Need a seven-seater with good towing ability

I am looking to buy a seven-seat people carrier for four adults and two young babies. It would also need to be able to tow a caravan that will be big enough to accommodate the same amount of people. What...

How much is the first year VED?

I have paid a deposit on a pre-reg Kia Rio. The dealer has stated that I must pay £30 road tax, yet sources say that for the first year tax is Zero. The car is a 16 plate (registered in march 2016) and...

Replacement for Toyota Yaris automatic

I bought a Toyota Yaris Automatic (1999 model) 10 years ago. Since then the car has covered 120,000 miles, with no problems. I would like to change the car soon. Is the more recent Yaris as good for reliability...

KIA Carens making a squeaking noise - what is it?

My 2014 KIA Carens has covered 16,000 miles and started emitting a squeaking noise from the underside rear whenever the engine is worked hard. This happens perhaps every 800-1000 miles. It continues for...

Need a comfortable car with high seats for £15k

I am a pensioner. I drive 7000 miles a year, which is mostly short trips, with occasional long motorway trips. I want a comfortable car with high seats in leather with a sunroof. It must be compact and...

Buying a nearly new car - what do you recommend?

I am looking to replace me 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI in the next year or so. I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement that meets the following brief: -quiet and comfortable for me (6'3") on...

Kia Venga bonnet opening by itself

A few months back I went to my dealer as the bonnet had "popped" open on my Kia Venga. The dealer checked and found nothing wrong. It has happened again, although the safety catch prevented it opening...

Need a car with a high seating position

I have £15,000 to buy a car. It must have a high seating position (I am just over five feet tall, be reliable and feature an automatic gearbox. What do you recommend? I do 5000 miles a year.

Starting a new job with a 60 mile commute - should I buy a diesel?

I'm starting a new job soon, which will involve a daily 60 mile motorway commute. Should I change my petrol Fiat Punto for a diesel? If yes, what would you recommend around £10-12k?

Buying a new SUV - petrol or diesel?

We want to buy a new seven-seater SUV. Our shortlist is: Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Kia Sorento. We are a bit worred about the emissions scandals. Should we opt for petrol or diesel?...