Noise all-wheel drive after tyre change?

I've just fitted new tyres to the front axle on my 2005 Sornento. Since noticed a whining whirling noise on over run and on hill climbing, not tyre noise. Should I change the rears to match? I've read...

Which small eco car?

We are looking at changing from our disappointingly uneconomical Civic 2.2, which averages 38.4 MPG. We are thinking about one of the “Eco” super minis on the market, namely the: Toyota Yaris Hybrid Kia...

Second-hand auto diesel hatchback suitable for towing

I wish to replace my ageing Xantia HDI. Having a degree of back trouble I need decent ride quality, though I realise it won't be as good as the Citroen. I tried an Hyundai ix35 and a Mercedes B200,...

Which small car should I buy as a reliable runaround?

My lovely 1994 Nissan 200SX with 99,445 miles, which I have found reliable, solid, comfortable and secure, evidently needs about £1000 of work - mostly welding - if it is to pass its MoT. Even then it...

Buying a car off the web

I bought a Citroen C3 Picasso Exclusive 1.4 Petrol 59 reg, which your review tempted me to buy. It has 20,000 trouble free miles on the clock and has been very good. I am now thinking of trading it in...

Which comfortable, petrol-engined manual car to replace our Rover 75?

We are about to dispose of our treasured Rover 75 and downsize. We're thinking of replacing it with a Vauxhall Astra or similar. As we are in our 70s comfort as well as economy is important and we would...

Which SUV to replace our 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?

I am looking to replace a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4-Motion, which has a towbar and has been a delight to drive. The whole of our grown-up family enjoys its roominess and adaptability. Its only drawback...

My Skoda Yeti can slip out of gear when reversing - has this been improved on the new Yeti?

I have a Motability Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI with the DSG automatic gearbox. I love the car but have found the gearbox unsatisfactory in that it can slip out of gear when reversing slowly (uphill, usually) and...

Which car to replace my Ford Mondeo?

Any suggestions as to what I should replace my 4-year-old Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 5-door auto with? Since acquiring it in 2009 it has completed 50,000 miles and has given excellent service (apart from...

Which small car to replace my Peugeot 106?

I have a Peugeot 106 that I absolutely love but it has now done 130,000 miles (diesel). I travel across Essex, Kent and Sussex. I’m not sure what to buy next. If they still made the 106 I would go for...