Which quality 7-seat vehicle with prestige would you recommend?

I consider myself a car connoisseur but have hit a brick wall. My wife and I decided to buy one family car with plenty of space, additional seats, some prestige and decent running cost. A Mercedes-Benz...

Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket?

I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group, low VED and good mpg. I do mostly rural driving, occasional...

Would you recommend the Lexus RX400h as a particularly soft ride?

As a result of a domestic accident, my wife seriously feels pain every time I drive over a matchstick so I need a very, very soft ride for her. I have been offered a 2005 Lexus RX 400h SE CVT with 45,000...

Can you recommend a fun convertible for commuting and weekend drives?

We are a family with two family cars. We are looking to replace the second car, an ageing Vauxhall Vectra, with something more fun. This would primarily be for my short daily commute and for weekends when...

Lexus deals on Drivethedeal

I recently saw that "Drivethedeal" are offering large savings on the Lexus IS220 SE. As these prices are less than say a Mondeo diesel or a Mazda 3 or 6 diesel, the offer seems quite appealing. Can you...

Why does my Lexus IS 220d hesitate when accelerating?

I drive a 2007 Lexus IS 220d which has covered 17,655 miles. It seems hesitant when I first drive off in first gear, and then the power comes in which makes for a jerky drive. This happens in the other...

Do all cruise controls work like the system in my 2007 Lexus IS250?

I thought you might like to comment on the way the 2007 Lexus IS250 cruise control operates when resuming from a speed below that saved in the system. Rather than accelerating steadily (cruising?) back...

Which tyres for my 2007 Lexus GS300?

I need to replace the two front tyres on my 2007 Lexus GS300. The car has only done 19,000 miles so I am going to get the tracking checked first. Once this has been checked, and realigned if necessary,...

Grand tourist

My wife and I are after a good car for long journeys, including touring Europe; something that we could drive 400 – 500 miles per day and still enjoy a nice meal out in a good hotel in the evening, rather...

Silent partner

This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was wondering if this is normal as I want to reject the...