What spacious automatic should I get to replace my X5?

I am having electrical issues with my BMW X5 so I'm Looking to change. I need a large, family friendly, easy to get in-and-out of car/4x4 with a smooth automatic gearbox. I only do 5k miles a year and...

Which family-sized and reliable car would you recommend for under £5000?

I have a requirement for a larger, more reliable car that will last around five to seven years. I currently do around 9000 miles a year, with a fairly balanced mix of motorway and urban. Please could you...

The turbo has failed on my car - and despite being replaced it won't go above 60mph?

A couple of weeks ago my Mazda 3 1.6 diesel died on the motorway. It was towed to a local independent garage, where £800 later the turbo was replaced, the DPF was filled with fluid and regenerated and...

What automatic petrol car would you suggest for a 70 mile commute?

I would welcome your advice on what nearly new cars to consider buying. My company is moving and I will have to drive 70 miles to and from work with short journeys the rest of the week. My budget is up...

I do 30,000 miles a year - what SUV do you suggest that's economical?

I’m looking for an SUV to use mainly for work. I do about 30,000 miles a year with two trips per week over 200 miles but a 20 mile commute to Cambridge once to twice a week. What would you recommend for...

What is a pensioners racing car?

My wife and I - both pensioners - are car enthusiasts. We recently bought a Kia Sorento KX3 automatic for towing the caravan and now would like a car for local journeys. We want either a car very good...

What fun convertibles are good for under £10k?

I came to the world of driving in my late 30s and while learning I bought a Daihatsu Copen. I'd like another convertible - are there any other relatively recent convertibles for under £10k that will give...

We want a petrol seven-seater - what do you suggest?

I need a seven seat car but don't do long distance regularly. Most journeys are short such as school, work, shopping. The majority of options are diesel though. We really like the Peugeot 5008 and currently...

My car has to be parked under my neighbour's tree - can you suggest a car cover to protect it?

My new Mazda 2 has to be parked on my drive, overshadowed by my next-door-neighbour's silver birch tree. I'm thinking of buying a protective cover for the car. Can you offer some advice on which cover...

My car is serviced by friend rather than a dealer - does this make a difference to the warranty?

My Mazda 6 turbo has failed. My local dealer says that Mazda is aware of this problem and will offer a goodwill gesture of £1000 towards the cost of a new turbo. Problem is that my car is serviced by a...