Buying a new car. What options match my A Class 1.8 Diesel CVT

We wish to replace our 2009 Mercedes A Class 1.8 diesel CVT with a similar, non-Mercedes CVT about the same size and power. What cars are available? We are having problems establishing which cars have...

Buying a new used car car for my 20k a year commute

I drive 20k miles a year, on a good mix of motorway and urban routes. I commute in heavy traffic and need a car that meets lots of criteria: Comfortable (cruise control, heated seats / wing mirrors, good...

Nissan Note fuel capacity

I recently bought a 58 reg Nissan Note Tekna with 7100 miles on it. I would like to know the capacity of the fuel tank and also when the fuel indicator lamp comes on how much fuel(in litres) is left in...

Neglected facts/safety issue from main dealer purchase

On the 15/09/2011 I purchased a 57' Nissan X Trail (New Shape) from the main dealer, Cooperative Group, 200 miles from where I live. Before purchase I phoned the garage to make sure it had no towbar fitted...

Commutered sentences

For more than a decade, I have been commuting long distances to work, so have had a small diesel MPV, and also tow a caravan. Quite a cost-effective combination for 18,000 miles a year. But I have now...

SUV zero

My dilemma is new Audi Q3 or Nissan Qashqai with new 1.6 diesel engine? Please advise? What is current supply of either model as I would like to change my car before the winter and have refined the list...

Why is an auto more expensive to tax?

I purchased a Micra Acenta 1.2 automatic, which is four years old with 4,500 miles on the clock. It seems to be running perfectly after a few hundred miles. Does this car have a chain-cam drive? Why am...

Qashed hopes

Re: the new Renault 1.6 Diesel in the Nissan Qashqai. It's of great interest to me. I checked with Nissan and found that they are now taking orders, unfortunately they have no plans to introduce an auto...

Can you recommend a short wheelbase car with good ground clearance?

I currently drive a 2005 Toyota Avensis which I now find is too large. I am looking for a shorter wheelbase car which also stands higher off the ground because I need to be able to get in and out more...

Handing over the Mike

My elderly mother needs to replace her Nissan Micra variomatic as it is getting a bit long in the tooth. She needs a similar car, small but roomy enough for three in the back, automatic and with a good...