Should I buy a high mile Megane?

Have seen a very tidy Renault Megance 1.5 dci for sale for £1750 ovno, the car comes with full years tax and mot. However it has 121,000 on the clock, is this a good price or should I walk away?

Buying a family car

I currently drive a 1.5 tech run Renault Megane. We're expecting our second child and need bigger boot and more spacious interior. I also have a bad back so was looking for something higher up. Budget...

What economical automatic for a familly?

We have the opportunity to get a lease car from work so we don't need to worry about tax and maintenance, etc. What is the most economical car that could cope with two adults and three 10-13 year olds...

Which medium hatchback is suitable for transporting a lawnmower?

I have occasional need to transport my lawnmower and am now seeking to replace my 10-year-old Golf Estate. What medium-sized hatchbacks are there with a flat load area, i.e. no lip, which would serve my...

Can you improve your fuel economy by changing your driving style?

I suppose it's fair to say that all the EU fuel efficiency tests are carried out in the way described on the car fuel data glossary at www.directgov.co.uk - a rolling road, simulated drag, no gradients...

Luxury or Sensibility?

I'm looking at buying a car with a budget of £12k. I want a bit of luxury and have looked at 5 year old Jag XJs, S Class Mercs, 7 series BMWs and Audi A8s. However I've also come across the Renault...

When do you change a timing belt?

When my wife booked her five-year-old Modus Dynamique DCI 88 E4 in for its annual service and MOT she was advised that the timing belt should be replaced. I was very surprised to be given this advise as...

Which small station wagon should I buy?

My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and annual trip to Germany. I thought of buying a supermini estate (Peugeot 207SW) but people tell me to avoid all Peugeots,...

Thanks for your advice regarding a failed crank position sensor in our Renault Clio.

Just a quick note to thank you for your advice. Having always burst into life at the first turn of the key, our 105,000-mile Renault Clio developed an intermittent starting problem. When this occurred,...

Is the Qashqai 1.6DCI suitable for 12,000 miles a year, and if not can you recommend a petrol alternative?

One of the cars you have suggested is the Qashqai 1.6DCI, which I understand has a good diesel engine. However, as I stated in my query, I only do 12,000 miles a year and I have read (only yesterday in...