Is the SEAT Ibiza ST Sport a good replacement for my Altea?

I am recently retired and now only doing short journeys around town with the occasional long motorway trip. I am following your advice by changing from diesel to petrol. I am trading in my SEAT Altea 1.9TDI...

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...

Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun?

I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot well, about three times in all, and I have just...

Is the SEAT Ibiza ST a good replacement for my 2008 Honda Civic?

I currently own a 2008 Honda Civic 2.2i CTDi with 25,000 miles on the clock. I love the drive, but find the rear window spoiler and lack of a wiper frustrating, especially when it is wet and frosty. A...

Why does my SEAT Altea diesel need servicing every 10,000 miles?

I have a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel coming up to 40,000 miles in three and half years. I have always taken it to the main service agent for servicing, but I am not really happy with their service so intend...

Seat Ibiza sale

Please can you give me some advice how to sell a black 2005 05 reg, 3dr seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport. I looked in Glass's guide and got an idea of prices trade and retail. I took car to 2 garages and was offered...

I'd like a Volkswagen Golf but should I consider a Polo?

I have read that the new Volkswagen Polo is not a lot smaller than the Golf, but a fair bit cheaper. I was considering a Golf, but this buyer's guide recommends that I take a look at the Polo as well....

Can the Mitsubishi ASX's stop-start system be switched off?

I read your report on the Mitsubishi ASX. Can the stop-start system be switched off? I think it would be very frustrating in a stop and start situation, on a motorway for example.

Which family car features three rows of seats and has enough boot space for a dog?

We are a family of five with three children aged seven, six and four. We are also about to add a medium-sized dog into our family. We currently drive a 2002 Skoda Octavia Estate (1.8 turbo 4x4) which has...

Volkswagen Polo or SEAT Ibiza?

I have owned a Volkswagen Polo 1.9TDI sport on a 52 plate from new. I am now thinking of replacing it - my only criticism of the car is its hard suspension. The two cars in my sights are the Volkswagen...