My 25-year-old son wants a Golf TD GTi - what else could he consider?

My son, aged 25, is interested in buying a secondhand Golf TD GTi. His budget is about £14,000. Can you suggest any alternatives that would give him the same level of reliability and street cred?

Elasting band

I'd appreciate your advice on the markedly different lengths of life of cam-belts quoted by various manufacturers. Ford seem to suggest that those fitted to the petrol Fiesta and Focus models should last...

Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with?

My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking to sell one and buy a replacement, a slightly larger...

Can you recommend a car with 4-5 seats and plenty of space for use as a laundry delivery vehicle?

I'm setting up an ironing service and want a vehicle that is economical to run and reliable. I will be picking up baskets and delivering ironed laundry. Ideally the vehicle should have space to allow me...

Which small diesel should I buy for my wife?

I am thinking of buying my wife a small diesel and was wondering which would be the best car?

We're thinking of buying a Volkswagen Golf or SEAT Leon automatic - are the DSG automatics any good?

We want an automatic, economical diesel. The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 105bhp and the similar new SEAT Leon are of interest, because the i30 Hyundai do not have the essential cruise control. What comments do...

Can you recommend a car with better economy and lower tax than our Renault Laguna 150dCi?

We have a Renault Laguna 150dCi as we currently do some long journeys in Europe. This will cease soon and we want something else with lower tax, better economy, lower insurance, and suitable for normal...

Clever Tever

Bearing in mind recent discussion on the Teves Mk 60 ABS system, I have a two-year-old Altea XL 2.0 DSG with which I am very happy and had intended to make it the last car I own. I do about 6,000 miles...

What is the best used diesel car for under £8000?

I'm looking at buying a used car that will ideally be economical, fun to drive and (hopfully) last 5-6 years. In your opinion, what is the best diesel car to buy for under £8000 with less than 30,000 on...

Which medium-sized car would you recommend for a 70-mile daily commute including motorways?

I'm looking at buying a medium-sized car either new or a couple of years old. I travel 70 miles per day (half on motorway). I'm currently driving an Audi A4 1.9TDI, so I want something that can accelerate...