Is a used Skoda Fabia a good car?

I'm looking to buy a used Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI in SE L trim. The car is seven years old and has done 60,000 miles with two previous owners. It appears to have a full service history and is very clean and...

Can you recommend a dog-friendly small hatchback?

I currently have a Suzuki Swift. But as my car and dogs are getting older I need to replace it. What hatchback of a similar size would you recommend? It must have a low loading lip for my dogs to jump...

Can you suggest a replacement for my BMW 430i?

I currently drive a BMW 430i. I love the car but want to replace it with a performance hatchback with a good-sized boot and excellent road handling. As a minimum, it must cover 0-62mph in less than seven...

Which estate or equivalent should I buy?

I've just retired and plan to change my 69 plate Ford Kuga. The 1.5-litre petrol engine is too thirsty for my wallet. I've never owned an estate car, hence that is my current research topic. My wife loves...

Can you recommend a small SUV for towing?

I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer tent quite often in the summer months so it must...

Can you recommend a fun 'Jack of all trades' car?

My 2007 Renault Clio diesel has been a trooper that can handle almost anything but I now need something bigger to handle our dog and other adventures. I usually dislike SUVs in favour of estates due to...

Can you recommend any dual clutch small/medium crossovers?

For the last 25 years I have always had torque converter automatics as well as driving the odd CVT and I am now looking to change my car again. I have been somewhat surprised that although there are still...

Which petrol engine is good for motorway journeys?

I travel three times a week on the motorways for 150kms per day. Which of the following engines will be ideal when it comes to ride comfort on motorways? With Skoda and SEAT cars, I see the petrol engines...

What do you recommend as a Suzuki Swift replacement?

I have had my Suzuki Swift for 5 years now and it's been a brilliant little car. Cheap to run and, most importantly, reliable after a rather sad and expensive two years wasted on a Peugeot 308. However...

Is a hybrid car a good choice for towing?

I am thinking of changing my diesel Skoda Karoq for a hybrid petrol car - either a plug-in or self-charging. I am worried because I tow a caravan and most hybrid cars have small engines backed by an electric...