Which used SUV is best for rural driving?

I'm very nervous about buying a car as I've been stung a few times. I have moved to a rural area with lots of narrow lanes and deep gullies at the sides. I want to trade in my 2010 Saab convertible (as...

Is it foolish to buy a petrol car if I live in London?

I'm considering buying a secondhand Fiat 500X. I don't want to spend more than £8,500, however, I'm not sure if it's foolish to buy a petrol over, say, a second hand Toyota Yaris hybrid. I like the interior/exterior...

Why is hybrid and electric car insurance so expensive?

I have just traded-in my 2015 Suzuki Vitara for a new Vitara hybrid model from a dealership I have dealt with for years. When arranging the insurance, I was surprised to learn that my annual premium would...

What's the best petrol SUV?

I'm looking for a largish 4x4 to do approx 6000 miles a year, mostly short trips. I have a budget of £13,000.

What's the best crossover for a family of five?

I have three teenage children and have driven people carriers since the youngest was born twelve years ago. Now it’s time for a change. I love the smaller SUVs and have narrowed my search down to the Skoda...

Can you recommend a stylish small SUV?

I would like to buy a small SUV that is economical, looks good and has a stylish interior. My budget is £13,500. What would you recommend? I looked at a Nissan Juke which has a stylish interior but felt...

Why are Suzukis with auto gearboxes so popular?

We are considering buying a Suzuki Vitara automatic. We are told by our local dealer that Suzuki are currently not manufacturing automatic cars, so they are selling like hot cakes and are very difficult...

Can you recommend a reliable car for £5000?

My friend has up to £5000 for a car. She does a 30 mile round trip three times a week and doesn't want something too slow. She needs something reliable that won't have big repair bills. Options are MINI...

Is the Volkswagen Polo a good first car?

I'm 17 years old and am looking for a car to buy once I've passed my driving test. I have researched a bit and found that all-in-all, a Volkswagen Polo from around 2010 may be the perfect car for me. However,...

Why does my air con make a grinding noise when I first turn it on?

I own a 2019 Suzuki Baleno. If the car has been sitting for a couple of days, the air con makes a grinding sound when it's first turned on. From then on, the air con just makes the usual click sound on...