Buying a new SUV - petrol or hybrid?

I am looking for a new car. I do 4000 miles a year and want an SUV that's comfortable with an automatic gearbox. So far I have narrowed my choices to the petrol Suzuki Vitara, Kia Niro hybrid and Toyota...

What should I look out for when buying a Fiesta?

I have a Seat Ibiza FR which I'm disappointing with and looking to change due to its unreliability. I am looking at the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 125 manual with perhaps titanium spec. Is there anything to...

Best warm hatch for under £5k?

I am 18 and have just started on an apprenticeship course. I currently have a 2001 Renault Clio 1.2 petrol and am looking to upgrade. Ideally I'd like something that's relatively powerful and can sit on...

What's the best diesel for low mileage?

Having retired, I no longer do the miles I used to to justify a diesel. I'm probably down to 10,000, with a 70 mile round trip on motorways twice a month. Technically, I'm into petrol territory now,...

Why has my Suzuki Swift's oil warning light come on?

My 2014 Suzuki Swift has started to concern me as the amber oil warning light has started to come on. I have asked the main dealer for advice and they tell me that it is a service indicator as well as...

Suzuki Swift - cam belt or chain?

Does the 2013 Suzuki swift 1.2 petrol have a cam belt or chain? And how often does it need changing?

Baleno speedo - is there a problem with reading when it's bright?

I had a test drive in a Suzuki Baleno this morning, which I loved, but noticed that under certain light levels (it was bright) the speed indents for 30, 50 and 70 became invisible. Given the sheer number...

Are there any disadvantages or limitations to fitting extra load tyres instead of standard load?

I would like to replace my factory fit summer tyres with Michelin CrossClimate. However the factory fit tyres are standard load 94 rating, whereas in the equivalent size the CrossClimate tyres are extra...

Which tyres for a Suzuki Swift SZ4?

Greetings. My wife has a Suzuki Swift SZ4 which is fitted with with Continental radials- 185/55R 16. These all have the usual Continental problem on this model car, of cracked walls. What alternate manufacturer/s...

Which small hatchback is best?

I am thinking of changing my Hyundai ix20 Style for a Mazda 2 Sport Nav (either 90PS or 115PS). I would like better responsiveness and more comfortable front seats than is provided by the ix20. Before...