Transferring a number plate

We intend buying a new car in the Autumn (Toyota Auris Hybrid T Spirit). Our son-in-law would like to buy our present car; a Citroen C5 Exclusive 2.2 diesel automatic with leather interior. We bought...

Toyota RAV4 gearbox problem

I have a 56-plate Toyota RAV4 diesel that has covered 43,000 miles. I have noticed particularly first thing in the morning that there is a problem changing gear; firstly if it is cold the gear lever is...

Diesel or Petrol

I would like to buy a premium small family car and had decided on a 118D until I read the letter "Recharge of the light brigade " in the Telegraph. My usage would typically be short school runs, occasional...

Which new low insurance group/ 4x4 car?

Looking for two vehicles, one small and in the lowest insurance category, to add 18-year-old provisional driver. I also need to replace Honda CR-V executive at end of year with a 4x4. I'm not badge conscious...

Are parts for an Aygo diesel expensive?

I have about £5000 to spend on a new car. I was originally looking at a Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel, but have recently become interested in the Toyota Aygo 1.4 Diesel. However, someone recently suggested to...

Buying a fuel efficient family car

What are the best, extra urban mpg, used family cars?

Thanks for recommending a Mazda 2 for my wife.

Thanks to your suggestion, my wife bought a new Mazda 2 last November, which is the best small car either of us has ever driven, and she was a Yaris convert until then. I totally agree with you that not...

Advice on next car to buy...

Quick advice required please: I am going to buy a car ASAP & have the following in mind: 2006/VW Jetta 1.9 TDI SE DSG (105K) 2005/Ford Mondeo ST TDCI (145K) 2005/VW Passat 2.0 TDI SE (80K) 2004/ Volvo...

Ford Focus TDCi or Toyota Prius?

I am jumping on the green(er) bandwagon and considering these cars: A Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec on a 10 plate £11k with approx 13k on the clock from Dagenham Motors. A Toyota Prius T-Spirit on a 06 or 07-plate,...

A new car for our retirement

My wife and I are both near retirement and we also want to retire our trusty, but now rusty, 10-year-old Merc 'C' Class saloon - as we find it's getting harder to get into easily! I like the look of...