What used diesel model should I buy for a 100-mile commute?

I am moving to a new location, which means my commute will now be 50 miles each way, so I'm looking for a used car to cover this high mileage (mostly motorway). Although they are out of favour now, diesel...

What small, secondhand cars should I look at with a budget of £5000?

My son has a budget of £5000 and needs to replace his ageing Toyota Aygo. Reliability, economy and costs to run/maintain are priorities. Should we look at cars with long warranties? Annual mileage is 5000,...

Are used sport variants of cars likely to have been thrashed by previous owners?

Should I beware of a used Toyota Yaris Sport model in case it's been thrashed or is unsuitable for my needs as an elderly driver? Thanks for your help.

Are hybrids eligible for Government grants?

What are the best small hybrids? Are hybrids subject to Government grants?

Do any other carmakers use Toyota engines?

Is there another carmaker that uses Toyota's engines (apart from Lexus)? I'm looking to buy a used (2012 or later) Auris for the Mrs but they are very pricey. I want Toyota reliability on a budget. Is...

I bought a new car remotely and it was driven erratically on the way to my house. Where do I stand?

I completed the purchase of a new Toyota RAV4 solely by telephone calls. The Toyota Dealer is based in Liverpool and I live in Essex. I made an extra payment for the vehicle to be transported to my home...

We want a small car for less than £2000. What advice would you give to a clueless buyer?

We need a second car for local trips (the school run, popping to the shops etc - no long motorway journeys). I don't want to spend more than £2000 and I've narrowed it down to three (I think), all with...

Can you recommend a hybrid estate that'll be suitable for dogs and towing?

I'm looking to replace my Mistubishi Outlander PHEV. I need an estate car with hybrid/plug-in, large boot (I've got dogs) and, ideally, occasional 4WD. I do sometimes use the car to pull a caravan, and...

Our car battery went flat because we only do short journeys. Are all cars like this?

Yesterday our Toyota C-HR would not start because the auxiliary battery was completely discharged. The breakdown service started the car and I took it on a 30-minute journey to recharge the aux battery....

Can you suggest a good first car?

Is a Renault Twingo good for a first car?