Nissan Qashqai diesel - does it suffer DPF problems?

We are planning to change my wife’s Toyota Rav4 for a Nissan Qashqai, but the only automatic version has a 1.6 diesel engine. I think I recall that when Nissan introduced the 1.6 diesel on the old Qashqai...

Buying a used SUV - what do you recommend?

I am looking for a used (two year old) SUV, but can’t decide what to buy. I intend to keep the vehicle for four years, what do you suggest I buy?

Best hybrid for city driving?

Can you recommend a good hybrid car for use in and around towns and cities?

Advice/suggestions on reliable economical cars?

Retirement, along with other changes to my family and lifestyle, mean that I no longer need the carrying capacity - and neither do I cover the mileage - to justify my Vauxhall Zafira diesel. Time to downsize! I'm...

Buying a small car for £10k - what's best?

I have a budget of between £8000 - £10,000 to spend on a nice small car for my wife. What do you recommend I buy?

Buying a used SUV - which models offer the best road comfort?

I am looking to buy a used SUV/crossover. Four-wheel drive isn't essential, but preferred. It has to be petrol and I would prefer an automatic. Ideally it should be comfortable on long journeys and reliable....

Toyota Yaris Hyrbrid - what's the best wheel size?

I am thinking of buying a used (one year old, dealer owned) Toyota Yaris Hybrid. The T4 has 15-inch wheels, the Spirit has 16s, which should I get?

Which cheap small car?

I am looking to buy a new car with the following requirements: economical on fuel (running round Cornwall), reliable, small, and under £10k. What is best?

Which petrol crossover for town?

Which new automatic petrol crossover with good MPG? I do about 3000 miles a year, all town driving. Can spend up to about £30,000.

Is the Avensis any good?

I know you like the Ford Mondeo/Estate... but I can get hold of a Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-CAT T4 5dr Auto for a lot less plus I get a longer warranty. I do a lot of miles. Thoughts?