Vauxhall Meriva or the Ford B Max?

I’m looking to buy a small car, but can’t choose between the Ford B-Max or the Vauxhall Meriva. What is your view? My priorities are safety, economy, reliability and heated seats.

Which MPV should I buy?

We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has an automatic gearbox, high driving position and a...

Intermittent electric fault on Vauxhall Corsa

We’ve got an intermittent electric fault on our 2008 Vauxhall Corsa. The problem is sporadic, but results in the failure of the dashboard and lights. I’ve had a diagnostic test carried out, but it didn’t...

Injectors blown on 2008 Fiat 500 - what can I do?

My 2008 Fiat 500 1.3 diesel blew it's injectors recently while travelling along a country lane. Fiat have said it’s out of warranty and won’t give me anything towards getting it repaired. I spent my life...

What's the best small family car for £10,000?

My wife is looking to purchase a small family car and has a budget of around £10,000. So far, we have test driven the Vauxhall Corsa 1.4, Hyundai i20 and Kia Rio. We need a vehicle that will be relatively...

Recommend a small MPV for a shorter driver with good economy?

My wife and I are both age 74. I have a terminal illness which means I may not be able to drive again. The likelihood is that I will dispose of my 2006 Ford C-Max and we will replace my wife's 2004 Ford...

Recommend a small, economical runabout?

Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance, around 12-18 months old from Motorpoint in...

Estating the obvious

Could you suggest a suitable car for my daughter and her husband? They have a three-year old son with another due any minute. Their annual mileage is about 11,000 miles, mainly short journeys with 400...

Buying a Vauxhall Insignia without warranty - how much discount should I ask for?

I have agreed a price with a private seller for a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, but it now transpires that the manufacturer’s warranty has been invalidated as the first service has not been completed on time,...

Will the brakes and steering still work, without the engine running?

Can you tell me if the brakes and steering will work without the engine running on a Vauxhall Zafira? My car has run out of petrol and my friend has suggested free-wheeling it down a hill to the local...