Economical car for £10,000 budget?

I need an extremely economical and reliable car to last three years whilst I go to university. I have £10,000 to spend. I’ve got about 100 miles a day of motorway mileage most days to commute to uni. I’ve...

Can I upgrade my Euro 5 car to Euro 6 to meet ULEZ standards?

I've just bought a 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.6L TDI CR which is considered Euro 5. However, on a recent MoT, it came out with 'Emissions too clean'. I'm wondering whether A) it's possible to have the car individually...

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI - do I need to change the water pump at the same time as the timing belt?

Could you please tell me if a 2016 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI needs to have the water pump changed at the same time as the timing belt?

What's the best petrol family car for under £13,000?

I have a budget of some £13,000 to buy a replacement car (no trade-in). I need to have better than 450 litres of boot space, front & rear parking sensors and a camera. I want a manual petrol car that will...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel car for my 35-mile commute?

I'm looking at getting a used estate for around £15-18k budget. I'll need it three days a week to go between Bristol and Cardiff and would drive through/around Cardiff City Centre. I'll also do some...

Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute?

My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until he gets himself sorted out. He currently has a very...

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...

Can you recommend a car for a growing family in London?

We're trying to decide on potential used cars, budget is up to £7000 (cash), for 2 adults and, at present one infant (may well be 2 within 12 months!) plus a cocker spaniel. We live in fairly central London,...

What used Skoda Octavia should I buy?

In the new year, I'm going to buy a Skoda Octavia. I have a budget of around £7500 and will be looking for the cheapest running costs. Can you advise what model/price I'm likely to find, please? Thank...

What's the best family car under £8000?

What's the best family car up to £8000 and under 100,000 miles?