I bought a car for less that £40,000 but this year's tax is £465. Can that be right?

Last September I bought a new Honda CR-V Hybrid at full price - which was less than £40,000. I've now received a reminder for this year's car tax stating the amount of £465. Can this be correct? Do other...

I need a large car for long trips but hear diesel isn't a smart idea anymore. Can you advise?

I need a new car: large with big boot and good fuel economy for a long commute. Should I get a diesel, petrol, hybrid etc? I would go diesel but I hear people say they are phasing this out. I need a high...

Should I go for petrol, hybrid or electric?

O recently retired and I'm wanting an SUV for easier access. I do mostly short journeys, sometimes with two grandchildren. 8000-9000 miles annually anticipated. I have a static caravan that we travel to...

I need a car with a high seating position and large boot. What should I consider?

I'm looking for a two or three year old lowish mileage car with boot space equivalent to or greater than my Focus estate. I'm considering a Mondeo estate or possibly something more exciting like an Audi...

My insurer's approved repairer isn't Honda-approved. Will letting them fix my Honda invalidate my warranty?

A couple of days ago my parked Honda CR-V was struck by a Morrisons delivery van. Damage to the vehicle includes bodywork repair for dents and scrapes, and possibly replacement parts. My insurance company...

Can you recommend a product to prevent catalytic converter theft?

I recently had the catalytic converter stolen off of my Honda CR-V. I've looked for an anti-theft locking device to put on the replacement system but can only find devices suited for vans or Toyotas. Any...

Which hybrid is better, the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4?

I want to buy a hybrid SUV and have whittled the choices down to a Honda CR-V hybrid or Toyota RAV4. Honda is new to hybrid technology while Toyota has been making hybrid vehicles since 1995, so it's more...

Can you suggest a quality family car with a decent amount of space?

We currently drive an Audi A1 and love it, but with the arrival of a new baby we're finding it too small. We're looking for an upgrade but find that the Q-series of Audis have small boots, and only when...

Can you explain whether a PHEV or a self-charging hybrid would be better suited to my driving?

I'm looking at changing my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid or a self-charging hybrid. Could you explain the difference between the two systems and whether one is better than the other? I'm looking at a...

Can you suggest an automatic that would suit me for under £4000?

I recently suffered a back injury leaving me with some discomfort and a weak left leg. I'm looking for an auto, up to 2.0-litre, 3 or 5 door hatch to suit my 6'4" frame. I have up to about £4000, giving...