Why are car prices going up?

A few weeks ago, whilst enquiring at my local Mazda dealer about a CX-5, I was informed that there would be a £200 price increase in 2014 and also a newly introduced £200 supplement for "Stone" leather...

Should I buy the current KIA Sorento or wait for the new model?

I have a 2008 KIA Sorento XS with 47,000 on the clock. I am looking to change, but have found that KIA cannot provide me with a new KX2 demonstrator to test drive. I am also somewhat wary of buying a Sorento...

Mazda CX-5 - petrol or diesel?

I'm considering buying a Mazda CX-5, which I’ll drive for 8000 miles per year. You say the diesels should not be subjected to short runs if at all possible, but what is a short run? My pattern of motoring...

Can you recommend a large estate car or MPV which offers good rear seat leg room?

Unfortunately I will need to change my current car, a 2009 Toyota Avensis estate, due to lack of rear seat leg room for our two 6-foot teenagers. I am interested in a larger estate car such as an Audi...

What's the best SUV for £30k?

I need to replace my 2008 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion with something bigger to carry my grandchildren and the occasional set of golf clubs. I am considering the Volkswagen Tiguan, Mazda CX-5, Suzuki SX4...

Mazda CX-5 - 2WD or AWD?

We are looking to replace our family car with a compact SUV for school runs and holidays. We like the space and efficiency of the Mazda CX-5, and the Sport Nav 2.2d model seems to be well equipped; however,...

Recommend a reliable vehicle to tow a 1433kg caravan?

I would appreciate any comments from you about suitable reliable vehicles, apart from the Honda CR-V diesel, up to about £30,000 that could tow a 1433kg caravan.

Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix30?

I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix30 and would welcome your advice, based on reliability records. Even the Ford Kuga is a possibility, but I am limited on garage...

Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix35?

I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 and would welcome your advice, drawing, perhaps, on knowledge you have of safety and reliability records. Even the Ford Kuga...

Which diesel is best for short journeys?

I'm looking at buying/leasing a new crossover. I play drums in a band so a small car is not an option. I work from home four days a week and drive a short urban journey once a week. Overall I cover 80...