Which small reliable cars offer a good safety rating?

What other used models the same size as a Yaris, with a good safety rating are worth looking at? Or are they much of a muchness at this size car? We certainly don't want larger than Yaris size.

What caused a cloud of smoke from our brand new Vauxhall Corsa?

I bought a new Corsa SE 1.4 petrol auto which we collected last Friday. After about ten minutes we got on the M1 and after about five more minutes there was a big white cloud of smoke from the back. My...

Vauxahll Corsa engine failure - who's to blame?

A family member bought a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 petrol Ecotec last year (2012 - 62 plate). Despite my reminders, she has failed to service the vehicle (now owned for 14 months) and, low and behold, on Saturday...

Why was I sold a Vauxhall Corsa diesel which is now suffering serious DPF problems?

I purchased a brand new Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi on 07-09-2012. Since then it has been back in the garage five times due to DPF related problems. It has currently been in the garage for eight weeks waiting...

Is my Corsa's two-year service and MoT package worth the money?

12 months ago I bought a three-year-old Corsa from my local Evans Halshaw in Horsforth, Leeds. At the time there were promotional offers, and I opted for a two year service and MoT package for approximately...

Our used Corsa has turned out to be an ex-rental - could this be a problem?

We bought a year old Corsa from a Vauxhall dealer. My wife and I were in the showroom when I asked the salesman (a modern, very pushy one): “who was the first owner of this vehicle?” We accepted the answer,...

Getting a small lease car - which is best?

I'm looking to get a lease car. I'm interested in a medium size hatchback such as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Mini. What do you suggest I get?

Are Vauxhall Corsas prone to gearbox faults?

I'm having problems with the gear selector on my 2007 Vauxhall Corsa: it sticks in park and can take five minutes of wiggling to free it. Is this a common fault on this model?

Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa - which is best used?

I am looking to buy a used car for £5000-£6000. I have found two that I think are nice but I'm really struggling to decide between them. The first is a 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec, which has had one owner...

Would you recommend a Vauxhall Corsa as our son's first car?

My son has asked for a Group 1 insurance Corsa 1.0 such as a Life, Expression or Breeze. What are your views on these as a first car please? Our preference is a Fiat Panda. However I don't think my son...