DACIA looks very economical - any downside and risk?

DACIA looks very economical, even go for the Laureate because of wanting a Air Conditioning. Worry about the saying that if it looks too much like a good deal, it probably isn't. What would you recommend?

Buying a new car for a young professional - what would you recommend?

Hi Honest John, I recently started a graduate level job after leaving university and I am looking to get a new (or used but within the last 5 years if possible) car to upgrade from my current Y-reg Vauxhall...

Choosing a replacement hatchback

I live in deepest, darkest Wales and need to replace my diesel Volkswagen Golf. It will not pass the next MoT and I'm looking for a used (or possibly new) hatchback within a budget of £12,000. I drive...

Buying my first car

What's the best first five door car to buy? I want one that doesn't look too old or unattractive, but isn't extremely expensive to run.

What should I buy as a first car?

I asked earlier what would be a good attractive first car to buy and you guys recommended a Dacia Sandero Ambiance. I spoke to a friend who said the Dacia is for old people, can you recommend any more...

Which reliable car do you recommend for a school run and the occasional 300-mile round trip?

I need to buy a car for my wife and daughter to commute eight miles each way, via rural roads, to school each day. Occasionally we will drive from our farm to Edinburgh and back again, which is a 300-mile...

Buying a new diesel hatchback - which one?

We are looking for a fice-door hatchback, diesel, manual, and not a city car. It needs low emissions, low tax bracket and good road holding and should cost below£14,000. It will be for use on steep winding...

Which diesel MPV do you recommend for use in Spain?

We have a second home in Spain and are considering buying a Spanish car. Secondhand prices are remarkably high. We like the van-based vehicles such as the Kangoo, and are considering a Dacia Dokker with...

Does the petrol-engined Dacia Sandero have a chain-cam engine?

I am trying to get information about chain cam engines in relation to the petrol-engined versions of the Dacia Sandero. In today's Telegraph you mention chain cam in relation to the Duster, but how does...

Which comfortable, economical car do you recommend?

I drive about 12,000 – 15,000 miles per annum, minimum journeys 15-20 miles. My new car would need to be very economical and in VED Bands A, B or C, with air con and good rear carrying capacity, petrol...