I want to downsize my car. Should I buy new or nearly-new?

I'm downsizing from a diesel Skoda Karoq as I no longer need a large car. I want a smaller car, preferably a crossover/SUV with a similar drive height. I manage around 3000 miles each year. I can afford...

Does the Skoda Scala have a higher ground clearance than most other cars?

I've just received my new Skoda Scala and the ground clearance looks high. It has 17-inch wheels, yet the distance between the tyre and wheel arch looks quite big. I feel as though the car is on stilts....

Can you suggest a reliable car to go off-road and carry around kayaking gear?

It’s time to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 but there are so many options! I still make a few regular short trips to the shops, allotment and tip — with a weekly 100 mile trip on A roads to see family....

Can you recommend a car like my Yaris, but with a higher seating position?

I have a 3-year-old Toyota Yaris Design Hybrid with 10,000 miles. In general terms, the car is perfect; economical, reliable, and comfortable to drive. Unfortunately, I'm waiting for a new hip and I don't...

Why does the Skoda Citigo make a clicking sound when I change gear?

I am thinking about buying a Skoda Citigo but I can hear a clicking noise when changing up through the gears, is this a sign of a gearbox problem? The garage says it is normal because the car has very...

What needs changing at the same time a cambelt is replaced?

My Skoda Superb is 5 years old with 37,500 miles. I'm told the cambelt should be changed at this age. What else should be done at the same time?

Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox?

I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed that the gearbox at the time was dreadful so we...

Can you recommend a small crossover for mostly local driving?

I've recently retired and want something smaller than my Mercedes C-Class. I'd like something similar in size to the original Toyota RAV4; a small, raised, 2WD or 4WD. But I do need comfort, in particular...

How do we update our factory-fitted Amundsen sat-nav?

How do I update the factory-fitted Amundsen sat-nav in my 2014 Skoda Rapid? We bought the car directly from the original owner in July 2015 (with just 4000 miles on the clock). There should have been an...

Should I buy a four-wheel-drive car for snow or will winter tyres do the job?

I want to buy a car to drive down to the Alps for the winter ski season. I'm thinking that an AWD or 4WD would be best, or will an ordinary car fitted with winter tyres be as good? I do appreciate that...