How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars?

My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per year, mainly short local trips plus three trips...

Does the 2008 Volvo XC70 have a dual-mass flywheel?

I know most diesel cars have a dual-mass flywheel but cannot find confirmation on a car I am Intending to buy, which is a 2008 Volvo XC70. Do you know if it does?

Can you recommend an electric car with a high seating position?

I own a Renault Zoe but would like to change to a car with a higher driving position. My wife has an Isuzu D-Max which is perfect for me. Does such a combination exist?

We live in an area that often floods - what car do you recommend?

We live in a deeply rural area that often suffers from flooding. While we don't really need a 4X4 we would like a car that we have some confidence can get through some surface water up to perhaps 12 inches....

Is it worth having my Volvo Polestar optimised?

I have a Volvo V60 T4 and I am considering having it Polestar optimised. It’s quite expensive for what appears simply to be a remapping of the ECU i.e. half an hour with a laptop. I don’t know anyone who...

Can you recommend a fun 'Jack of all trades' car?

My 2007 Renault Clio diesel has been a trooper that can handle almost anything but I now need something bigger to handle our dog and other adventures. I usually dislike SUVs in favour of estates due to...

Can you recommend an Audi A6 Allroad replacement?

My second Audi A6 Allroad has just passed 100,000 miles and although I am not considering changing it yet (my first one did over 200,000 miles), I have to consider what to buy now that Audi have stopped...

Should I sell my diesel car?

Should I consider selling my diesel Volvo XC60 soon as diesel is getting to be a dirty word?

Can you recommend a compact SUV with a comfortable driving seat?

I'm looking for a new compact SUV with a very comfortable and supportive driver's seat - preferably leather or equivalent. My budget is £30,000 for a new car (not second hand). I currently drive a Skoda...

Volvo XC40 burnt out clutch and damaged flywheel - can the dealer make me pay?

I have a Volvo XC40 manual which is eight months old and has done 5,600 miles. I had a problem changing gear and a slight burning smell which went away and towards the end of my journey of 10 miles the...