Can you recommend cars of a larger size than the KIA Venga or Nissan Note?

Thank you for your suggestions of KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20, Nissan Note, Toyota Verso S and Honda Jazz. Can you suggest any bigger cars with good access?

Where can I get a good price for my friend's Mercedes-Benz SLK?

My neighbour (now in Dubai) has asked me to dispose of her 1997 Mercedes-Benz 2-litre SLK manual car which has sat unused on her car space for 15 months. I have the key, paperwork and her letter giving...

Should I offer £8,000 for this 2009 Chrysler Sebring convertible?

I've been offered a 2009/09 Chrysler Sebring convertible 2.0 diesel manual, one owner, in metallic black with 16,000 miles, service history and replacement alloys under warranty, for £11,000. Optional...

Why do motorway service areas encourage customers to leave so quickly?

I met with a colleague at Cambridge Services (A14) today, enjoying a leisurely chat over coffee, purchased from the onsite facilities. After a while we decided to extend our discussion over a bite of lunch,...

Why did my insurance premium increase when I removed my wife from the policy?

I have just spoken to two insurers concerning my motor renewal premium. As I own two cars and my wife never drives the car I am about to renew, it seemed to me that it would be worthwhile limiting driving...

Where can I buy a Volkswagen Golf VI for a good price?

I have run my Volkswagen Golf Mark III 1.4 into the ground and am looking to replace it with a Golf mark VI. What model should I go for and where could I get a good deal on the internet for a new model?

Why do drivers want 'sport' suspension and large wheels?

Our other car is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C220CDI Estate Auto (CO2 emissions 154 g/km). It is brilliant. For the test drive, Mercedes-Benz produced a car with sport suspension and 19-inch wheels. I found that...

Why couldn't Mercedes-Benz supply a spare winter tyre for my friend's E-Class in March?

A German friend was in England in March in his E-Class fitted with Continental winter tyres. He had a puncture, which damaged the tyre beyond repair and drove to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer on the...

Why can't my wife's Mercedes-Benz A160 compete with my Audi A4 for fuel economy?

My wife and I drive between West Cornwall and Ealing, 570 miles return with all but 10 miles on motorways and dual carriageways, cruising at an indicated 75 mph in an Audi A4 3.0 litre diesel Quattro Tiptronic,...

Why don't tyre manufacturers make one all-purpose tyre?

Is it too much to ask the tyre companies to make a tyre that is perfect for winter and summer driving? The tyres for my BMW cost over £200 each. That's a fortune and I expect better technology than having...

Why are modern cars so complex and costly to run?

I am becoming increasingly alarmed at upgrading our cars to more recent models. My wife and I operate three petrol cars: a 1996 Ford Mondeo V6, a 2008 (original shape) Ford Ka and a 1971 MG Midget 1275cc....

What can I replace my Peugeot Partner with for £25,000 new?

I need to replace my Peugeot Partner with an automatic diesel with a similar load capacity. What is available new up to £25,000?

Am I breaking the law by selling my car outside my house with a 'For Sale' sign in the window?

Recently I had my old car for sale outside my house with a "For Sale" sign in the window. To my astonishment I was visited by a local authority officer who presented me with a notice telling me that I...

Is the Perodua Myvi a good replacement for the Toyota Yaris Verso?

JS of Belgium wrote that her greatest car joy was when she owned a Toyota Yaris Verso and bemoaned the fact that they were no longer in production. She may do worse than add the Perodua Myvi to her list...

First Car for 31 year old

My son has at 31 just taken and passed his driving test and is proceeding to take Pass Plus. He needs to buy a car for use in city centre (Birmingham) with motorway driving at weekends to London and Cambridgeshire. Safety,...

Are parts for an Aygo diesel expensive?

I have about £5000 to spend on a new car. I was originally looking at a Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel, but have recently become interested in the Toyota Aygo 1.4 Diesel. However, someone recently suggested to...

Rear shunt safety measures

My daughter has been rear shunted twice in the last few days. On each occasion she banged her head on the steering wheel resulting in two black eyes. She does not sit near the steering wheel, so I am concerned...

Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (05 plate) engine whooshing noise when accelerating

My Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (05 plate) has started to make a whooshing noise when accelerating hard from about 1700rpm upwards. This has just started happening since all four injectors seals were replaced. I...

Replacement for an old Jeep Cherokee?

I need to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2.5td - we use as a second car mainly for our small holding. We want a vehicle with very good fuel economy, which can pull a medium sized trailer a couple of times...

Small car for short commute - recommendation

I'm looking to purchase a small car for my short, 6 miles each way, commute each day, some motorway driving, looking to spend around £6k plus part-ex for 51 Plate Renault Scenic Privelege Plus with 80k...

Daihatsu to stop selling cars - where do I stand?

Daihatsu will stop selling cars in the UK next year. If I buy a new Sirion now will it be covered for the years after they stop selling in the UK and will the spares be available?

Hybrid v Diesel

We have two cars, Audi A4 and Corolla Verso, both 2004 and both Automatics. We are considering consolidating to one car between us. We would prefer automatic with cruise control and ease of access...

National Mileage Register and webuyanycar.com

I just took a Skoda Fabia to 'webuyanycar' in Newhaven and the dealer made a check on the NMR website which showed the following discrepancies in the mileage. DVLC Feb 2008 44000 NMR 31st July 2008...

Buying a fuel efficient family car

What are the best, extra urban mpg, used family cars?

A car to suit all needs

Apologies if this comes across as a rather long winded one... The decision isn't an easy one, hence a simple bit of advice would be most gratefully received! My growing family, currently myself, wife,...

Timing belt change

I have a 2004, 54 plate, Peugeot Partner Combi 2.0 HDi which has done 45,000 miles. What is the recommended mileage or vehicle age at which the timing belt should be replaced, and should anything else...