Quiet and reliable car for under £4k?

I currently drive a 2005 Mk2 Octavia Estate and it's done 114,000 miles. It's now getting to the age/mileage that one thing after another is starting to go wrong, and coupled with general wear and tear...

Buying a CR-V auto

I have been offered a Honda CR-V i-DTEC auto, 2010, 49,000 miles. Car has towbar and was towing a caravan. Asking price £18,000 from Stratstone Honda main dealer. What is the car worth and should I avoid...

What £6500 car for commuting?

I am looking for some suggestions, as I would like to replace my current car within the next 6 months. I currently own a 05 plate Mazda 6 (1.8l petrol) with 105k on the clock. The car is superb to drive...

Audi A3 - almost too good to be true?

I have been investigating an Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (2008) that's been selling for a little below market value (according to Whatcar's free valuations). I have done a vehicle check on it using autotrader's service...

Buying a used car but my part-ex has been damaged

I made a verbal agreement with my local VW dealer to purchase a used Polo with mats and Autoglym included for free in the negotiation. He offered me £400 for my X reg Ford Fiesta which I told him had dodgy...

Rights when buying from a private seller?

I bought a car off a friend, the agreed price was £800 for an 02 plate Punto. I paid her £450 when I picked it up and we agreed another £350 when I get paid at the end of this month. I have relocated...

What preparation to do before a sale?

Three questions. My lovely BMW 330i SE Touring first reg 05/02/2001. Mileage 116,000 is now turning into money pit. Various sensors replaced etc. Steering Angle Sensor now needs replacing and re-coding....

Old banger or recent model?

I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most older cars advertised have very high milage,...

Buying a used medium 4x4

I'm replacing my 05 Jeep Cherokee, solid but now 120k and getting costly to maintain. Considering changing for either Honda CR-V Diesel, or Hyundai Sante Fe Diesel. I am doing 25k a year on and off road,...

Buying a used car - what's your advice with a £7000 budget?

I would like to buy a used automatic car (preferably approved used), priced around £7000 pounds. Need to do 12000 miles/annum (80% London high streets, 20% motorway), with 3 people on board including...