Which car would you recommend for keeping for the next three years?

What is the best car one can hope to buy at the moment for £2000 - a Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus or larger - with a view to owning it for three years? Fuel consumption is not really a concern, so no diesels.

I want to buy a Land Rover Discovery 3 which has been recorded as a cat D write-off - will this affect resale value?

I am considering buying a Land Rover Discovery 3 that has been stolen and recovered with keys. Is this something that will affect the value if and when I come to sell the vehicle in a few years?

I'm buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso with no service history - how much should I knock off to reflect this?

I'm considering buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, registered July 2003. The car has had two owners and has covered 66,000 miles with 12 months' MOT. It is in very good condition but has no...

Can I have my Mercedes-Benz SLK200 serviced at an independent dealer?

I own a 4-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK200. It recently had a service at a dealership and I was shocked and stunned when it cost £1060 (including two rear tyres). The level of service isn't that brilliant...

What's the UK market value of a 2008 Dodge Nitro?

I am doctor who lives in Sri Lanka. I would like to know the value of a Dodge Nitro which was made in 2008 before I import it from UK. Can you kindly help me?

Is it really true that the 'designer pack' in a BMW X1 can add £2000 to the value at resale?

I was told yesterday by a BMW dealer that if I want a leather interior and sports seats on the new X1 I want to buy, I should order the "designer pack". Ordered individually, the items are slightly more...

Should I buy a Porsche 911 993 or a TVR Tuscan?

I have been a keen follower of your column and am writing to you as I am now finally in a position to buy my first sports car, having saved up for many years. I am looking at secondhand cars and am looking...

Would you pick the Mitsubishi Colt CZ1 or the FIAT Panda?

I have to buy a replacement car for one of my managers. She currently drives a 2006 Colt CZ1. This car will go to my daughter who will be 17 in August. I have considered the Aygo which is a very good car...

Is the Peugeot 5008 better than the Ford S-Max?

We're struggling to make a choice between a Ford S-Max and the new Peugeot 5008. We're trying hard not to be dazzled by the bells and whistles on the 5008, and do feel slightly nervous that with so much...

Is the new Toyota Yaris safe for carrying dogs in the rear?

I'm thinking of downsizing from a Touran to a Yaris (diesel) and would like to know if the new model is safe for carrying my small dogs. I only use the car for short journeys and would not like to buy...