Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations?

I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need to exchange the Micra for something more comfortable...

Is this a fair price for a Skoda Fabia?

I have been quoted £8994 as a price for a Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI CR 90 elegance. The car was registered in May 2010 and has done 5000 miles. Is this a good price and what do you think about this model of...

Buying a family car for less than £3000

We have just sold our beloved old Land Cruiser after three years of trouble free driving as it was just too juicy but I am terrified at re-entering the world of car buying. We have £3000 to spend and after...

Rattling used Mercedes-Benz - what could be the cause?

I have recently (4 weeks ago) purchased a 03 plate Mercedes C220 CDI coupe. On picking up the car (which I did test drive but didnt notice at the time) there are several things which I'm unhappy about....

Replacing a Mondeo ST220 with an XF?

Back in 2005, you recommended a Mondeo ST220 to replace my company car. I have been really pleased with it, but it is now nearly 7 years old, the grandsons are bigger, and I feel the need for a change....

Stuck wheel on a used car

I bought a 19,800 mile 09 plate Volvo S40 1.6 SE D. Within price paid the dealer agreed to fit new tyres, provide a years road tax, rear park assist and 3 year service. Collected Wednesday and only...

Buying a very quiet car

I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have had a used Volvo S70 (30% cheaper then the V70) a used...

Press preparation - what does it mean?

I'm looking to by a fun but frugal car and, by chance, the exact same MINI Clubman SD Hampton that you tested in April 2011 is available to buy through a MINI dealership. The listing says 'press preparation'....

Peugeot 407 quiet and comfortable?

Taking your recommendation for the 407 coupe as a quiet car, I want to know if the 407 saloon (diesel) is also as quiet? Presently drive a C2 1.4D on Michelin Energy tyres and I find it very noisy on...

Petrol or diesel SUV?

I currently drive a Subaru Forester 2.0 petrol on an 07 plate. I am thinking of changing but would like a similar type of vehicle (SUV). I usually travel about 7000 miles per annum without encountering...