Ford fiesta - what's the best engine?

I have a Citroen C3 that's now way past its best. I need to update and fancy the new 2014 Ford Fiesta. It will be used primarily for school runs and local shopping trips with occasional trips within a...

Tall woman needing car for rural and motorway driving

I'm looking for a car to suit country driving and a tall driver. I also do a fair bit of motorway driving too, and need the capacity to transport three passengers (all over 6ft), a golden retriever and...

Need a medium size car with high ground clearance

I'm looking for a second car with higher than average ground clearance to help negotiate some road flooding we frequently get. I'm not particularly interested in it being 4x4 though I will consider one....

Is the Range Rover Evoque really that popular?

I have been (without success) trying to get a test drive of the Range Rover Evoque. I’ve phoned two dealers and filled in numerous online requests, yet no one has bothered getting back to me. I am a real...

Which is the best MPV for 3 kids?

We have two small boys (three and five five years old) and have another on the way. Obviously, we want to buy a car that can carry three baby chairs in the back. What cars should I consider? I prefer automatic...

What's the difference between a hatchback and an estate?

What is the basic difference between a hatchback and an estate car, other than the size of the boot? And why are estate cars more expensive?

Skoda Octavia Estate - what's the best engine?

I am looking to buy a new Skoda Octavia Estate. I do very low mileage - small local town trips – and need an estate car to transport my dogs. Will a 1.2 TSI 105PS be powerful enough?

Why are car prices going up?

A few weeks ago, whilst enquiring at my local Mazda dealer about a CX-5, I was informed that there would be a £200 price increase in 2014 and also a newly introduced £200 supplement for "Stone" leather...

Should I fix or sell my car?

I live alone and am very reliant on my 2003 BMW 3 Series. It has done 110,000 miles and has been very reliable, but the indicators have a recurring electrical fault, the vacuum pump is leaking and both...

Buying an SUV - two or four-wheel drive?

I want to buy a new SUV to cope with rural roads and winter conditions. Am I right in thinking that a four-wheel drive car will be best, or is the technology in the two-wheel versions enough for icy/snowy...