Buying a nearly new BMW 325iSE- is this a reliable model?

I currently own a BMW 320iSE, March 2008, 28,000 miles,petrol, manual and am very pleased with it. I have seen a 325i SE, at a main BMW dealer, April 2011, 3,100 miles, petrol, manual for £18,995. They...

Should I change my car?

We have a 2004 (04) Golf 1.9 TDI which goes as well now (109,000miles) as when we bought it 6 years ago. The next service (116K) will necessitate new cam belt (number 2) plus extras, some brake work...

Estate for big dog and camping family

I am currently running a 56 Mondeo ST Tdci Estate with 46k on the clock. I'm looking to change for something with the same driving dynamics and load carrying capacity. I'm happy to have an auto, to avoid...

Buying a used Legacy

I am thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 turbo diesel with about 50,000 miles on it. Can you advise on what are the things to watch our for when buying this car?

Buying a second hand van

My van was stolen back in December. I used it to carry big drums around to schools to do workshops. I don't know much about vans at all and am finding the whole searching thing really distressing. I...

Which used Range Rover?

Which model should I buy - i have a budget of c£25k and hope to pick one up with about 50k on the clock. Is there any truth in the rumour that they "start to go wrong" at 80k miles? I'm looking at TDV8...

Cheap and reliable

I need a car up to £2000 for the nursery run then on to work along pot holed lanes to replace my 95 Carina E. I'd like a 2003 Avensis or maybe a Panda. It needs to be durable, reliable car with low running...

Fake service book entries

I bought a Honda Civic at a British Car Auctions in Enfield 3 weeks ago. It was listed as having 2 service stamps. When I later inspected the Service Book closely, I saw that there were 9 stamps, the...

What potential problems with an Avensis CVT?

I am thinking of buying a 2010 Avensis tourer 1.8L with CVT gearbox. Having browsed your reviews and other sites I can not find a long term reliability review for the Toyota CVT. Some say CVTs are good...

Sell or keep an A-Class?

We purchased our A-Class two and a half years ago for £4000. It had 30,000 miles on the clock and 1 elderly owner, all the service history was there and it looked immaculate, its the long wheel base...