Buying a relaxed motorway car

I want to change my car to meet our new requirements. Some years ago you recommended the Seat Leon Cupra TDi, which I bought. I love this car but as age creeps on (I will be 60 soon) and as we mainly do...

Is this Golf a good bet?

My daughter (37 yrs old) has a 1999 1.8 Focus which is getting ropey. She is now interested in a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI SE with 75K on the clock. The car is being sold via a dealer and has FSH and...

What first car should I get?

I am 28 but only passed my test a year ago. I will be doing about 24k per year on the dual carriageway commute (30 miles each way). My budget is £6000 but could add a little for the right car. Was thinking...

A good diesel for £3000

Have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 on an 02 plate, with 86k. Now I want to change it and would like a good diesel car that's good to drive. Budget £3000.

Rattling from a potential purchase. Will it cost a lot?

I'm thinking of purchasing a BMW 320i 2.2 2003 59k, immaculate in all respects apart from a rattle or ticking from the engine compartment that I noticed on tick over, possibly more noticeable when warm....

Engine problem with a used BMW

I have purchased a 57 registered BMW E91 Touring from Car Giant with full service history and for a fair price. Within two days the car was misfiring at low engine speeds. Taking it to my local main...

Buying a new car. What would you recommend?

We have a 2006 Discovery with 80k on the clock and have been offered £12,500 as a trade in against a year old KIA Sorento KX2 with 11k on the clock. I am attracted by the Kia 7 year warranty and 42mpg...

A comfortable estate car for £2500

Time to replace my ageing Mk1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto. It's been pretty good but soulless and it eats drivetrain components and tyres. I don't really like the 'sitting on it' feel of MPVs and the ride isn't...

Is buying a SAAB a bad idea?

I'm contemplating buying a 2008 SAAB 9-3 Aero 180 TTiD sportswagen (55k FSSH) for £10k. Given SAABs current plight - is this now a risky buy? The car is great, but I'm worried about spending £10K now...

Buying a Jaguar X-Type

I am thinking of buying a Jaguar X-Type in 2012. I only drive 4000 miles a year with many short journeys. I could spend up to 10k. Prefer automatic but manual OK. Petrol or diesel? AWD or not? 20k miles...