Time to change - what should I pick?

I commute to work - do about 25,000 miles per annum, all motorway(M3). Currently I have a Toyota iQ with 50k on the clock, which is on finance - can change anytime and will come out with 2k to put towards...

Potential problems with a high-mileage Qashqai?

I am considering buying a 08-plate Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Tekna with 86,000 recorded miles. The high mileage is not a negative, as I only cover 5-6,000 miles annually, and I have read that this is a strong...

Used car with gearbox problems

I purchased a Fiat Grande Punto 3 weeks ago from a used car dealer. I have noticed a whine in 1st and 2nd gear, and upon visiting a local garage they have diagnosed the issue to be worn bearings, and a...

Petrol or diesel?

I'm downsizing from an Almera 1.5, and I was wondering what was better to get. I want to spend less than £1000 as it is just for a short period, and have narrowed it down to a Renault Clio 1.2 16v petrol,...

Buying tow car for a caravan (1200kg)

I need to change my 02 Passat 1.9 tdi PD (airbag warning on, advised new control unit at £575). I tow a caravan (1200kg) and drive approx 15,000 miles per year, to work in the week and longer at weekends,...

I need an economical 4x4 for towing a horse box

I've had a 1.0-litre VW Polo for 12 years and it is sadly coming to the end of its life. I need to replace it with a 4x4 that can also pull a horse box. I recently moved to a house at the bottom of a...

Advice on a used C4 Grand Picasso

I mainly do short school run journeys with the odd summer hoilday/weekend break during the year. We want to buy a used Grand Piccasso as it has low CO2 emmissions for a 7 seater. 1) What would be more...

Buying a Golf VI GTI

I'm looking to buy a nearly new (or new) mk6 Golf GTI and trade-in my BMW 120d SE 3 door, metallic black, leather, with 42k miles. I have got it down to a couple of options: 1. Car supermarket supplied...

Rights when buying from a private seller

I bought a car on Saturday and it was described at 57,000 miles and that it had had ‘very light rear end damage.' It was obvious when I got there that it was fixed to a high standard! I got it home and...

Trying to find the ideal 4x4

I was wondering if you would be able to recommend a 4x4. We did look at a pick up like the L200, HiLux or Rodeo but we need the towing capacity to be 3.5ton as with the weight of the trailer and a load...