Skoda or Hyundai

I travel about 45,000 miles a year, 90% is motorway use. I currently have a Skoda Superb 1.9 diesel on a 56 plate with long life service intervals. I purchased it main dealer approved used two years...

Will there be a new Clio Initiale?

Does Renault intend to introduce an Initiale version of the new 2013 Clio? I have a 1.5 Diesel Initiale Clio 2007 reg. It's excellent and I would like to replace it with the new model.

Problems with a car bought at auction

I purchased a car from BCA which had a mechanical report. This shows the car has a good battery, drives well but has a bit of smoke from the exhaust. The vehicle is stated as all good, with the exception...

Buying a replacement (Volvo V70 T5) family estate car whjich is good in snow and MPG. What would you recommend?

Looking to replace my expensive (19mpg) Volvo V70 T5 (53 plate) with a comparable estate car 2008 onwards. Need massive boot space and good clearance and good in snowy conditions. Been looking at the...

Recommendations for a small car with soft suspension

My spine is damaged and driving is becoming increasingly uncomfortable but I don't wish to stop. My doctor has advised me to buy a car with excellent suspension that can deal with the gazillions of speed...

A right to return car under warranty instead of take a fix?

I recently bought a Saab 9-5 SE (1999, 120,000 miles, £1500) from a dealer (three months warranty). On starting it the next day, huge amounts of smoke billowed out the exhaust and has done ever since....

Replacement for my 1.6 '03 Civic

I feel the need to replace my '03 1.6 five-door Civic. Owned since '04, it's low mileage, close to impeccable but at nearly 10 years old, it's due for replacement. My existing car is everything I need...

Citroen C3 1.6 automatic - what do you think of them?

I am looking at a Sept 11 ,61 plate Citroen C3 1,6 automatic exclusive at £8995 from main dealer. Are you happy with this automatic? Test drive was good. However I hired by chance a Hyundai 130 1.4 manual...

Automatic transmission in a small van?

I own an automatic transmission Renault Kangoo (petrol). I have done over 100K miles in less than six years. Never had major problems with it - fingers crossed - and I've changed the timing belt at 70k...

Buying a car for new driver

I will be buying my 17 year old son his first car, and some of the small insurable cars just don't look safe - and he is 6ft tall. My budget is around £3500 and am thinking perhaps a 1.2-litre Volkswagen...