New car needed for young driver who will cover lots of miles - what do you suggest?

My 19 year old son has just got a new job that involves driving high mileage. He needs a new car with a large boot, good fuel economy and low insurance. What do you suggest?

Buying a new car for a young driver - which would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a car for my large 21 year old rugby playing son. It must be safe on motorways and able to cope with two or three passengers. We’d also prefer the car to be cheap to insure and run....

How reliable are Ford EcoBoost engines?

My local garage is a Ford specialist, but not an authorised dealer. I am considering buying a new Focus/Fiesta/B-Max through this garage, but the owner is sceptical about the EcoBoost engine. The owner...

Buying a new Volkswagen Golf - which model is best?

I have recently retired and want to buy a new Volkswagen Golf. I cover 14,000 miles a year and want a model that’s cheap to run and comfortable to drive. I’ve tested the 1.6 diesel, but can't make up my...

Buying a 4x4 for the school run - diesel or petrol?

We are looking to buy a 4x4 for our two mile school run. We are keen on a BMW X3, but have heard that short trips are not good for diesels due to the DPF blocking. Is two miles too short a journey for...

New BMW 330d or used M3 - which would you buy?

I am thinking of replacing my 2001 BMW 530d with either the new 330d or a used 2008/2009 M3 saloon. I do 20,000 miles a year of motorway commuting mixed with sporty rural driving at weekends. Which would...

Which MPV should I buy?

I want to buy a new or used MPV. I have £12,000 to spend and have narrowed my choices down to: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Ford S-Max 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Which car would you...

Need an economical 4x4 to pull a horse trailer - what do you recommend?

I want to buy a new 4x4; however, it must be economical and capable of pulling a 2000kg horse trailer. What do you recommend?

Buying a new Dacia - is there room for negotiation on price?

I want to buy a new Dacia, but want to get the best possible deal. I went to my local dealer and they said the list price (which is the same as their website) is the best they can do. Is this right, or...

Auris Hybrid or Golf Bluemotion?

I am looking for a replacement for my Toyota Auris Hybrid T-Spirit. Can you tell me if I should replace it with another Auris or buy the new Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 1.6TDI?