Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend

We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat 500 and a 2008 Volvo C30, plus £6000. What do you...

Vauxhall Meriva or the Ford B Max - which would you buy?

I will soon need to change my car to one that is suitable to take two elderly people in the back. I have decided it is between the Vauxhall Meriva and the Ford B Max. I am also weary of changing gears...

Buying a Vauxhall Corsa - which diesel engine is best?

My son wishes to change his 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi for a newer version. He has seen a Corsa with a 1.3 cdti engine with 95PS which he favours as it is more powerful than his 75PS engine in his current...

Does the Citroen DS3 have a sunroof?

Is there a good reason for the up-market DS3 not coming with the wonderful sunroof that is available with the uninspiring C3?

Should I buy a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 petrol?

My local dealer is advertising a new petrol Vauxhall Zafira 1.6i Exclusiv for less than £10,000 – a huge saving on the £18,000 list price. I've driven them as hire cars and found them underpowered but...

Should I buy an Audi or SEAT?

I am looking at two new cars at the moment: an Audi A3 sportback 2.0 TDI and a SEAT Leon FR. I know that they are built on similar chassis and engines, but I can’t choose between them. What would you recommend?

Turbo boosted petrol engines - are they any good on the motorway?

The 1.0-litre 'Ecoboost' petrol engine in the Ford C-MAX is amazingly swift and responsive, can such an arrangement really deliver long-term on A-roads and motorways? I have never owned a turbo-boosted...

Buying a new £20,000 car – what would you recommend?

My wife has a shoulder problem, she is finding gear change and handbrake operation a problem. It looks like we need a car with automatic transmission and electronic handbrake. We will be looking for something...

Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series?

Can you tell me which is better, Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series? The reviews seem to suggest that the new BMW is a better car, but I'm hesitant because I've had 3 Series cars before and found the seats uncomfortable...

What should I buy to replace my Passat 1.8 estate?

I am looking to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Estate, which I’ve owned since new. I am hoping to get something smaller, but would prefer a manual. I'm attracted to the new Golf Estate GT 1.4...