Buying a Group one or two insurance car to be used by young drivers

We have three young drivers (two female and one male) in our family, age 22, 20 and almost 17. We are looking for a safe and reliable car for short journeys around London, ideally group one or two insurance....

I want to buy a used diesel

I need to buy a used diesel car for small family. My budget is £5000. I do not want a problematic car with huge repair bills.

Small petrol automatic - recommendations please?

I am looking for something with five-doors to replace our beloved Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6JTDm 120PS, which isn't practical with kids. It's our second car and does mainly short journeys now. I am looking for...

Which family car?

I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze with 3 child car seats. I have a young baby, a...

Pick-up advice

We are going to buy our son a 4X4 double cab pick-up to use in Zimbabwe. After some research we are considering a Nissan Navara 2.5dci auto and would appreciate your advice as to whether this is a good...

Buying a used dog-friendly small car

Looking to replace my 2000 Seat Cordoba Vario. Would have another if they still made them! Only need occasional passenger space, but do need it, so van not an option. Level boot access and space for two...

Is the Honda CR-V any good?

I'm thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi ES 5-door on a 57-plate. I'm just wondering how long should these cars run for on average, as this car has 128,000 on the clock. Is it about finished and...

second hand car not fit for purpose

Hi I bought a send hand Toyota Previa GLS VVTI petrol automatic 2.4cc W reg from year 2000 for £3125 on 30th June 2012. Mileage was 130,585. The car broke down with gear box problems when we were on holiday...

Which wheels for an Insignia?

Am looking at buying the above model - 2012 plate. Are there any problems I should look out for? Are 18 inch wheels the best option for ride comfort? Any advice on alternative cars?

Winter tyres or all-weather tyres for rear-drive cars?

My daughter would like either a BMW or Mercedes-Benz but is very nervous about rear wheel drive in the snow & ice. I know from your excellent articles that you have enthusiastic views on winter tyres....