Buying my first car - which would you choose?

I would like to buy my first car. I have to choose between: Ford Focus 1.6 (2009) vs Opel Astra H 1.6 (2009) - or Ford Fiesta 1.4 (2010) vs Opel Corsa 1.4 (2010) Which car I should choose in each category?...

Is a a 58-plate KIA Cee'd fitted with a DPF?

I am looking to buy a 58-plate Kia cee'd 1.6 CRDI LS estate. It will mainly do daily trips around town for 15 mins or so, so we are put off by the diesel particulate filter info on the internet. I asked...

Does my MINI Cooper have a cam belt or chain?

Do MINI Coopers made in 2001 have a cam belt or a cam chain? I am hearing two different things. I've just bought a 2001 MINI Cooper. I took lots of advice before I bought it, and it has a full service...

When should I pay for a mechanical inspection on a car I'm looking to buy?

I am looking to buy a used car, and am unsure about when, during the process, is best to pay for an independent mechanical inspection (such as offered by the RAC or AA). Of course, I would like to only...

Does this car really have a full service history?

I was looking to buy a Dodge Nitro 2.6 CRD SXT from a dealer. It's three years old, has done 36,000 miles, and claims to have 'full Service History'. Looking at the logbook, the first two services were...

Buying a new or nearly new hatchback

Having spent a few years mostly renting, I'm looking to buy a new or nearly new car. I'm looking around £15k (possibly with a finance deal), anything from a Golf size or bigger. The main criteria is it...

What car £3000

Can you recommend me a car for around £3000 please? I want something that is cheap to insure and tax, and is decent on fuel but won’t cost a lot to maintain. I’m not overly concerned about looks or speed,...

My car's service history was missing - now it's fictional

I bought my 2009 Vauxhall Antara from Motor Parks (Preston) in Sept 2012. At the time, I was told by Salesman that it was ex-Mobility, and had a full service history. However, the company has lost the...

Skoda Fabia or Honda Jazz - which would you choose?

I have a choice between late 2008 1.2 12v Skoda Fabia, 23,300 miles @ £5500, and 2006 1.4ES Honda Jazz, 46,000 miles @ £4779. Which one please? Both have full service records and both have been well...

Is a Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor a good buy at this price?

I'm looking at a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C180K Sport Coupe automatic with 44,000 miles at £6495 - which seems good value. Were the quality and rust problems that Mercedes-Benz endured in the early 2000s generally...