Buying used diesel estate/hatch that will not depreciate with high personal miles

I am looking for a used small estate car or square ended hatchback which has good mpg which will not depreciate massively. I will drive the car 110 miles a day for my work commute so it need to be economical,...

Recently retired

I'm recently retired after 25 years company car use now need to purchase a car (not new). Budget £10k. Five-year-old max, reasonable running costs, average or less than average mileage expected, economy/reliability...

High performance estate

I have a BMW 330d Touring, March 2010. The car is a superb drive, but the combination of 18in wheels, run flats and potholed roads is driving me crazy. The recommended pressure for the run flats when...

Missing MOT advisory

Hi, just collected approved used 2004 Jazz from the main dealer. They 'forgot' to include the MOT advisory, or to return my call when I queried it, so I checked it online at the VOSA website. The car...

I need a seven-seater

I'm in the market for a new car to replace my 52-reg Ford Galaxy Ghia 1.9 TDI. I'm looking for something similar and I can't decide whether to go with diesel or petrol. I've noticed the Citroen C4 Grand...

Dodgy Punto

I have been looking at a used 52-plate Punto. No service history, 100,000 miles, MILKY SUBSTANCE on oil filler cap, but oil on dip stick is clean! No over heating, no misfiring, can you help me? Should...

Replacing an A-Class

We have a 2010 A-Class that is very uncomfortable on our country roads. Is there an alternative small car? Or have I got to move up to a medium size to get more comfort? Maybe a Focus/ C-MAX or a Mazda...

Wobbly Jazz

I have a Honda Jazz CVT auto - 56 plate @ 17000 miles. Just bought. Within days I noticed a wobble sometimes occurring at between 30 - 40 mph as if the body is shimmying side to side. Sometimes occurs...

Low cost motorway driving

I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable with good ride on motorways (long journeys & making...

In warranty gearbox replacement

I bought in November a Ford Fiesta Zetec. 58-reg, with 6,780 miles. I have now driven another 1,200 miles in the car. Going down steep hills the gear lever kept coming out of 2nd gear and sitting in...