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...

Which MPV?

I would value your advice as to which car to buy - we have a Toyota Prius and a VW Touran, and are looking to replace the Touran with another MPV. Our current favourites are the Honda FR-V and the Toyota...

Used cars with low fuel consumption

We have owned a 1989 Volvo 740 estate from new and now want to buy a relatively new used car (or a very low priced new car) to replace it. The new car must have a low fuel consumption. Medium sized, well...

Recommended 4x4?

Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!

Serious problem with used Renault

I bought a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic 1.4 from a dealer on 19th April 2011. I paid £1,550 plus traded in my old car which he scrapped and gave me a £50 discount for. When I looked at it it had new...

Keep or trade?

Hi, I have just taken ownership of my mothers VW Lupo 1.4 Auto, W-reg with 14k on the clock. Great little car but my dilema is this: keep it as a run about until my daughter is 17 in 18 months or trade...