Used A Class

I am thinking of buying a used A class Mercedes between 2000 and 2004. Which in your opinion is the best and whether diesel or petrol?

Recommend

I'm an international student and a big car enthusiast. I have saved up about £30k from my childhood till now. I want to buy a car, if you were in my position what sort of a car would you go with keeping...

Replacement car

My wife has decided that after 25 years of driving cabriolets she needs something easier to get in/out of. The budget is around £11,000 and the requirements are 5 doors, auto preferably, easy to park,...

Car with 80,000 miles on the clock

My brother wants to buy a Honda estate with 80,000 miles on the clock - it is a 2008 plate selling at £8,000. Can you advise?

Small 4 wheel drive diesel

I am considering a small 4 wheel drive diesel, such as Golf 4 Motion TDI. As a day to day car that is economical and will enable me to navigate tricky weather conditions similar to last winter. Choice...

Seat Ibiza sale

Please can you give me some advice how to sell a black 2005 05 reg, 3dr seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport. I looked in Glass's guide and got an idea of prices trade and retail. I took car to 2 garages and was offered...

Opening comment

I recently bought a FIAT Punto for my son. The people I bought it from had it on a lease contract and only supplied me with one key. They say they never had two keys. I have tried to obtain another key...

Setting sale

I recently enquired about a BMW 635csi Highline for sale in Liverpool. I have been in contact with the seller about the car and have asked him any problems wrong with it. I first rang him last weekend...

Is this 1995 BMW 3 Series a good purchase for £1000?

I've seen a BMW 316i for sale on a 95 reg, asking price £1000. It has a long MOT with a full service history and 122,000 miles on the clock. It looks ok, it's just the miles are a bit high. I've been told...

Ripoff yarns

I am considering buying a used car, first a 2004 Suzuki Wagon R + GL, 41,000 miles at £3,400; second a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 1,242cc manual, 71,000 miles at £ 2,700. Which is best? What do you think? The...