Cheapest way to get driving

What do you think would be the best car for my girlfriend, age 31, just passed test, in respect of lowest insurance and servicing costs. We are very much at the budget end of the market. Old bangers...

Lexus RX 400H vs small 4x4 SUV?

My wife and will soon be moving from Essex to a village in Exmoor National Park. We are keen walkers, have a medium sized dog and need a vehicle that will enable us to make the most of the moors whatever...

Buying a car for business and family life

We run a pest control company and are looking for a car to carry our kit and ladder and for running the family round at weekends. We do around 15K mileage a year and looking for a economical car.

Can we get a discount on a new model?

I am very tempted to buy a new Volvo 1.6l 150bhp V40 when they hit the showrooms in the near future. Is it feasible to ask for a discount on this new model and, if so, how much? I would be trading in...

What's a good two-seat sports car?

I read about all of these bad points on every car I think about buying, just what is a good two seater sports car to buy?

Which C-Max trim do I want?

I am looking to buy a Ford C-Max but I'm really confused now. I'm not sure about whether the 1.6 09 plate petrol is better as a Style or Zetec, or whether I need to look at a bigger engine or diesel, what...

Is a diesel suitable for me?

I'm an estate agent who drives 5 miles to get to work and 5 miles back, together with numerous local appointments throughout the day with engine on/engine off and 30 to 60 minute intervals inbetween. We...

Is this price too high?

I have spotted a Lexus GS 450H 3.5 SE at a Lexus dealer. Excellent condition, first registered October 2007, with only 13,700 miles recorded. The dealer has come down to £17,000 which seems rather high...

Do I have to disclose information for parking fines?

As the registered keeper, my wife recently received a Parking Charge Notice demanding money for transgressing the "contractual" terms and conditions of a car park; namely "vehicle not registered as using...

Which BMW?

I shall be buying again in a few months. My no.1 priority is a great drive, then reliability. In addition, I need space for all my golf paraphernalia. I plan to spend between £10k and £15k, and my first...