Are used BMW 3 Series really expensive to own?

I read about the BMW 3 Series being reliable, but servicing, repairs and - I imagine - insurance is a lot more expensive than for non-premium cars. I see lots of these high-mileage, diesel cars looking...

I want a reliable, child-friendly car on a small budget. What do you suggest?

I have a very low budget as I'm studying at the moment. I need a relatively roomy car as I have two young children so need space for a buggy and shopping. I would like low tax and my budget is £1600. I...

Why is the road tax on my 2005 car so high?

I want to know why my 2005 Honda Accord has such expensive car tax. Some people pay nothing or very little and I pay a fortune.

I bought a 2003 Range Rover that's not fit for purpose. Why is my only option to go to court?

Three weeks back, I purchased a 2003 Range Rover with a new MoT. Advisories were a slight leak on transfer box and mileage unreadable through failing pixels. The dealer 200 miles away refused to communicate...

Can I reject a car based on wear and tear after I've bought it?

I'm in the process of buying a 15-year-old Jaguar. But because of the covid situation, I've not seen or driven the car, which will be delivered to me by the dealer. All my investigations suggest the car...

I have £3000 to spend on a daily driver. What's your advice?

I'm about to be made redundant, which means handing back the company car. I'll be using the redundancy cash to pick up a sub £3000 car until I find another job. This price point is awash with cars, from...

I need a reliable car for £5000. What's your advice?

I'm looking at spending no more than £5000. I would like a Vauxhall Astra and it needs to be diesel. I'm hoping to get one that is around 5-7 years old with less than 60,000 miles with a good or full service...

Can you recommend a reliable family car for £1000?

I'm currently looking for a second car that can double up as daily transport for short local journeys and taking the family and dog on local outings. We're a family of four I'm looking in the price range...

Is the Toyota Aygo with the auto gearbox any good?

I'm looking for a first car - which needs to be economical, compact, reliable and automatic. I've found a 2007 Toyota Aygo 1.0-litre with 46,000 miles for £3000. What is your experience of this model,...

I need to buy an diesel car on a £1000 budget. What's going to be reliable?

I'm looking to buy a Ford Focus diesel as I drive an average of 600 miles per week for my job. Budget of about £1000 so 2004 to 2009 model years. Which is the best, most reliable diesel engine at this...