Is a diesel Jaguar XF a wise buy for 7000 miles a year?

I have owned a 3-litre S-Type Jaguar for the last 10 years and absolutely love it, but the time is coming when I would like to change it. My first (and only) thought is for a 3-litre diesel XF, but I only...

Why's my Citroen C4 VTR's de-pollution warning light illuminating?

My 2005 Citroen C4' VTR's engine management light keeps lighting and telling me the de-pollution system is faulty. Any ideas?

I want to buy a Ford Mondeo, but why do you advise petrol engines for my annual mileage?

I'm looking to replace both a 54-plate 2.0-litre automatic petrol Ford Mondeo and a 2007 1.4-litre manual Fiesta with a newer Mondeo, which will cover 8000 to 10,000 miles a year. I've noticed that you...

I'd like an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class for commuting - would a diesel be problematic?

I intend to change my 2001 BMW 530i Touring (73,000 miles) for either an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. I have always driven petrol-engined cars and since I don't do a lot of miles the extra...

Would a Ford Mondeo be a good replacement for my Mitsubishi Galant estate?

Following a recent service and MoT of my 10-year-old Mitsubishi Galant estate, my trusted mechanic suggested it was entering its final year of reliable motoring. It has been a very safe, comfortable and...

2010 Mercedes-Benz E250 or 2010 Jaguar XF?

I have been looking at buying a 2010 ex-demonstrator Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI or a 2010 ex-demonstrator Jaguar XF 3.00 D Luxury. The latter gets a good write-up, but I fear Jaguar's residuals. The Mercedes-Benz...

Which estate car would you recommend for a short commute and carrying our dog?

We are looking to spend £3500-£4000 on an estate-type car - a runaround used for a daily commute of only three miles and longer journeys at weekends with our dog. We're looking to keep running costs reasonably...

Could you recommend a used car for £6000?

I have £6000 to spend on a used car. It should be 1.4 litre with a petrol engine, to cover about 7000 miles per year, mainly short 3-10 mile journeys and a few longer trips. It should be economical and...

I need to buy a reliable estate car for 7000 miles per year - should I consider a diesel?

I need an estate car with good reliability, and I want an automatic with reasonable economy. I have about £10,000 plus my trade-in. I am thinking of a used Passat, Mazda 6 or Volvo V70 and I know from...

Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai for 13,000 miles a year?

I am looking to buy a new Nissan Qashqai and I wondered if it's better to buy a diesel or petrol version. My average mileage is 13,000 per year.