Is a Mercedes-Benz bought in the south of England less likely to have been used off-road?

Thank you for a quick reply about Mercedes-Benz GLs. Would we get a better vehicle for the same money from a large 4x4 dealer in London or the south, where the vehicle had never been used off-road, as...

Buying a cheap reliable commuter - help please.

I'm looking to replace my Mrs' Ford Ka with a diesel car for commuting longer journeys. The car needs to be reliable, comfortable, efficient and pratical to soak up all the labours that my MINI wont...

Audi A1 1.2 TFSI engine v Polo 1.2 TSi

I have narrowed my choices down to an Audi A1 1.2 TFSi or Polo 1.2 TSI, both petrol. I have noticed the BHP/RPM of the Audi is 84/4800 and the Polo is 103/5000, which engine would be more suited to a...

Changing a Mazda2 for an Audi A1?

I have a 2009 Mazda2 Tamura and feel I would like to change to an Audi A1. I do on average 6,500 miles per year. Which model would suit me best?

Buying and Selling and Shell V-Power

I have just bought a new Focus Titanium to my exact spec through Drive the Deal, and sold the old car through Sure Sell. It worked out very well - thanks for the advice in your DT articles. Everybody...

Buying a new small car- Rio or Polo? And which spec?

I'm looking to buy a new small car for a daily 100 mile commute which is a mix of A and B roads. Tops speeds and 0-60mph times are of no real importance to me, but comfort, reliability, and fuel economy...

What can we replace our Renault Scenic with?

We are trying to replace our "high seated" Renault Scenic with a modernish, secondhand medium sized MPV with a five-speed automatic transmission (and easy access of course). What options are realistically...

Exchanging a Chevrolet Matiz for a Citroen Berlingo?

What is my Matiz worth in part exchange? It's got FSH and will need new tyres and exhaust looking at soon (mentioned on MOT at beg Jan 2012). It's got a couple of scratches to interior but is clean,...

BMW X5 - Trade in or not?

I have a grey BMW X5 4.4i V8 Sport 5dr Auto (2004 with 85K miles). I love the vehicle, it being accurate, engaging, comfortable and practical. I must confess I'm a sucker for BMWs - the way they look...

Mondeo Estate on Motability?

Would you recommend owning a Mondeo Estate 1.6 TDCi Econetic on the motability scheme? Or a 1.6 Ecoboost? I have driven for last three years a 2.0TD 140 Mondeo Titanium X (5 door), and I am well pleased...