Is a small diesel suitable?

I really favour the Audi A1 1.6TDI diesel, but am concerned that with 5000 to 6000 miles per year it might be a problem. I do some motorway driving (about once a month) but the M6 is usually too busy...

I need a cheap 4x4

I live in rural area. I am on my own and must have reliable vehicle, there's been a lot of bad weather, snow and ice in area. My budget is restricted. I'm looking at cheap small 4x4, and I found a 2005...

HR-V gearbox belt

I'm buying a Honda HR-V but the gear box belt needs some work, maybe to be tightened. What should I do?

BMW 530d gearbox problem

A friend bought a September 2008 BMW 530d M Sport automatic from BMW franchised dealer Bavarian Garages in Belfast in May this year. It has the optional sport automatic gearbox (including the shift paddles...

Buying a car at auction

Just arrived in the UK last week and looking to buying a relatively new car at a good price. Was told to check the car auctions and saw that BCA is holding a BMW sale on the 20th of December. Most are...

Secondhand Freelander 2 - What's an acceptable mileage?

My partner and I are thinking about buying a used Freelander 2, 2008, with around 60000 miles. Would you consider that OK in terms of mileage, of probably too high? And if OK, then what costs ahould...

Buying an ex-Company Car

I have the opportunity to buy my company car ,diesel Audi A4 reg April 2008. It has 60000 miles on the clock. What do you consider to be a fair price and is it worth buying with the amount of miles?

Retiring - do I keep my current car?

I have owned a 56 plate Seat Leon 2.0 TDI Stylance Petrol Manual since Sep 2008 and current mileage is just under 60k. No problems experienced. I currently do about 14k a year including business mileage....

Hyundai ix35: Style or Premium?

I have almost decided to buy a Hyundai ix35, is the Premium worth the extra cost over the Style model (1.7 diesel with ISG). I want comfort, reliabilty and good running costs.

Saab - should I buy a pre-reg / new one shortly?

Bearing in mind the current situation that Saab find themselves in, and Saab GB is currently being run by the receivers, will the next few weeks prove fertile hunting ground for much reduced prices at...