Is the FIAT 500 TwinAir faster and better than the 1.2 FIAT 500?

We have the smaller engined FIAT 500 TwinAir. I think it’s a 900cc. The salesman put us off the 1.2 because he said the smaller car was faster and better. I could not see how a smaller-engined car could...

What car would you recommend to replace my ST220 Mondeo with similar performance but cheaper running costs?

I currently run a 2006 Mondeo ST220 that I love, while my wife drives a '05 diesel Panda. We can no longer justify running both cars and will be selling the ST220 and Panda and replacing them with one...

What would you recommend to replace my wife's T-reg Toyota Yaris?

My wife currently drives a T-reg Toyota Yaris, which has been a fantastic car. We are thinking of changing. She only drives 7,000 a year. We like the Suzuki Swift, but is there another you would recommend?

Can you recommend an economical car for my 60-mile commute?

I currently own a 2007 Aygo+, with three doors. Following a job change last year I am now commuting over 60 miles a day on the A5 and A38, both dual carriageways, between Tamworth and Derby. I am spending...

Taxing question

I ordered a tax disc online a few days ago and it still hasn't arrived. In the meantime the car has had to be towed by the RAC. It was towed to my home as it was sunday and the garage was closed. They...

Car declared total loss. Insurance company has not sent me the tax disc. I can't claim refund. What do I do?

I had a brake failure and my Nissan Micra was declared a total loss by my insurance company in Aug 2010. My insurance company took a long time to settle a reasonable payment for my Nissan Micra. Not...

Road Tax Light Van

I have a Suzuki Carry van first registered 28/03/03 is this vehicle a Euro 4 TC36 for Road Tax? How do I confirm this, as I am being charged the higher rate of tax for non euro 4?

vat on fuel

When the last government reduced the rate of vat to 15% the duty on fuel was increased by 2.5% but when VAT returned to 17.5% the extra 2.5% tax was not removed. Is this just another way of ripping the...

Is my new Hyundai i20 in the £30 tax bracket?

I bought my i20 last year and love it - you were very helpful. Anyway, I have just read an email and in your reply you say "the larger, Punto-sized Hyundai i20 1.2 is also in the £30 tax bracket". Well...

Tax

When buying an untaxed car from a dealer what's best thing to do - get dealer to tax it? Assume it's buyer's onus to get it taxed before it leaves forecourt? Is a 52 plate 1.6 323 with 50k miles for £2800...