What is the best, economical commuting car for £5000?

I just started a new job in which I'm doing 120 miles a day, mostly motorway, five times a week. What would be the most economical car to commute and what kind of mpg can I get? I can spend around £5000,...

Should I buy a new diesel car for short trips around town?

There seems to be great deals on diesel cars at the moment, I thought an EU6 would be a good buy. With all the negative press surrounding diesel cars, is it worth buying a new diesel car? It will be used...

Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers?

My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased and the same car will cost me £165 next time,...

Will a hybrid car still give good mpg on long journeys and country roads?

I currently drive a 2011 Fiat Bravo Multijet diesel - I bought it for the MPG and it hasn't disappointed in that regard, although it's irritatingly unreliable and handling isn't great. Despite living in...

Should I sell a low mileage diesel or hang on to it?

I bought a new 2013 Audi A3 which has apparently not been affected by the emissions problem. I had intended to do 20,000 miles per year, but my personal circumstances changed and I have only done 20,000...

What four door saloon should I get to use as a taxi?

I want to buy a Skoda Octavia for a taxi. I'm looking at the DSG in the 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI. Which would you recommend in terms of reliability as I would be covering in excess of 20,000 miles per year (mainly...

I do 15,000 miles per year - should I buy a diesel or hybrid to get the best economy and least trouble?

I'm currently running a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that I've had for almost five trouble-free years. It'll be at 90,000 miles soon and I think I should get out before I have to spend money on it....

Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative?

My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty around diesels being taxed more in the future,...

Is buying a diesel car a bad idea even if I do high mileage?

I'm looking at getting a used car, no older than 2015, to use for about 25,000 miles of mostly motorway driving per year. Due to my mileage, I was looking at diesels but every day seems to bring more bad...

Which car is the better option, Toyota Auris hybrid or diesel?

Which is a better car to buy, the Toyota Auris diesel or hybrid? I do a combination of town and road driving, approximately 70 miles a day, so I need something fuel efficient.