Economical petrol engine for 25,000 annual mileage?

What simple engined economical petrol family cars can you suggest for mainly motorway use of 25,000 miles per annum? I am considering a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI but wonder if the turbo will be problematic...

Replacing an Astra Estate?

I need to purchase a new used vehicle as my V-reg 1999/2000 Mk4 Astra 1.8 CD petrol estate has just turned over 170k miles and is nearing the end of its life. I am very keen to stay with Vauxhall and am...

Similarities between new Twingo and Smart Fortwo?

I have been looking at both the bew Twingo and Smart Fortwo and have notice some similarities in switch gear and overall positioning of features within the cabin. Do both cars share a common platform?...

What to replace a 15 year old Golf TDI?

My 2000 Golf 1.9 TDI is nearing the end of its life 200k miles and now multiple electrics problems. I'm looking to spend up to £6000 on a replacement that I'll keep for around 6 years. I've seen a 59-plate...

Replacement for a Land Rover Freelander 2?

I bought my Freelander 2 when it was three years old. It's now eight years old and has, unfortunately cost me masses in almost continual repair bills over the past couple of years. I'd love to replace...

Honda HR-V replacement?

We have owned our 10 year old Honda HR-V for five years, now 105,000 miles and apart from one ABS sensor it has been trouble free. We are now seeking a replacement with a similar raised driving position...

Mazda CX-5 for sale as a Cat D - what to look out for?

I am looking at a Mazda CX5 that is a Cat D. I understand I need to ask whether the airbags have been deployed but not sure what else I should be doing. We won't be p/x as we keep our cars for a good 10...

Mis-sold Volkswagen Up - what are my rights?

I recently bought a Volkswagen Up having been promised/assured it was congestion exempt. Since purchasing it became clear that my model hasn’t been exempt since June 2013. While not having anything in...

Buying a new Volkswagen Passat

I am considering buying a new Passat Estate especially given the new loyalty discount of £1000. However, I am confused. Presumably a new Passat Estate would have a Euro 6 compliant diesel engine which...

Volkswagen emissions - are petrol engines now affected?

In August I ordered an Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cylinder on demand 150 through a car broker. I have been quite "smug" in my decision to choose this petrol "advanced cylinder on demand technology"as...