buying car to 'share' with 17 year old son

I have persuaded my soon to be 17 year old son not to spend his savings on a car as he would not be able to afford to run it as he will be a student for at least another year. I need to change my car now...

Which wheels for a Cascada?

We are buying a new Vauxhall Cascada Elite 1.4 turbo and wonder what size wheels you would recommend? The car is offered at a discounted price with 19" wheels, but should we swap them for 18" even if we...

What are three-cylinder engines like?

I have a Peugeot 307 SW 2006 which is a great car but I have the usual problems with the DPF. I can live with them... I have been told that a lot of new cars are fitted with 3 cylinder engines and that...

Should I buy a 3 Series?

I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6. I commute 100 miles a day and I want to buy a BMW 3 series. Is that a good idea?

Would you recommend the BMW 1 Series 116d Urban?

I commute around 100 miles round trip per day. Would you recommend the BMW 1 Series 116d Urban as a good engine size for this commute?

Which Audi A3 engine and transmission?

My partner has narrowed down her choice of car to the new Audi A3 3 door or sportback model (she has yet to decide). She would like the 1.6tdi but is it worth paying extra for the S Tronic gearbox or...

Will the Renault Captur get an off-road system

In your review of the Renault Captur, you mentioned there is 'No form of 'Grip Control' initially'. Are you hinting that this might be introduced at some later stage?

Would the new i10 be a good replacement for my i20 workhorse?

I drive 80 miles a day on the M25 and A12 in a Hyundai i20 1.2. My 61 plate car has been impressive to say the least being well equipped (love the Bluetooth) and gets between 50-55mpg and copes with the...

Which Fiat Panda should I get?

I need to get a more practical vehicle since my husband now needs to use a walking frame / wheelchair. At moment I only have a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage (which I want to keep, so both cars must fit into...

Which F-Type Jaguar?

I have made up my mind to buy a new Jaguar F-Type. Which model would you recommend and what added features do you consider worth paying for?