What small economical 4WD do you suggest?

We've just moved to a rural area, where the twice daily school run involves 6-8 miles - each way - of narrow lanes, which are sometimes flooded and muddy. And they will be soon be icy and snowy too! We're...

Should we sell our BMW X5 now or keep it?

We own a 2003 BMW X5 3-litre diesel that has done 70,000 miles. It is a fantastic car for towing our large caravan and is the most comfortable car we have ever owned for long distance driving. We would...

Should I sell my BMW 3 Series at two years old or three?

I bought a new BMW 3 Series last year and am debating whether to trade it in either after two years or just before its third birthday. Financially, I guess, after two years it will have taken its biggest...

What do you think of the Toyota GT86?

Having owned a 2004 Toyota Celica for eight years, I am wondering whether to trade it in for the coupe GT86. What do you know about it? Alternately, the Urban Cruiser sounds a good bet, but I do prefer...

We want to downsize to one car. Should we keep our Honda Accord and sell our Jazz, or trade both in for a new car?

We have two cars - a 2006 Honda Accord Tourer 2.4 Exec auto with 25,000 miles, and a 55-plate Honda Jazz 1.4 SE Auto with 7000 miles, first registered January 2006. My wife no longer wishes to drive, so...

Why am I being charged for 'Documentation and Taxation' when trading in for a new Ford Focus?

I am about to trade in my old Ford Focus for a year-old Focus. I've just noticed an item on the quote listed as "Documentation and Taxation" with a value of £74.73 plus VAT. I don't recall this being...

Should I be wary of buying a Ford Focus listed as 'Trade-In to Clear'?

I'm interested in a Ford Focus Zetec 2001 1.6L which has done 97,000 miles. The trader wants £1450 but it is listed as 'Trade-In to Clear' and I was wondering if this is a category I should be wary about?...