Is it ok to buy a small turbocharged petrol vehicle for inner city use?

My 20-year old Mitsubishi 1.8i Space Runner automatic goes on and on like a faithful servant, but I fear replacement time will come next year. I wouldn't buy a diesel because of pollution but I am attracted...

Can you recommend an automatic car with a petrol engine and high driving position?

I feel it's time to replace my 2007 Volkswagen Golf Plus DSG diesel. I've been very happy with it but am considering a change. What would you recommend of a similar size in a petrol engine? It will be...

Buying a luxury car for £8k?

I am 80 years old and run a small runabout for local shopping. I would like to buy an executive car to replace my car and use for longer trips to visit family. I have £5000-8000 to spend and want an automatic,...

Faulty gearbox on Mercedes E-Class

I recently bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI. The independent dealer serviced and MoT'd the car prior to sale and supplied a six month warranty. I knew a gearbox oil and filter change was due, so I...

What do you think of the Mazda 2 auto?

We need a small automatic. My nearest dealer is Mazda. Any views on the Mazda 2 Auto?

Can you suggest a narrow car with sliding doors?

We have very limited width parking and have at present a Suzuki Jimny 4x4. We are interested in a small automatic car with sliding doors as this would ameliorate the parking problem. We cannot go any wider...

I need a small automatic car for my mother-in-law

Mother in law has Peugeot 207 Auto 1.6 petrol. The gearbox is playing up and the overall finish of the car seems poor. Whats the most suitable replacement? It will be used for short distances (10 miles)...

Has Volkswagen fixed the DSG box?

Has Volkswagen/Skoda improved their DSG box to prevent reliability problems? I am about to order a new Yeti 1.2 with the DSG box.

Why do DSG 'boxes judder?

My wife has owned a Mk6 Volkswagen Golf DSG for nearly three years. She has loved it with one exception, the auto gearbox, which always shudders when moving off from stationary. I understand this was common...

Does fitting the wrong tyres cause problems with the transmission on a BMW X3?

I have a 2006 BMW X3 with 76,000 miles on the clock bought last year secondhand from a small local dealer. A few weeks ago the car developed a 'knocking noise' when slowing down to stop and then moving...