Buying a used Jaguar XF

I'm planning to buy an approved used Jaguar XF (2013 reg).I prefer the looks and power of the V6 diesel S(275PS).Do you thing it will suffer more problems than the 240PS in the future? I will probably...

Toyota Yaris semi automatic not selecting gear?

I bought a Yaris a few weeks ago. The car was running okay but now it has flashing light on dash board and is not selecting gear when engine running. But when the engine is off it will select normal?

Buying a medium-sized family car - what would you recommend for £7.5k?

I'm looking for a second hand, medium-sized family car for a budget of around £7500. I plan to use an auction broker to find a good used example (2/3 years old) once I've chosen the model I'd like. My...

Are you still a big fan of the Fiat 500 as a current owner?

I am considering a second car for shorter city based journeys, tested a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge and found it very enjoyable. There is a January 2012 model available for £7195. Good condition, one previous...

Porsche service history missing - what can I do?

I bought a used Porsche 911 (2009) via part exchange from a dealer recently, it was advertised as having a full Porsche service history. At the time of the purchase the dealer couldn't locate the service...

Petrol or diesel used estate for outdoor lifestyle?

I'm looking for a 2-3 year old estate. I live in Cumbria and do about 18k miles per year so the car needs to be good on hills. I have a 12 mile (each way) commute to work in mixed start-stop and B road...

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...

Which large used cars have low insurance and depreciation?

I expect to be working in the UK for about a year and want to buy a used executive saloon while there, then resell before leaving. What models combine lower than average insurance and depreciation? I'm...

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...

Buying an automatic hatchback

I'm looking for a used Ford Focus-sized petrol (or petrol-hybrid) automatic. Can you assist with a short list that would take into consideration cost to purchase (max of say £13,000), cost of servicing/parts,...