Car engine size

I'm looking to change my current seven-year old Golf TDI (1.9-litre, 130 bhp) and would like to ask about car engine sizes please. I read that modern engines are much improved and smaller engines can...

Budget tyres

I drive a Ford Focus MK1 fitted with Michelin Energy tyres. I have recently had fitted two new budget tyres to the front wheels retaining the worn but legal M.E. tyres on the rear. Is this a safe combination?...

Skoda Roomster - female purchaser needs advice

Looking to buy Skoda Roomster auto, 3 spec on oct 2008 plate - model not the facelifted one. If buying pre-Christmas, does car depreciate from Jan 1st of New years as car, for example, becomes closer...

soft suspension

I'm looking for your advice on which car to buy; middle size/middle price saloon but one with a soft suspension. My wife has a back problem which is getting worse. We have changed a Mini for a 3 Series...

Buying a used car - £3k budget

I'm looking to buy a used car for approx £3k which will last about 6 months to a year. I'm looking at "Astra/Golf" sized cars. I'm currently driving a 2002 Astra which is fine, but dull and uninspiring....

audi A3

Considering purchase of used A3 say 2/3 years old. Must be auto and 5 door possibly petrol but not opposed to diesel. As there are so many A3's in the range can you suggest the one you feel I should consider...

company car schemes

I have just been offered a job with a company that has a company car scheme and provides an allowance of £550.00 per month for me buy and maintain a car. I expect my annual mileage to be around 15-20K....

Type of car

Could you point me in right direction for another car? I am 72 and now do about 9000 miles a year. About 3500 is for going to France and the rest is local. I would like something that fulfills the following:...

Used A Class

I am thinking of buying a used A class Mercedes between 2000 and 2004. Which in your opinion is the best and whether diesel or petrol?

Damaging accusation

I recently ordered a new Audi A3 from an Audi dealer. I added several options and negotiated a reasonable discount, bringing the purchase price to £23,000. I waited 10 weeks for the car; it arrived at...