Replacing my 2005 Renault Clio on a limited budget - what would you do?

I am replacing my 2005 Renault clio and looking to buy a small but nippy car 2-3yrs old around £6000. I do a lot of motorway driving at weekends so I'm looking for the highest spec, most economical and...

Upgrading from 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

I currently drive a 1998 Mercedes-Benz C180. I'm looking to upgrade to a later model C-Class. I have up to 4k to spend, not sure on petrol or diesel, can you recommend what variant to go for?

Which version of the Golf should I buy?

I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen Golf - but which model? I really like the new Golf GTI and the GTD, but I also like the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 but find these almost as dear as the new model....

Should I buy a Honda CR-V or something else?

I have avoided the Honda CR-V in the past due to high running costs but the 2015 changes seem to have sorted that problem. Is this the right 4x4 for comfort & reliability and is the new 1.6 diesel sound...

Buying a second-hand LHD car in France

I have a 2005 VW Passat TDi Sportline estate, which until now has been relatively trouble-free, but it is currently in the garage with an oil pressure problem following a warning light this evening. Friends...

Buying a new car for someone with dodgy back and knees

Dear Honest John Please can you help? I drive a Passat Sport Bluemotion Tech TDI 2.0l, 12 plate. I love the car but am plagued by a bad back and dodgy knees and the entrance/exit and driving position...

helping dealership hit targets

I have paid the deposit on a new Skoda Fabia 2015 but have been asked by the dealer to take out insurance by the end of this month, so they can put the sale thru their books and meet sales targets. I do...

Efficient Petrol Cars

Hello, I am looking at efficient petrols for mostly town commuting with occasional long distance of motorway/dual-carriageway. I am looking specifically at the Ford Fiesta (2013-) 1.0 ecoboost Titanium...

Fiat 500 engine options

I'm looking to buy a fiat 500 but torn between the 1.2 or 0.9 twin air engines - which would you recommend? If going for a 1.2 is there any way of knowing whether the engine is one of the problematic eu6...

Replacing a Saab with a Mitsubishi ASX?

I wish to purchase a not too large SUV to replace my Saab 95 and the ASX is about the right size. It has to be auto and reasonably quick.