Best reliable, second hand estate/station wagon - any ideas?

I'm looking to buy a second hand estate/station wagon, to be driven to the south of France and back again a few times. Don't want to spend more than 8-9k. Surfboards/skis will be on the roof or in the...

Can I reject my car because of undisclosed repairs?

Two weeks ago I purchased a 4.5 year old Audi A4 quattro from an independent dealer. I have now discovered the front off-side wing has been replaced, drivers door been removed, bonnet re-positioned, bonnet,...

Is this Fiat 500 diesel a good buy?

I have seen a Fiat 500 1.3 Lounge Diesel on an 09 plate for £6k. It looks to be in good condition and from a dealer but I'm not sure is 60,000 miles is OK for a four year old diesel car?

Fiesta or BMW 1 Series?

My sister is looking to buy her next car. She has always wanted a BMW 116 auto but I'm suggesting she considers a Ford Fiesta Titanium auto based on cost, age and standard kits. Which is a better buy for...

Buy a new Jazz now or wait for the new one?

I bought a 1.4 petrol CVT-7 Jazz in 2006. It has been a great car for my purposes, and apart from brake replacements there have been no problems to date. It gets an annual oil change and biannual transmission...

Buying small car- what would you recommend?

I am about start work as a junior doctor and am looking to buy my own first car. I can spend up to £4000 and I was wondering what you would recommend? I will be driving short distances regularly, but also...

Buying second hand - do I have to pay for a fix?

Recently I purchased Fiat 500 second hand from a Toyota dealership that was a part ex. It was advertised as having excellent bodywork. Had a look round the car and thought was all OK then went away to...

Are we entitled to a refund?

My father recently bought a used car from Evans Halshaw. His own car broke down and he needed a car urgently as my mother is in hospital 20 miles away and my father likes to visit daily. His own car...

Buying a new car for a young professional - what would you recommend?

Hi Honest John, I recently started a graduate level job after leaving university and I am looking to get a new (or used but within the last 5 years if possible) car to upgrade from my current Y-reg Vauxhall...

DVLA lost my V5C - what do I do?

I bought a used Megane Scenic in January 2013. The seller is known to me (son of a work colleague) and his dad mailed the log book to the DVLA the next day, registered from work. I heard nothing for over...