Which small, £1500 car for a new driver?

My 18 year old granddaughter recently passed her driving test and needs a small reliable car for daily, short distance commuting, maximum price £1,500. What can you recommend?

Buying a new Maserati Ghibli - what wheels?

I am considering buying a 2015 Maserati Ghibli S which comes with 18 inch wheels as standard, but as an extra you can have 19 inch, 20 inch or 21 Inch wheels.On questioning the dealer he says the only...

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle auto any good?

I am interested in a used 2009 Volkswagen Multivan (European name for Caravelle). It is a 2.5 diesel with an automatic box. I want the car for its space, versatility etc. From what you say, this particular...

Mazda CX-5 or Honda Civic?

I have a Seat Altea 2.0TDI Sport with 168k on it. Should I swap it for a 1.6 iDTEC Honda Civic or a Mazda CX-5 diesel? With the new engines do you really get the quoted figures of near 60mpg?

Buying 7 seat MPV - what would you recommend?

Keen to buy a Toyota Verso, Ford C MAX, Volkswagen Touran or Peugeot 5008 for occasional use. I have a five-year-old, 18 month old granddaughters and four adults to transport. Annual mileage is approximately...

Is this used 5 Series a good buy?

Am seriously thinking of buying a BMW 520 SE automatic got £18,990 with 28,000 miles on the clock. My only problem is it's had two owners which seems a lot with only a low mileage on the clock. It has...

Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D any good?

I have been looking at a few diesel cars - just wanted your thoughts on the Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D 2013 onwards. How do you rate the engine? Is it pokey enough for the motorway and do you suggest anything...

Buying a new A3 - will it be quiet?

I currently drive a 14 plate Audi A5 2.0TDi SE coupe and my wife an 09 A3 2.0TDi Sport (3 door). My wife has to change her car and we would like to keep an A3 to maintain a good quality hatchback. However,...

Smaller than a CR-V

Between March 2008 and March 2013, we owned a Honda CR-V, 2000cc petrol. This vehicle suited us as I am now 75 years of age, 6ft 3 inches tall, I weigh 19 stone, have 1 replacement hip and a worn out...

Which economical diesel for £7500?

I need to replace my 2003 Clio DCI with a larger car to accommodate my expanding family. I do 35,000 miles a year, 90% of that motorway. Therefore, fuel economy to roughly match the 60mpg I am getting...