Fun, cheap to run, practical car for £8k?

I am currently looking for something cheap to run that fits in the fun good-looking category. I drive around 10,000 miles a year, so for the outlay and lack of DPF problems I'd rather stick with petrol....

Buying a small auto for temporary use?

My wife broke her leg 5 months ago and can no longer drive a manual car. I have a new Landrover on order but the leadtime is 5 months. I would like to buy a small automatic for <£4K which I can sell again...

Problematic Audi - where do I stand?

I bought an Audi A4 Avant S-line from the Audi Dealership in Worthing in October last year. It had 12 months approved waranty. From the day I picked the car up I noticed the following faults - large chip...

Buying an estate car?

I am looking at getting an A6 Avant. If I go for an old shape 2011 plate with 15,000 miles on the clock I am looking at roughly £20k. If I look at the new shape with similar miles on the clock I am looking...

I want a comfortable, economical car to replace a Smart?

I am about to get rid of a 10-plate Smart car and I am used to getting between 45 to 50mpg. I have a budget of around £3000 for a second hand car and am looking for similar MPG? I'd like something with...

Looking to buy a 2001 BMW 330d - problems to watch out for?

I am looking to buy a BMW 330D but it has 229,000 miles on the clock. The car has had all the services done by BMW, the last was done at the end of 2012 with an oil change. The car has MOT for a year...

Which 3 Series without too many gadgets?

My 206,000 mile BMW 530d needs to be replaced. How recent a 3 series can I buy while avoiding recent electronic bling like stop start and run flat tyres?

Buying an SUV for £12k?

My current manual Jaguar S-Type Diesel with under 30k miles and Jaguar History is brilliant, with 40+ mpg over the 5000 miles a year I cover, mostly over long distances. I do use the rev range through...

Which car to town a heavy caravan?

I have a budget of £7000 but don't want to spend it all. I need a car to go to work and back (10 miles) and tow a 1475 weight caravan.

Audi engine misfire - what is the cause?

I purchased a used Audi 2.0TFSI, registered in 2006, 4 weeks ago. After two weeks it began to misfire with the engine warning light flashing for a few seconds before going off. My local garage confirmed...