Buying a large estate to move to Italy - what would you recommend?

I am in the RAF and posted to Naples in Sept. I currently have a 10 plate Skoda Octavia estate 1.6 but it isn't powerful enough to carry all my kit down and then back again in 18 months time. The car will...

Low mileage Yaris - buy?

I'm looking to buy a cheap runaround as a second car and have come across a 2001 Yaris for £2,250. It has only done 20,000 miles, one one owner from new, full service history - basically everything you...

Buying a car with repaired damage - what do I do?

I recently bought an ex-motability Mazda 2 (2009/41,000miles) from a reputable dealer from whom I've bought cars before. They were more than willing to let me take it to my own local garage for a check-over,...

Buying a 2001 SLK?

I am considering buying a 2001 Y plate SLK Kompressor 2.3 Auto with 80,000 miles on the clock, a full service history and three previous owners. It would be as a second car to replace my Mk1 MX5 so I would...

Is it worth changing from one old car to another?

My girlfriend has a 2003 Renault Clio 1.2 Billabong, which is starting to cost more and more each year to maintain. We would probably only be able to match the amount that the Clio's worth to buy a new...

Buying a family car for £10,000

You have previously given advice for our daughter, who has lived in Thailand for several years. Now she, her Thai partner and their baby son will live in the UK. They need a car that is safe, has easy...

Buying a Golf Bluemotion - what the problems that come with high mileage?

Do you think that a '10 VW Golf Bluemotion with over 60,000 will have any issues related to its high mileage? Also when would you recommend changing the cambelt?

Replacing Smart Car?

My wife has enjoyed a Smart (now called fortwo) for the last 10 years but now needs an automatic 4 seat, 4/5 door small car to carry small grandchildren or older, less mobile pensioner friends. We need...

What rights against a private seller?

I've just bought a 71,000 mile 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT in an eBay auction. It was listed with a FSH. However, once I got it home I noticed that the gearbox whines and I see that it's never had the...

Buying a Passat replacement

I am about to replace my V Reg 1.9 TDI Volkswagen Passat, which has 250k on the clock. I have always liked the solidity of a Volkswagen. An estate would be good and I have £3-3.5K to spend. What are my...