Replacing a Mk1 Jazz

I'm looking to replace my Jazz (Mk1) Sport (2006) which has been fairly good for the last 6 years (owned from new) and want something reliable, economical to run/insure, but with better acceleration and...

Where to sell a Leon Cupra?

My son is selling his 08 plate Seat Leon Cupra. I remember seeing a specific site for selling Cupras mentioned some time ago. Failing that which is the best way to sell, you have also recommended other...

Downsizing to a luxury small car

Finally decided to swap my 325d M Sport for either an Audi A1 or a Volkswagen Polo GTI. For the outlay on the A1 I can manage to obtain the Polo GTI. Please advise which car to go for in terms of reliability/performance/comfort...

Buying a car with low down torque

My friend is looking to change his car and wants it to be turbocharged or supercharged as he likes the low down torque and mainly the surge of power. He has £7,000 to spend and wants the car to have a...

Which hot hatch?

I am thinking of buying a hot hatch, a Focus ST, Civic Type-R or Golf GTI. I have £8000 to spend and I am in my mid thirties. Which one would be the best all rounder?

Winter Tyres and speed ratings

My 102,000 mile vRS has run its entire life on 205/45/R16 tyres - these are usually rated 83W (all year round use). I am struggling to find identically specified Winter/Snow Tyres. A number of internet...

What's a good price for a Golf GTi MkV

A friend is selling a Golf GTi Mark V. It is a black, three door version on a 2005/55 plate, has covered 39,500 miles, has a full service history and has had all the necessary recalls etc. The interior...

Buying a speedy, spacious car

I need to replace my Nissan 200sx as its just failed its MOT with a long list of repairs. I no longer need the same performance, but want something reliable, fun to drive, enough oomph to overtake the...

Fun hatchbacks for retirement

As I have just retired, what practical new or used hatchback (budget £10,000 -£11,000 would you recommend that would be as much fun to drive as my long loved MX-5 from four years ago?

Fun new car

Looking for a new/nearly new car. Do you have any recommendations on both make/model and places to find it. Ideally I'd like something small that will be easy to nip around town in but I also want something...