Maintain an old car or buy a new one?

I currently run a 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 for personal and business use. I've calculated that in the past 12 months I've covered 12,000 miles but my expenses for running the car inc. petrol, tax, servicing...

Petrol or Diesel Golf?

I am switching from having a company car to car allowance. I do 12,000 miles per year. For personal reasons I like to drive cars from the Volkswagen stable. So my question is should I go for The 1.6...

Replacing a mk1 Yaris

Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated now that my husband is retired and we share the...

Stained seats - what are my rights?

I have a new Seat Ibiza. Rain/water from my bag/brolly have wet the seat. It has dried but left water marks on the seating. Dealer and Seat seem to be unsympathetic. Claim this isn't a problem but...

Which BMW 5 series or alternative?

I'm interested in a BMW 5 series (petrol engine) but am confused by the new engine sizes/power outputs, wheel size and possible options such as variable damper control - what is the ideal set-up and are...

Which large saloon for comfort?

I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6. My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling'...

Buying new mid range saloon

In the autumn I will be changing my eight year old VW Passat TDI 130 and as I do an average of 8,000 miles per annum, including a lot of local runs and the occasional sortie abroad, I intend to revert...

Buying a new Ford Galaxy - which would you recommend?

I am undecided which model Galaxy would be the better buy, short and long term. I drive 10,000 miles p.a mostly local journeys but with a 180 mile round trip each fortnight. The car will also make two...

Why is the 508 RXH offered with such a big discount?

I have seen discounts of £7,500 offered on the 508 RXH - which should compensate for the likely heavy depreciation. I know that the gearchange is said to be jerky, but have you any information on the reliablity...

Can we get a discount on a new model?

I am very tempted to buy a new Volvo 1.6l 150bhp V40 when they hit the showrooms in the near future. Is it feasible to ask for a discount on this new model and, if so, how much? I would be trading in...