Changing a Mazda2 for an Audi A1?

I have a 2009 Mazda2 Tamura and feel I would like to change to an Audi A1. I do on average 6,500 miles per year. Which model would suit me best?

Buying a new small car- Rio or Polo? And which spec?

I'm looking to buy a new small car for a daily 100 mile commute which is a mix of A and B roads. Tops speeds and 0-60mph times are of no real importance to me, but comfort, reliability, and fuel economy...

Exchanging a Chevrolet Matiz for a Citroen Berlingo?

What is my Matiz worth in part exchange? It's got FSH and will need new tyres and exhaust looking at soon (mentioned on MOT at beg Jan 2012). It's got a couple of scratches to interior but is clean,...

Dispute over a Polo

I purchased a new Volkswagen 3 door 1.4 Polo from a local dealer in Hampshire (using VW Solutions Finance) in September 2011. Upon handover we noticed that the instrument panel didn't fit properly and...

1.4 v 1.2 TSI in a Polo?

If your choice of engine was between a Volkswagen 1.4 petrol and a Volkswagen 1.2 TSi petrol, which one would you go for in terms of longterm reliability? I'm thinking of owning for a minimum of 5 years....

Specifying tyres with a new car

I'm about to purchase my first ever car and have settled on a new discounted Skoda Fabia Estate from a Skoda dealer. One area I can't find any advice on is the topic of specifying the tyres on a new...

New or used?

I recently negotiated a deal for a recent, used (17000 miles) 2011 Corsa. The car is in good condition. However I just found the exact same car but brand new for a little over a £1000 more. Do you think...

Buying a car for 400 miles per week

I am about to change from a 30 mile per week commute to a 400 mile per week commute and am looking to change my Honda Jazz (2004) for a newer and more comfortable car for the journey. My budget is £15,000.00....

Need a car with three proper rear seats

I am looking to change my car and have one main criteria! It needs to have 3 distinct rear seats. I currently have a Ford S-Max which has this feature, and the only alternative that I have found so far...

MPG not what we expected

We purchased a brand new Vauxhall Astra at the end of last year (2011). The combined economy figure quoted was 51mpg. Upon driving the car the average has been around 25mpg. Comparing this to other cars...