Buying a used MINI Cooper S convertible - what should I check?

I am thinking of buying a MINI Cooper S convertible. Can you tell me if there are any major issues with these cars? What should I look out for when buying used?

Audi A5 Cabrio – buy now or wait for the new version?

As part of my mid-life crisis, I've been looking at Audi A5 Cabrio deals. However, with the new model imminent, would it be better to wait for the new car? And when will you get the chance to road test...

Is a new Renault Megane cabriolet on the way?

Renault recently released their new Megane models but as yet there is no cabriolet version. Are Renault planning to release a convertible version of the Megane or have they stopped manufacturing this model?

Buying a Fiat 500 - hardtop or convertible?

I am interested in the Fiat 500C (TwinAir) but am worried about the maintenance of the fabric roof. I live on a street with lots of trees which drop honeydew in the early summer. I am an OAP and would...

Advice need for buying a used MX-5

I am considering buying a used Mazda MX-5 and have two options: A 2014 Mazda MX-5 2.0i Powershift for £15,950 with 23,000 miles on the clock or a 2013 model for £16,750 with 7600 miles on the clock. I...

Dealer won't pay to fix faulty roof on Astra Twintop

I recently bought a Vauxhall Astra Twintop from a local dealer. The car was sold with a warranty that (the dealer said) covers the folding roof. Within a month of ownership, the folding roof mechanism...

Convertible roof problems - what are my rights?

I have bought a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider for £8000. Today, after driving for the first day with the roof down, I got the following message : "Temporary roof failure" and the roof would not close fully. It...

BMW convertible roof opening on its own

I recently sold my 65k mile 2004 BMW 330 convertible to my nephew, fully confident after 6.5 years of 100% reliability. It now lives outside, and some mornings he finds the windows down and the roof half...

A Saab 9-3 Convertible for a pensioner and dog?

As a pensioner I am thinking of buying one of the above to do about 3/4k mls pa for fun and hope to keep a long time.Is this a practical proposition and what is the spares situation. Can you possibly suggest...

Convertible car for a wheelchair user?

A dear friend of mine has recently been diagnosed with Cancer and has become wheelchair bound. He loves cars and would still like to enjoy them, especially a convertible, but is struggling to find anything...