Alfa darling

For fun, we have just bought an 03 Alfa Romeo 147 that has done 28,000 miles, which is, of course, rather low. It has yearly service stamps but no other maintenance documentation. What checks and maintenance...

Recommend a nippy car for me and my dog?

I'm looking to buy a car that's not huge, but that will suit me and my German Shepherd in the back. I'd like something nippy (I currently have Skoda Fabia vRS) - possibly a small 4x4? I never have anyone...

Which fun, cheap car is suitable for my daughter to learn to drive in?

I have about £6000 to spend on a second car that will be fun to drive, cheap to run and suitable for my daughter to learn to drive in. I was considering a Panda 100HP or Fabia vRS, but I think maybe the...

Which economical car would you recommend for 10-15,000 miles per year?

I drive approximately 10-15,000 miles a year and need to buy a car to use for work. Size doesn't matter, and performance is not top of my priorities. However I want something fun, reliable and economical,...

Which sensible but fun car could I buy to replace my Subaru Impreza WRX?

I currently own an '08 plate Subaru Impreza WRX which I love dearly but, having been caught speeding (39 in a 30 zone!) earlier this year, I now have three points on my licence and my insurance premium...

Sixty grand tourer

I'm in the fortunate position to be able to spend £50k-£60k on a sports car which will be our third car and therefore used only as a treat. Ideally, I'd like to buy something that won't depreciate too...

Is this 2000 Saab 9-3 convertible a good buy as a 'fun' car?

Can you offer any advice as to whether the above Saab convertible would be a good buy? It has full Saab service history, two owners, petrol engine and was registered in 2000 on a W plate. It's done 71,700...

I want a fun sports car and have been recommended the Mazda MX-5 - what do you think?

I would like to buy a secondhand sports car for occasional fun use. I have a budget of £3000 - £3500. The Mazda MX-5 has been suggested. What is your opinion and are there any other possibilities that...

Recommend a fun, quirky car - possibly a convertible - for under £7000?

I will soon graduate from university, and will be starting work at the end of the summer. Before I do so, I am looking to purchase a car that is both economical to run and insure but that is also quirky...

Would you recommend a high mileage BMW 3 Series E46 as a first car?

I am 24 years old with only named driver insurance and am now in the position to purchase my first car. I am looking for a car which is fun to drive, safe, with acceptable insurance and economical. I have...