Do turbo engines have to work harder than naturally aspirated ones?

I have a 2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 petrol. I am looking to change it, but the newer ones all seem to have smaller engines with boosters. Does that mean that the engine will work that much harder and so not...

Can you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan?

Could you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan? It should have automatic torque converter transmission. My previous car was a Saab with a 2.3t engine...

What does the future hold for petrol cars?

What is the life span now for petrol cars? With electric cars coming in the research I have done says 2040 petrol cars will be phased out. If you own a petrol car by this date will you still be able to...

Will we see the same problems with petrol particulate filters as we have done with DPFs?

With the fitting of particulate filters to petrol cars are we likely to see the same issues with regard to short journeys and stopping the engine during regeneration?

What small automatic car do you recommend?

I'm looking to replace my wife's ageing Punto with a small automatic to help with her arthritic condition. It needs to be reliable, cheap to run (including maintenance/repair) and petrol-engined. What...

What's the most reliable family hatchback for £5000?

I'm looking to replace a 55 plate Ford Focus diesel with a similar-size family hatchback, this time petrol. Reliability and economy are top of the list. I'm currently doing 25 miles a day on A roads and...

Is a used Skoda Yeti DSG a good buy?

I’m thinking of buying a 2015 Skoda Yeti 2015 1.2 TSI DSG as a second car. The one I’m looking at seems like a good clean car with a few minor scratches but nothing major, however, the engine is noisy....

What's the best petrol or hybrid on a budget?

What petrol or hybrid cars would you suggest with high mpg (45/50+) that have a high seating position and easy to get out of. I have a max budget is £2500.

Can you recommend a car to replace our Vauxhall Meriva?

Can you recommend a car to replace our Vauxhall Meriva? We need a petrol automatic with easy access for octogenarians. Our budget is only about £8000. Reliability is a must and a "proper" auto box plus...

Is a turbo petrol or naturally-aspirated engine better when it comes to long term reliability?

I drive about 3000 miles a year and have always owned normally-aspirated petrol engines with torque-converter gearboxes. I'm wanting to buy a replacement but seem to have little option other than a turbo...