Buying a Jaguar XF - which trim is best?

My Fiancee and I are looking to replace our 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2011 BMW 1 Series with a new or nearly new Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel. We are quite active - cycling, caving, flying, golf - and will need...

Buying a Fiat 500 automatic - which engine should I choose?

I want to buy a Fiat 500, which must be both petrol and automatic. However, I am confused as to which engine I should get. I live in a hilly rural location and drive only about 6000 miles a year. Which...

Need to replace my 206 GTI - what do you recommend?

I am selling my 10 year old Peugeot 206 GTI and would like a car with a similar spec and acceleration. My local mechanic recommends a Honda Jazz for greater reliability, but I am worried that it won't...

Buying a hot hatch - Polo GT or MINI Cooper?

My wife wants to replace her ageing Audi A3 automatic. She is dithering between a new Volkswagen Polo five-door Blue GT or a MINI Cooper five-door hatch, both automatic. Have you any reason to downplay...

Discovered that my new car is actually two years old - what are my options?

Earlier this year my partner and I both ordered what we thought were brand new Vauxhall Amperas for delivery in September (64 plate). When we got the cars home it became apparent that they were different....

Should I buy a Suzuki Kisashi?

I'm thinking of buying a 2014 Suzuki Kizashi for £14,999 from my local dealer. I'll only do 5000 miles and it will replace my old Vauxhall Vectra. My wife has a bad back and at five feet tall getting into...

Sports car hire questions

I am trying to arrive at a shortlist for a change of car. I am currently considering a Volkswagen Golf GTI; Golf R and BMW 328i. It's not much of a problem to arrange a short, salesman-accompanied test...

Need a baby friendly car - what do you recommend?

I'm going to be a mum for the first time in early 2015 and my husband and I need to upgrade our car. I'm looking for something that can easily get a pram and shopping/luggage in the boot, but don't want...

Buying a small hatchback - which model is best?

Please can you advise the most suitable car for me. I am hoping for reliability in a car for 10 years driving around 8000 miles per annum. A fairly small hatchback would suit and I want a car with a comfortable...

Which coupe is best - Peugeot RCZ, AUdi TT and Toyota GT8

I have about £14,000 to spend on a stylish coupe. I like the Peugeot RCZ, Audi TT and Toyota GT86. Practicality is not an issue. Which would you recommend and why?