Should I import a new Toyota Corolla?

I recently drove a Toyota Corolla as a hire car in Ireland. It is was great - exactly what I would want to replace my Avensis with when the time comes, but Toyota don't sell in in the UK. What would...

Buying a Volvo V40 - which wheel size is best?

In considering a purchase of a new Volvo V40 the standard wheel/tyre is a 16-inch alloys (called Matres) with 205/55 tyres. A paying option (assumed to be an improvement) is to select the 17-inch alloys...

What should I buy - Audi A3 petrol or Mazda3 diesel?

Please could you recommend one of the following two new cars for us: Audi A3 1.4 ACT 150 SE auto or Mazda3 2.2d SE-L auto? Which one would be more reliable and happier to own over the next 10 years? Our...

Skoda Octavia - which wheel size is best?

Having read numerous reports about the Skoda Octavia Estate SE Business 1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF it seems to tick most of the boxes. However, I would be grateful for your advice on wheel size and tyres. The...

Need a van like car - what do you suggest?

I've been driving a series of Volkswagen Caravelle window vans for the past few years, but now want to downsize to a Caddy Life or Mercedes-Benz Citan. To confuse the issue, we are also tempted by the...

Need a car for rural commute - which should I get?

I am considering moving to an area in the central belt in Scotland (between Edinburgh and Glasgow) that won’t have easy access to motorways. Therefore, I am thinking about getting a 4x4 for the days the...

MINI Convertible - which model is best?

My wife wants a MINI Convertible and has decided the plain Cooper and Chilli pack will be the best choice. Also, since I will sometimes drive it too and given that I normally cannot find my way out of...

Honda CR-V - should we sell or keep it?

Our Honda CR-V (petrol, automatic) needs new tyres before the winter, which I guess will cost £600+. We’ve done 74,000 miles in the Honda and are quite happy with it, although it’s expensive to run with...

Need a small car with high seating - what do you recommend?

I am looking to buy an economical car, with an automatic transmission, with leather seats and high seating. I am a 75 year old female only 5'2". What can you recommend?

Replacing Mitsubishi Space Star - what should I buy?

Can you recommend a good replacement for my 12 year old automatic Mitsubishi Space Star either new or very nearly new? It has given good service but it is time for a newer model. I would prefer a small,...