Buying an economical runabout for £5000

I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested in low tax, fuel bills, insurance, that would ferry...

Buying a small car for family use?

I'm buying my first car at the age of 35. What used car (excluding 2 door) do you suggest to buy for a family of 3? I will commute around 40 miles per day for the 5 days of the week with some long drives...

Is this a good price for a Rapid?

I'm looking to replace my 2001 E39, found a 2012 62 plate Skoda Rapid se 1.2 TSI 'SE' 86PS 3,500 mile ex courtesy car for £11,000 at my local franchise dealer. Is this a good price, or should I consider...

Should I buy the IQ 1.0 or the 1.3?

I've decided to replace the Yaris I bought (at your recommendation) way back in 2002 with a new IQ. I've decided on a manual tramsmission but although both are VED free and with good economy, cannot decide...

Downsizing from a 4x4

I am now at an age when, you will be pleased to hear, caravanning is losing its appeal for me, and therefore no longer require a large 4x4. As a pensioner I would like to have a more economical though...

Buying used Mercedes-Benz SL

I've been attracted to the used prices of the Mercedes SL350 and 500. I'm just about to retire and would love such a second car to enjoy cruising in at weekends and maybe the odd holiday. I'm wondering...

Peugeot 4008 - coming to the UK?

Are Peugeot going to release the 4008 in the UK? Seen ads and links to Peugeot in Oz but nothing for us Brits.

New car or five-year-old Octavia estate?

Six years ago I bought an 03 plate 1.9 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate for £6k with under 80k on the clock. It now needs replacing and I don't know whether to go for another 5 yr old equivalent Octavia estate...

Small cars: Can you help me with my shortlist?

I am looking to buy a new supermini. I have looked at the new Ford Fiesta with both the 1.0 petrol and 1.5 diesel units and they seem really efficient. Which supermini do you recommend? Maybe a Mazda...

4x4 for £10,000

I am looking to buy a 4x4. It will be used for commuting and general driving but also going up and down a mile long pot holed drive four times a day and for camping trips. I have a budget of £10,000...