Why should I avoid a DSG gearbox?

I am looking to buy a automatic small/medium size car about two-three years old I have been told to avoid the ones with the DSG gearbox (why?) and stick to a conventional auto with torque converter....

Cars with large boots?

We are looking for an economical family car with a large boot. We have two young children and a teenager and go camping every summer, so need something to fit all that. Do you have any suggestions?

What small MPV/hatchback should I buy?

I want to change my 1.6HDI VTR+ Berlingo Multispace 2009 for something smaller with a petrol engine. My needs are easy ingress/egress, highish seating position, flat load bay with rear seats lowered, reliability,...

Buying a car for 30k miles a year?

I travel around 30,000 miles each year, mainly for business. The family has mainly grown up and gone, so no need for a large estate (currently in a Volvo XC70), although I would require some room in the...

Which new large all-wheel drive?

My 2006 Audi A6 Allroad (bought from new) recently let me down on the motorway and I've lost confidence in it. I need to ford a small stream (level fluctuates) on a daily basis and I really appreciate...

What smart, cheap car?

I have been used to company provided vehicles of many shades, invariably new (ish) & leased. Due to a (voluntary) career change, I need something "smart but dirt cheap" - ie anything German, max budget...

Buying a used medium sized diesel - what would you recommend?

I am looking to buy a medium sized diesel without DPF. After reading too many internet forums I am now unable to decide what to plump for given that there seems to be so many diesels that have expensive...

Petrol or diesel Sportage?

We have chosen the '3' spec Sportage 2wd but it only comes in diesel, the '2' spec comes in 1.6 petrol but all reports say it is underpowered. I've driven the 1.7 diesel and it's not bad. I only do 5...

Returning a used car because of a gearbox issue?

Having bought a used Toyota Yaris 5 weeks ago from a franchised dealer, the gearbox synchromesh isn't functioning properly. Even on the test drive it was hard to get into 1st unless stationary and it crunched...

Which 2.0 diesel car?

Can you please recommend any 2.0-litre diesel engines for short to medium journeys, around 13,000 miles per year?