Buying Mum's Jazz - what to check out?

I'm about to buy my Mum's old 53 reg Honda Jazz (at trade-in price). As far as I know there has never been anything wrong with it apart from an EGR valve replaced under warranty. I note from your Car by...

Replacing an Astra estate?

We have an 09 Astra Estate which has to be replaced. It is used for carrying boxes and unfortunately the new Astra is a sports estate with a sloping rear roof and the boxes won`t fit. Is there a similar...

Make me a shortlist?

Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting to drive, economical and reliable

Used Audi with a dodgy history

In Jan I bought a Used Audi which I sourced through the Audi website as it claimed that all vehicles have a service history check and will have a clean completely transparent record. I have no complaints...

What should we ask the dealer about a used Freelander

We are looking at buying a 58-Plate Freelander 2 GS, one owner with full service history. It has 94k on the clock - is this too high? Are there any questions we should be asking the dealer? The price is...

Replacing a SEAT Leon Cupra - but with what?

I read your review of the Seat Leon cupra and after a test drive agreed with every word you said, has been a fantastically fun car to drive and i have been very happy it. However as a 2003 the maintenance...

Almera or 3 Series?

I have short-listed two entirely different cars to buy as used, BMW 3 series compact (2001, 85000miles at £2200 ) and Nissan Almera (2004, 45000 miles at £2450). I am very confused to choose, I like BMW...

Buying a used SEAT Ibiza?

I like the Seat Ibiza. I have found a 2006 reg, 1.9TDI Sport for under £3k, but it has 106,000 miles on the clock. Is this something to worry about or is this quite a good deal? How long do SEATs normally...

4x4 for under £4000

Looking for 4x4 for under £4000. Live in the countryside and the road to my house is steep and unsurfaced for 0.5 mile and there's often snow in winter.

Buying a used Audi Q5

I am considering an Audi Q5 that has done 74k miles. Should I have concerns about any specific potential problems, eg engine, drive train, suspension links or electrics etc? Under normal circumstances...