Buying an Audi A3 - which engine?

I'm a private buyer and am thinking about buying a new Audi. I have been recommended a petrol Audi A3, as my annual mileage doesn't warrant paying extra for diesel. Question is which petrol engine? Is...

Small car needed with low entry boot - what do you suggest?

I currently drive a 2003 Citroen Berlingo that is coming to the end of its life, but I am struggling to find something to replace it. I need a smallish car with a low entry large boot that can fit dogs...

Buying a new mid-range car - what do you recommend

It's time to change my five yearvold BMW 116d Sport and I can't afford a new one. I'm looking at a Seat Leon or Kia Cee'd. Budget is up to £18,000, including part exchange on BMW. Which would you recommend...

'Running in' a new Santa Fe

I am picking up a new Hyundai Santa Fe next week from Nice, France. I had planned to drive back up the Autoroute, via Paris, to the tunnel and back home to Dorset. Looking at your previous advice on...

Should I sell my Clio and buy a Polo?

I have had from new a 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic Tom Tom but I do not find the gears run smoothly and would like to change it for a Volkswagen Polo or something with the best type of automatic gearbox,...

Which city car should I buy?

I bought a Chevrolet Spark from a main dealer (4 miles on clock and £3800 off list + great p/x on my car) a year ago and car has been no problem at all.I have now done 16,000 miles and will probably p/x...

Buying a new convertible - what would you recommend?

Someone ran into the back of our much loved 1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8S (owned from new, full main dealer service history, low mileage), fortunately my wife, who was driving it at the time, was unhurt. Unsurprisingly...

Buying a Ford B-Max - petrol or diesel?

I am hoping to buy a new Ford B-Max. I will do 11,000 miles a year, maostly of 8-10 mile trips and some motorway journeys. Which engine should I go for?

Buying a Toyota Verso - petrol or diesel?

I have driven a Toyota Verso 2.0D for the last 7 years as a Company Car. Now being made redundant I am looking to buy a replacement. I am really pleased with the local Toyota Dealer and would be happy...

Best car for carrying three children in the back?

I would like to replace my Volkswagen Golf Estate with a new car, which can carry three children, aged from a few months to seven years old. I don't want a people carrier and would prefer to have an SUV....