What should I check for on a used Toyota Hilux?

I fancy buying a Hilux about two years old. Which engine is better - the 2.5 or 3.0? And is there anything particular to check out apart from what it's been used for?

Which engine for new Hyundai i20?

We are replacing our Mazda 2 and wonder what your thoughts are regarding choosing between the 1.2 engine or new 1.0 litre in the i20? The car will be kept for at least five years, so maintenance wise...

Which engine for new MX-5?

Most reviews of the new Mazda MX-5 praise and recommend the 1.5 engine, but the most recent review I have seen advises going for the 2.0 engine especially as this only costs an extra £850 including an...

Buying a Clio/Captur 1.2 - can I get a manual?

I'm looking to upgrade from my Megane Coupe to potentially a Captur or even the Clio (which is know as about as big as my Megane). The 1.2 TCE seems good but I hate the EDC. Is it likely Renault will...

Which engine do you recommend for the EcoBoost Ford Fiesta or Focus?

I'm thinking of buying an EcoBoost Ford Fiesta or Focus. It must be automatic. Which engines do you suggest? Also, which size wheels and tyres for someone who prefers comfort to bling?

Which Golf engine?

I'm helping my folks replace their 2003 Ford Focus TDCI Sport with a Volkswagen Golf. They only do 6000 miles per year and fancy a Golf having had a few in the past. Which engine would you recommend? They...

1.0 Ecoboost, or 1.6 Ecoboost?

I am interested in the Ford C-Max. I do not do more than 8k miles per annum and will not tow a trailer. Would you recommend the 1.6T or 1.0T 125 PS ecoboost engine?

Which engine for a Ford S-MAX?

I'm homing in on MPV for family (two adults and three growing kids) and have discounted Grand C-Max and Mazda5 in favour of S-Max on basis of needing the extra room. I need your advice on engines please:...

Which used economical small car?

We are looking to replace our 53 plate Vauxhall Meriva (which we have been very pleased with) with a used Vauxhall Astra - only one or two years old. We do about 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year. We are...

Which engine for a recent Audi TT?

I`m on the point of buying a nearly new Audi TT coupe , but cant decide bewteen a 2.0 TFSI sport or the TDI quattro sport . Which is going to be the most reliable over 5 or 6 years . Does either have...