What's the best family car for between £15k and £20k?

We have a budget of between £15 - £20k and are looking for a nearly new (around 2 years warranty remaining) vehicle. We cover around 10k miles a year - mostly A roads. If it were the Honest John's teams...

A trader won't compensate me for missing extras - do I have legal recourse?

My used car was advertised and sold to me as having metallic paint and climate control. Three months on, I've discover that it has neither. I took your advice and requested that the trader compensate me...

Would you recommend the Audi A7 V6 diesel?

My son-in-law hopes to buy privately an Audi A7 3.0V6 diesel, two years old with 30,000 miles for £28,000. Would you recommend this model of A7 and do you think the price is reasonable?

Should I buy extras like shine protection, GAP protection etc for our used car?

My wife is buying a used car from a franchised dealer and, as expected, the sales pitch for various extras was employed. Life shine car protection: £350. Gap protection insurance: £399. Another insurance:...

Which specification Ford Fiesta EcoBoost should I go for?

I test drove a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100 yesterday and I have fallen in love with it. What is the best spec level to buy that will hold a good value in years to come? I drove a Zetec but was wondering...

Is this Freelander part-exchange a good deal?

I am on the verge of purchasing a Freelander 2 diesel SW 2.2 TD4 XS 5-door, new, in metallic Santorini Black with Almond leather upholstery. I am trading in a Freelander 2 SW special edition 2.2 Td4 Sport...

Which large four-door car is suitable for towing a caravan?

I am nearing the end of my second year of three owning a Mercedes-Benz E220CDI Blue Efficiency diesel automatic from new. I want a large four-door car, preferably an automatic but diesel or petrol does...

Which optional extras for an Audi A1 Sportback?

I am thinking of purchasing an Audi A1 Sportback SE. What extras do you think I should have?

What extras are worth getting?

Many thanks for your suggestion of a Swift, Agila or i10 for an automatic. We've bought a Swift and are picking up on Thursday. We've been offered £299 gap insurance (which we'll get independently after...

Why do Audi charge so much for their accessories and extras?

Erin Baker recently gave a fascinating review of the options on an Audi A6 Avant. I have engaged myself with a similar quest. I look carefully at options prior to spending my hard-earned on what is essentially...