Should I buy a hybrid or plug-in hybrid car?

I always bought new cars every 3 years and, in 2015, with 2 grandchildren, bought a BMW 218d Gran Tourer. Great car; no complaints and no issues. Don't believe in electric cars so due to the shunning of...

We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start?

We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles this year, mostly short trips and are quite obviously...

I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy?

I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving and some city/country driving, averaging 15,000 miles...

I'm looking for a medium-sized hatchback. What's the best model to buy?

I've got up to £25k to spend. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (either the Style or the R). It's a Golf-size car I want, with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox. Is the Golf a better option than...

When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed?

My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?

I'm buying a high mileage BMW, do you have any advice?

I'm about to buy a high mileage but very well maintained 2008 BMW 520d. It looks really nice and clean. The car is in pristine condition but there is no way to get into the engine and understand what is...

Is a used car with very low mileage cause for concern?

I’ve seen a BMW 320i M Sport that I’m rather interested in. It’s at the main dealer. It was registered in late July 2017 but has covered only 2500 miles. Is that low mileage likely to be a problem? I tend...

I need a ULEZ-compliant family car. Could you make some suggestions?

I live just outside London and my car is about to be rendered useless by the ULEZ. I have a Ford S-MAX (diesel 2.0-litre) and although I'm used to the space, I don’t really need a 7-seater. I'm totally...

I'm irritated by the EU and want to change our cars for non-European alternatives. Suggestions?

Irritated by EU machinations, I’m increasingly inclined to change our BMW X2 and Audi TT Sport (both 2-litre petrol & auto) for non-European alternatives, which frankly is proving a very difficult proposition....

Why are my tyres wearing out so quickly?

I have a BMW X3 M40d purchased November 2019. It's done around 10, 500 miles in that time mostly around town with only a few motorway trips. It's just had its first service and I've been informed that...