Recommend a 7-seater vehicle for short journeys and occasional long trips?

We currently have a Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit as a company car. It has 33,000 miles and will be four years old in November. We have been given a price of £10,550 to buy it. Would this be a good move,...

Recommend a small, economical runabout?

Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance, around 12-18 months old from Motorpoint in...

Want to sell my car quickly - what's the best route?

I’m selling my 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.4TSi SE+, as I'm getting a car through a company run scheme instead. What’s the method for selling it and getting a reasonable price for it? Secondly, what are your...

Can you suggest an economical used car that can cover lots of motorway miles?

I currently drive a diesel Smart Passion car which is now approaching three years old and I wish to replace it with a second hand car of about six months old. I do not necessarily require a four seater,...

Can you recommend a small and economical car for £4000?

My mother needs a small economical car that’s reliable. She drives around town most of the time and once a week she does a return trip of 100 miles to see her mother. Any suggestions? She has a budget...

Should I change the timing belt and water pump on my 8-year-old Citroen C4?

I run a Citroen C4 SX HD1 110 diesel that is now eight years old, with 93,000 miles on the clock and still running fine. The car is serviced according to the handbook by the local Citroen dealer. Financial...

C5 problems - can you help?

I have a Citroen C5 Tourer that is blowing a headlight bulb every two weeks. Also, I find the car extremely uncomfortable with a lack of under thigh support on the right side.

Which small car is best over speed bumps?

Which small car (Fiesta size) has the softest suspension and a long enough wheelbase to cope with speed bumps?

Buying a 4x4 for the school run - diesel or petrol?

We are looking to buy a 4x4 for our two mile school run. We are keen on a BMW X3, but have heard that short trips are not good for diesels due to the DPF blocking. Is two miles too short a journey for...

Is the dealer liable for the faults with me used car?

Two weeks ago I bought a Citroen C5 Tourer from a one man dealer. The reversing sensors and power steering do not work. Would the legal warranty cover this?