Which small car for my 17-year-old daughter?

My 17-year-old daughter has just started driving and I think it would be more cost effective to buy her a small car rather than try to insure her on the family car. Safety and reliability are definitely...

Citroen Sensodrive problem

I have a Citroen C2 (2003) with the Sensodrive gearbox and 60,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been sticking in gear and I receive the flashing snowflake on the dash that shows a malfunction....

Enough to make your heir girl

What is the most appropriate car for a 17/18 yr old girl, hoping to go university next year. Test already passed and likely to really need a car. Parents and/or grandparents have to stump up. Many people...

Citroen C5 - a good buy?

I've been looking at Citroen C5 diesels. A few 2008-2009 cars, with 30-50k on clock, sell for £7000-8000. All three variants, 1.6D, 2.0D and 2.2D are available at this price, with or without sat-nav, mostly...

Buying secondhand car with 110g/km

I have a 2009 Hyundai i20, and would like to change for something similar to the Citroen C3 - but would also like low emission around 110g/km, low road tax and better mpg. I would also like to be able...

Will a Citroen C3 Picasso be effective in the snow with winter tyres?

I am on the point of buying a new car. I am looking at a C3 Picasso, My only reservation is that I live in NE Scotland and we get more than our fair share of snow. If the car is fitted with winter tyres...

Servicing - do I need to change spark plugs?

I have been offered an full annual service at a Citroen dealer for £300 for my four-year old C1, or a deal at £200 by the same garage for a service that mainly differs in not changing the spark plugs....

Anti-freeze in diesel fuel

My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi has gone into 'limp mode' and then cut out on me twice recently, accompanied by the ESP and auto handbrake warning lights coming on. My Citroen dealer has traced the...

Why don't you mention the Citroen C3?

You regularly comment on upright seating positions in cars, but do not mention Citroen C3 Picasso. When we replaced our car last year, we tried Honda CRV, Kia, Skoda and others - and the Citroen felt best...

First car - what should I buy for my son?

My son is 17 and I've told him that I will get him a car and insure it for a year - but at a budget of £9000 all in. Assuming the insurance is about £4500 - what car would you recommend that has low insurance...