Car for a new driver?

Buying a small used car for an 18year old boy - looking for something that is low insurance group and low tax and a diesel engine?

Noisy clutch on a Citroen C5

Clutch is noisy engaging and disengaging sometimes, usually when the engine is cold - the car is a 1.6 diesel with 18,000 miles. Sounds as if the clutch is slipping but it isn't - it pulls away great and...

Is the new Citroen C3 reliable?

I would like to part exchange my eight-year-old Citroen C3 Sensodrive for a six-month-old, 3500 mile Citroen C3 16v Exclusive diesel hatchback from my local Citroen dealer. He allowed £1700 on my C3. Is...

Toyota Prius, Honda Insight or Citroen C1?

Would you rather buy an older Toyota Prius with low mileage or a newer one with high mileage? Would you go for the Prius or a Honda Insight or a Citroen C1? My insurance for the Prius is very high, also...

A car for a four mile commute

Need to buy a medium sized car for the wife she only travels 4 miles a day to work so diesel no use. was thinking of a toyota prius but am worried that the low miles wont charge the batteries and cause...

What used auto with low emissions?

I need to find a 'good' second hand automatic car, no more than 2L, that has low tax band/ CO2 emissions, can you recommend any please? Have already had Ford Escort, Vauxhall Cavalier & Astra (Currently...

First car for a tall driver?

Can you suggest cars that might be suitable for a young (17 year old), very tall (6'3") driver, who finds many cars very uncomfortable, but has a limited budget and a 17 year old's insurance premiums....

Citroen C3 with a whining clutch

I have a Citroen C3, 1.4, 02 plate. The problem with my car is the clutch but I'm not sure exactly what the exact problem is. Originally the clutch pedal was juddering, down & up & then it dissappeared....

Which family MPV, and which fuel?

We are looking to buy a family MPV and are considering the Peugeot 5008 or the Citroen Grand Picasso. The car will be used for general running around in the city and also taken 20 miles 3 times a week...

What first car?

I've just passed my test and am looking for a first car. Main thing for me is it needs to be safe, cheap to insure and fairly reliable. I have been looking at a Citroen C2 1.1 (2003) second hand for just...