We'd like to replace our underpowered Fiesta with a 1.4-litre Punto - do you have any advice?

Having had two 5-door 1242cc Fiat Puntos and loved them, we then PX’d for a Ford Fiesta 1242cc Style almost three years ago. We have been disappointed with the Ford’s performance. We loved the easy driving...

Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend

We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat 500 and a 2008 Volvo C30, plus £6000. What do you...

New Juke for our daughter?

My daughter needs a new cars. She likes big cars but needs an economical car as she drives high mileage. The booot needs to be good for the dog. Looks are important but price more so. Nissan Juke has been...

What do you recommend to replace our Renault Clio?

We are looking for a new car, preferably a forecourt model or demonstrator with less than 5000 miles on the clock so we can avoid instant depreciation. We currently drive a 2003 Clio Billabong and have...

Car damaged in supermarket car park – can I ask to see the store’s CCTV?

I've sustained a dent in the nearside front wing of my Dacia Duster, whilst it was parked in a supermarket car park. I asked the customer service personnel at the supermarket as to whether they had CCTV...

Buying a new small car – what would you recommend for winter conditions?

My daughter is looking for a new/nearly-new car for her drive to work. Her budget is £9000 and it must be suitable for winter conditions as she drives through the Berwyn Mountains (Wales), which have narrow,...

Need a new family estate/4x4 - what should I buy?

I’m having trouble choosing a new car; I need room for a child with enough boot space for lots of luggage. I would like something rugged and sporty, as I do short journeys midweek, with a 600 mile round...

Buying a small hatchback for dual carriageway commute?

We're looking for a replacement for a 2004 1.2 Skoda Fabia. The car will do approximately 40 miles a day, 70% of which is on dual carriageway which may be sufficient to make a diesel a more economical...

A small car for a steep drive?

We currently own a Toyota Yaris SR 1.33 but the ground clearance is insufficient to cope with our steepish driveway, therefore we would like to replace this with another small or medium size vehicle (either...

Which fun car do you recommend for a daily 30-minute commute?

I would appreciate your recommendation of what car to get. I have between £6000-£8000 to spend on a car. I am 24 years old and do not have a no-claims bonus due to never having a car before. I am looking...