Which small, fun city car do you recommend?

My chairman at work suggested you might be able to give me some good advice on buying a car. I’d like to buy a small, economical car and have a budget of £8000. I live in central London so don’t drive...

Fiat 500C - which model?

Which model Fiat 500C would you recommend? I would like one with a bit of go and an automatic gearbox.

Bought back a written off car - does it need a check over?

My daughters boyfriend has had his car written off by the insurance company, it is a 53 plate Fiat Punto. It only has side passenger side damage to the rear. He has settled with their offer and has decided...

Buying a small car - but what?

My wife wants to change her Volkswagen Fox for something a little less staid. She likes the Mini Cooper (I think would suit her), the Volkswagen Polo (sticking to her fondness for Volkswagen), but also...

Which Fiat 500C?

Why have they discontinued the 1.4-litre 500C lounge, as an thinking of this model instead of the Abarth?

Rear number plate lights failed

The rear number plate on my Fiat 500 is not lighting But the bulbs are OK.

What fuel economy to expect from a Panda TwinAir?

Can anyone advise me on the real mpg which is achievable in the Twin Air petrol version of the new Panda 4x4. Official figures suggest 57 (average) but is this anywhere near realistic?

Should I have the timing belt changed on my Fiat 500?

My brilliant but under-used Fiat 500 (7200 miles) is coming up to five years old and is due an MOT and service. Last year the dealer did a "32-point service" for about £260. This included re-gassing the...

Need a spare Punto key

When I bought my Punto there was only one key. We really need another, but are finding it difficult to source one. Can you help please?

Why is my diesel Fiat 500 suffering repeated engine failures?

I purchased a Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet 2 years ago. During that time the car has been in and out of the garage for diagnostics, reputedly due to engine management lights. It has regular servicing but no one...