Buying a used Fiesta - petrol or diesel?

I'm currently looking at buying either a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 petrol or the TDCi version. I have a 13 mile trip to and from work, which is 80% in town traffic with stopping and starting. As I only...

Buying a car with space on a budget - any ideas?`

I am looking to buy a new car to replace my old Mazda 323 as I have a sneaking suspicion its about to cost me a lot of money to keep (suspension, tyres, MoT, tax renewal to name a few things!). I'm a...

Replacing Xsara Picasso - what should I buy?

I am thinking about buying a used car to replace a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI. Due to numerous problems with turbo seals and injectors, the car has become too expensive to run. I average 20,000...

Wife is expecting twins - what car should we buy?

My wife is expecting twins and we're looking for a used car which will have space for a double buggy. Our budget is up to around £10,000 and reliability and low running costs are important to us. What...

Do I need to worry about this new battery?

Recently I've not been using my car very much. I last used it on Sunday and all was fine, but on Tuesday I went to move it and the battery seemed flat (the wing mirrors also didn't open as usual when I...

Buying a used seven-seater automatic - what would you recommend?

My in-laws would like to replace their ancient Volvo estate with a nearly new seven-seater to ferry the grandchildren about. They really want an auto, preferably a diesel and preferably sliding doors....

Ford Mondeo sat nav has failed - who should pay for the repairs?

Our 2007 Ford Mondeo's factory-fitted sat nav no longer works as the GPS has failed. According to our local Ford dealership - this is due to water ingress - a corroded aerial base and cable. This will...

Buying a new car - what's best for easy access?

My husband is 75 years old with some hip/knee restriction. He is currently driving BMW X1 Diesel, doing 10,000 miles a year. He wants to replace the BMW with something that is easier to get into and has...

Used car for long commuting - what's best for £4k?

I am looking for a used car with a budget of £4000. I am commuting 130 miles daily and 90 per cent of this is motorway cruising. What cars would you recommend I look for? Primarily, I am looking for...

Need to change my MX5 for a family hatch - any ideas?

I own a 2007 Mazda MX5, but now have two small children who will need picking up everyday from school. I'd love a 5 door hatch with a DAB radio and a proper sunroof, and petrol engine or perhaps a practical...