Buying a small hot hatch - what's best?

I have a Honda civic I want to change for a smaller car. I was considering the Ford Fiesta ST for the acceleration, but I have been told the ride is very stiff. Can you suggest an alternative with similar...

Covering 40,000 miles per year - What is the most cost effective medium sized car ?

Covering 40,000 miles per year - What is the most cost effective medium to large car?

Best car for £1000?

My friend has asked for advice. He has a budget of £1000 on a car and little else. Any recommendations?

Can you suggest a small car for commuting

I need a new car to cover around 12,000 miles a year for rural commuting and occasional longer motorway trips. In no particular order, comfort, fun, economy and reliability are the priorities. So, Fiesta...

Am I entitled to compensation due to mechanical misdiagnosis?

A few weeks ago my husband's car broke down (2009 Ford Focus 1.6) and he called roadside recovery who diagnosed the head gasket had gone. We had it towed to the local dealership and told them what the...

Can I reject a car over minor faults?

I have just bought a 2007 Ford Focus. I travelled from the North East to York to pick up the car and I was told the car had no problems. Now that I have gotten the car home and looked at the MoT it states...

Ford Fiesta won't start on cold mornings

A colleague's 2009 petrol Ford Fiesta refuses to start on cold mornings. The battery is fine as lights and radio work OK, but it just won't start. However, once it's going and warmed up it'll run fine....

Can you recommend a petrol estate?

I am looking to replace my 2.2 Automatic Vauxhall Omega estate with something of a similar-ish size boot, while still being an auto and petrol, as my commute to work is only about four miles so makes a...

Buying a petrol SUV - what do you recommend?

I want to buy a new SUV, but only cover short distances and the new DPF diesels aren’t suitable. What do you recommend?

Buying a used hatchback - what's best for a new driver?

I am 25 and I have recently (six months ago) passed my test. I am looking to purchase a used car and my budget is £2000-£4000. The car I learned to drive in was a Volkswagen Golf Mk V and I have had a...