Which car should I buy for a 130-mile daily round trip?

I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car for a daily round trip of 130 miles, and my criteria is reliability, economy and decent motorway performance. My preference is for an automatic gearbox. I currently...

DSG of Thornhill writes…

I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 Litre Diesel with a DSG box that I like. Is this box available outside the Audi/Volkswagen Group

Which used car would you recommend in the 1.6-litre range?

I am looking to buy a used car, up to seven years old, and I'm wondering which type of car in the 1.6-litre range is quite cheap to tax and insure.

Can I insist on a replacement part rather than a repair after my Ford Galaxy was reversed into?

My parked 5-year-old Ford Galaxy was reversed into causing damage to the bumper, hatch and tow bar. The driver's insurance assessor has inspected my vehicle and is insisting the hatch is repaired. I don't...

Is it common for misfuelling inhibitors to prevent filling with the correct fuel?

My 2009 diesel Ford Mondeo is fitted with a misfuelling inhibitor. I called in at a recently-refurbished Esso station in Stoke-on-Trent at the weekend to find both the petrol and diesel nozzles were the...

How can I export my Ford S-Max to Singapore?

I am looking to export my one-year-old Ford S-Max 2.5T to Singapore. Do you have any advice and can you recommend an agent to help me ship and import the car into Singapore?

Are the 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec diesel and new Volkswagen Polo available with cruise control?

I intend buying a new car soon, but I cannot decide between a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec diesel or a new Polo diesel. Also is it possible to get cruise control on either one?

What are the pros and cons of leasing a car?

I am considering leasing my next car. I need a very reliable car for the forseeable future due to family commitments and need no unexpected bills! I would like a Ford Fiesta diesel 1.4 or something similar....

Do all diesel cars suffer with Diesel Particulate Filter faults?

I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Berlingo Multispace. The model I am looking at does not have a Diesel Particulate Filter. I currently have a diesel Ford Galaxy and have had repeated problems with...

Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats?

We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips. Our total budget is £25,000. It must be automatic...