Can you recommend a family friendly 4x4?

My wife and I are about to buy a new/nearly new car. We have two young children of school age and we live out in the country, so four-wheel drive is essential as my wife will spend a great deal of time...

Buying a used Civic - what should I look out for?

Having read a number of reviews on your site, I think a Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (8th gen) is probably the best car for my needs. Ideally I’d like to spend £4000 or under and my wife likes the idea of the...

Need a used family car for £8k - any recommendations?

Our 2005 Ford Mondeo Estate has suffered a terminal fault and we need to replace it with used car. We don't necessarily want/need another estate and have been considering the Citroen C4. Having three...

Need a car that will be kind to my bad back - what do you recommend?

My wife has hip and back problems, which makes our current car uncomfortable to ride in. Can you recommend a new car that will be better for our needs, with a large cabin and comfortable ride?

Honda FR-V - should I sell or keep?

I have 2007 Honda FR-V with a 1 .8 petrol engine and 60,000 miles on the clock. The car has a full service history and is used mainly for motorway trips. I’m very happy with the Honda and it gives me 38mpg;...

Driving aboard - do I need to carry a spare bulb kit?

There seems to be confusing feedback about the need to carry a spare bulb kit when driving in Spain. I have a 2014 Honda CR-V and there appears to be no bulb kit for this vehicle on the market. Does that...

What should I replace my old Auris with?

I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife has a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost, which is fantastic...

Which SUV should I buy?

I'm looking to buy a four-wheel drive SUV to replace my 2005 Honda Accord Tourer. I will drive around 15,000 miles a year and want a diesel. The Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V C, Hyundai i35, Kia Sportage 2.0...

My used car stinks of smoke - can I return it?

I bought a used Honda Civic (2013) a few days ago from a Honda dealer. I was told it was a non-smoker's car, but since getting it home I've noticed it smells of smoke. What's the best thing to do? Request...

Buying a new car - what would you recommend?

I am looking for a new car. The car I need has to have quite specific requirements (not least because I have significant back problems). I intend buying new and propose keeping it for about five years,...