Car not available for a test drive?

My wife was interested in buying a Hyundai i20 with automatic transmission, but we could not find any garage able to provide one to try out. I phoned Hyundai but they couldn't help find a car. It was...

Buying a smallish auto petrol MPV or SUV?

I'm writing on behalf of my Aunty who is going to change her 6 year old diesel C-Max and is looking for a new car. She is looking for a petrol (less than 4k mpa) auto small/ medium MPV or SUV with ease...

Which engine for an i40 Tourer

Considering purchasing an i40 and unsure which engine to get. Extra space required for growing family. I want to ensure best value and cheapest running costs so was wondering if you could suggest a specific...

Replacement car for the in-laws

I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they may be persuaded by a good 2nd hand model, as long...

Which small automatic car to replace a Toyota Yaris?

My wife and I are considering replacing our cars. My wife is 67 and is currently on her second Toyota Yaris, a T-Spirit with MMT transmission, which she does not find as easy as her first, fully automatic...

Crossover or true 4X4?

I drive on some really potholed tarmac roads, as well as normal roads and motorway. The new trend of crossover vehicles can have this electronic 4wd system, but are they then just jacked up cars with normal...

Which small economical car?

I currently own a Skoda Fabia 1.2 54bhp Classic which has done nearly 115000 trouble free miles and will do 47 mpg when driven carefully. I'm looking towards getting this replaced soon. I travel around...

Buying a small 4x4

Our friends are moving to Dorset and want a small 4x4 for country lanes and have asked me to research. Requirements are diesel, leather upholstery, decent load area and able to drive safely through a ford....

Thank you for your invaluable advice

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your advice. Purchased a new Hyundai ix35 via Drivethedeal, which I have been driving now for just over 1 week, and I am very happy with it. I found Drivethedeal...

Do I really need to buy insurance and paint protection with my new car?

I've just bought a new Hyundai i10 Active auto for £8527. But the salesman wanted me to pay an extra £395 for glass coat paint protection and interior Scotchguard protection and also £395 guaranteed asset...