Make me a shortlist?

Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting to drive, economical and reliable

Best value mid-size hatchback

I want to buy a new mid range hatchback and wish to know which would be the best to buy when comparing cost, equipment, mpg, CO2 emissions, insurance, VED, length of warranty etc. One with a spare wheel...

Replacing a mk1 Yaris

Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated now that my husband is retired and we share the...

Winter wheel and tyre sets for a Santa Fe

I have a 2011 Santa Fe with standard Kumho 235/60/R18 tyres. I need to fit winter tyres for the ski season, and understand it is preferable to fit complete wheel and tyre sets if the winter tyres will...

A new medium car

I am selling my 2003 Renault Clio 1.4 Expression automatic (owned since new). I am looking to purchase a new, larger car with 5 doors and more BHP to transport four adults in comfort when required. I need...

A chain cam car for £5000?

I am after a chain cam engined medium size car, preferably a hatchback. Could you recommend one for around £5000 if that is possible.

Which small automatic?

We are looking for a cheap to run/repair economical car which will do about 16,000 miles a year. My wife has an automatic license & so that limits us somewhat. Five seats including three that can take...

Buying new tyres - what do you recommend?

I have a 56 plate Hyundai Santa Fe currently on Hankook Dynapro HP 235/60R18/103H tyres. I need to replace two. Should I replace with the same or would you suggest I consider any alternatives? Your advice...

Baby friendly car for £10k

We have our first child on the way and need a new car as a result. £10k is the budget, mileage per year will be 6,000, so considering a manual petrol car. Currently considering a Honda Jazz, Ford Fiesta...

Hyundai i10 - would you buy ESP?

I am wanting to buy a new Hyundai i10 classic (1.2 litre) and need to decide whether to buy the ESP option. From what I have read, ESP is thought to prevent a lot of accidents, but I am not sure whether...