New Motability car - what to pick?

Advice on a small auto through Motability. I was thinking of Fiat this time or Mitsubishi.

Buying an economical family car

I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K to max £12K). I would idealy like a diesel due...

Vibration in a Kia Cee'd

A high frequency vibration peaks at about 2900 rpm on my Kia Cee'd. It's not noticeable at low revs but unpleasant at 65ish mph, coming through the steering wheel and pedals. Depressing the clutch and...

Buying an SUV in Malta?

We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease, we can get a new KIA Sportage EX 2.0, Nissan Qashqai...

Lurching at low speeds

At low speed, say 5mph, my Kia Cee'd lurches violently, typically in car parks, slow traffic etc. I tried another which does the same but not so badly as far as I can tell. Dealer says nothing wrong...

Which 7-seater would you pick from the KIA Sorento, Ford Grand C-Max and Mazda 5?

I’m looking for a 7-seater. I want to avoid the S-Max because I think they seem very unwieldy. If I bought new and was less concerned about economy and transmission, what order would you put Sorento, Grand...

Buying a new small car- Rio or Polo? And which spec?

I'm looking to buy a new small car for a daily 100 mile commute which is a mix of A and B roads. Tops speeds and 0-60mph times are of no real importance to me, but comfort, reliability, and fuel economy...

Can you recommend a replacement for our Mercedes-Benz ML with a low tailgate for dogs?

My wife and I bought a Mercedes-Benz ML 270 diesel auto from new in April 2004. We are now considering replacing it with another four-wheel-drive car and would appreciate your suggestions. We have two...

Buying a car to tow 2500KG

I have a 90,000 mile 53 plate Nissan X-Trail with a head gasket on its way out (so I'm told). I have two small children and two small dogs and regulaly drive to Northern France from London. The replacement...

Can you recommend a petrol-engined 4x4 SUV?

On your website it says that the new model Santa Fe can come with a petrol engine. However there is no mention of one on the Hyundai website? I fancy having a 4x4 but am avoiding looking at any diesels...