Buying a small car

I want to buy a small used car for about £10,000. Could you make a few suggestions please. I've been looking at a Fiat 500.

Does my Kia Picanto 1.0 have a timing belt or chain?

I can’t see any reference in the car manual about the replacement of the cam belt on my Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol (2015 model). Do I need to replace the cam belt at any time or does it use a chain?

Can you recommend a modern replacement for my Fiat Coupe?

I recently lost my beloved 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. We were lucky to walk away. Having owned the car since 2002 I am looking for a replacement with the...

Kia warranty expired two days ago - can I still make a claim?

My wife's Kia Picanto has just failed its MoT due to the airbag warning light remaining on. The car is two days out of its seven-year warranty, and has 26,000 miles on the clock. I have spoken to the...

I need a comfortable and relaxing car - should I choose electric or hybrid?

I want to buy a new automatic car and will consider electric or hybrid models. I often travel, for pleasure, 100 - 200 miles a day. I have increasing mobility problems with arthritis in the lower half...

Kia Venga petrol tank corrosion - should the dealer pay for the repair?

My Kia Venga is exactly eight years old, so one year beyond its manufacturer warranty. Nevertheless, am I unreasonable to think that Kia should have a responsibility for the repairs to my car's petrol...

My 8-year-old Kia has a long list of issues despite being lightly used. Do you agree this is unacceptable?

I own an 8-year-old Kia Sportage that I bought from my local Kia dealer 7.5 years ago with 2500 miles on the clock. Since then, the car has been serviced and MOT'd at that garage. At its recent service,...

What's the best electric car for towing a caravan?

We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan up to 250 miles at a time. Both are MoT'd and running...

Are there any all-electric estates that are big enough to take a dog in the back?

I don't seem able to find an all-electric estate car (not an SUV because of loading height) with 450 litres (roughly) behind the back seat to take a large dog and 0-60mph in no more than 8 seconds. Any...

Can I use an independent garage for my car's first service?

I have a Kia Rio GT Line, which is due for its first service. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I should go to the main dealer, which is quite a long way from my house, or my local garage (just...