Can you recommend a petrol crossover or SUV with some guts to get me up the hills where I live?

I bought a 2010 Honda CR-V last year. This was my first purchase after many years of loaning a car. However, I’m a single mum and only do short school runs and a 20 minute country lane drives to work....

Can you recommend a small estate car that doesn't have all the gadgets under the bonnet that cost serious money to repair?

I currently own a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI having bought in used from the main dealer. I have suffered a new clutch and DMF (fortunately under warranty) at 40k miles and now I have to fork out for an EGR...

Do you think EV prices will come down, and the better ranges will be worth waiting for?

My wife and I are thinking of buying an electric car. We have a 10-year-old diesel Ford S-Max with 70,000 miles on the clock. We got it as a family workhorse when we used to tow a caravan. We'd now like...

I want to sell my old car for a new electric vehicle. Is there a scrappage scheme for this?

I have a 12-year-old BMW that is getting expensive to keep on the road. I want to get an electric car. It needs to be one that can handle the bumpy lane I live on (full of potholes). Is there a scrappage...

Should I buy a petrol 4x4 to tow a caravan?

I'm due to change my 2008 diesel Honda CR-V and wanted another diesel 4x4 to pull my caravan with a laden weight of around 1250kg. I would now prefer a petrol 4x4, but cannot work out what I should look...

Why does nobody build small cars with torque converter automatic gearboxes?

The Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto both come with automated manual transmissions. Why do they not get torque converter gearboxes?

Can you recommend a small, automatic car that's cheap to insure for a young driver?

I'm looking for a second car that I can insure my 19-year-old son on. My wife insists the car must be automatic and 5-door (as she will also use it). I can see that very few 1-litre cars are autos. What's...

What automatic car should I replace my old Kia Picanto with?

I'm looking to replace my 2005 Kia Picanto (automatic) with something similar, but more up to date. My budget is up to £8000 and a torque converter would be preferred. I'm only doing 4000 miles a year....

Whats the best used buy as a family car to replace our Focus?

I had a Focus and am now seeking a used petrol vehicle, preferably £8k to £12k but could go more if need be. I do 8000 miles a year that includes the daily city commute and monthly 200 mile motorway trips....

Can I report a dealer for selling a car at a rip off price?

How much should I pay for a 2008 Kia Picanto automatic with 17,000 miles? I am being told that these are like gold dust and I fear people are willing to pay over the odds. One has just been sold by a garage...