Recommend a 7-seater vehicle for short journeys and occasional long trips?

We currently have a Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit as a company car. It has 33,000 miles and will be four years old in November. We have been given a price of £10,550 to buy it. Would this be a good move,...

Is £13,495 a good price for a used Kia Cee'd?

I am interested in buying a Kia Ceed 1.6 GDi. I’ve spotted a 2012 car with 16,600 on the clock and the dealer is asking £13,495. Is this a good price? What kind of trade-in could I expect on a 2009 Volkswagen...

Ordered a spare wheel but got a steel space saver - can I demand a refund?

I bought a new KIA Rio recently and ordered a spare wheel to go with it. The spare cost £250 and I was expecting a 17-inch alloy wheel, but on delivery I found a 15-inch steel wheel instead. I am very...

Which used car is best for £4000?

My 65 year old mother needs to change her Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI estate. Can you recommend a replacement for £4000? It must be reliable and cheap to run, with reasonable storage. We like the Nissan Note,...

Used car has had its warranty invalidated - what can I do?

I have just purchased a 2010 KIA Sportage from an authorised dealer; however, the state of the seven year warranty is starting to worry me. Looking at the paperwork, it seems that it hasn't been serviced...

Can you recommend a diesel automatic for £10,000?

With a budget of £10,000, what Focus or bigger-sized diesel auto would you recommend secondhand? I'm running 30,000 miles per year, so it shouldn't be too expensive to run in fuel/parts, and needs to be...

Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery 3 or replace it?

I currently drive a 2007 Discovery 3 HSE with 75,000 on the clock. It has been problem-free and an excellent car (my fifth Discovery). I am considering a change at some time in the next year, and have...

What should we replace our Mitsubishi Space Star with?

We have a 2002 1.9 Mitsubishi Space Star which has reached the end of its life. We do not replace our cars on a regular basis and are somewhat out of touch with the current market. We need a replacement...

Can you recommend an all-rounder for use on a farm and longer journeys?

I have a 2011 Land Rover Defender 110, which I use on my farm and local journeys and a 2009 Honda Accord, which is used only about five times a year for long-distance trips. Service, tax and insurance...

Downsizing from a Ford Mondeo - What should I buy?

I am looking for a used car following the recent theft of my reliable Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi. I have £11,000 to spend and want something that’s reliable and comfortable. Another Mondeo would seem the obvious...