Need a medium sized SUV - which is best?

We’re looking to buy a medium sized SUV. It must have space for large dog and a couple of kids. We drive about 14,000 miles a year including a daily work commute totalling 28 miles over half of which is...

Should we buy another Honda Jazz or look at the Ford Fiesta 1.25?

My wife’s Chinese-built Honda Jazz 1.2 is now five and a half years old and is approaching 50,000 miles. She drives around 8000 miles a year, including a fortnightly motorway round trip of 180 miles. We...

What's the best family car for £10,000?

We are looking for a family car. Our main criteria is: (1) Big enough for a young family yet as car like as possible and easy to drive/park locally; (2) Comfortable on long motorway journeys; (3) Lots...

Is my Venga's engine run in?

I bought a brand new Kia Venga 1.4 ecodynamics petrol at the end of October 2012 and have driven just over 3500 miles, mostly short trips but including one from Kent to North Yorkshire and return. I...

Which used five-door hatch?

Which used five-door hatch should I buy? Budget is £5000. Reliability and economy is a must. Low tax and insurance would be help as well.

Changing the engine - what legalities?

I have been told I need a new short block in my Kia Picanto. Yesterday a man from a breakers yard recommended that I change the whole engine rather than part of it as in the long run it is less complicated....

Can I reject a car over poor fuel economy?

In March 2013 I took delivery of a Kia Rio as part of the NHS lease scheme. This was chosen based on the fuel economy info from Kia and the lease company appointed by the NHS. However, since driving the...

Lack of torque in a Sorento

I have owned two Kia Sorentos for ten years, and have been very satisfied with them driving over 200k miles. At 60k miles in my second one, I experienced a definite loss of power in 3rd, 4th & 5th gears...

Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000?

I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered a CLK. Part of me feels that I don't need something...

Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems?

I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...