Which family SUV for commuting and long holiday trips?

In looking to change our car (a 2003 old shape Volvo V40 2.0i turbo Sport Lux). We have been considering the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDI 2 or Hyundai ix35 due to their economical running costs, reasonable size...

Real life high MPG and reliability - what's the best car?

Accompanying my new job is a 18000 to 20000 mile annual commute, mainly on motorways but also occasional A roads. I have a budget of up to £11500 but more important than the initial outlay is my main...

What tyre should I buy?

Can you recommend replacement tyres for my Kia Venga - presently Continental 205/55R16 91H. Specifically with less road noise?

What replacement for an Astra?

I am 21 and have an Astra G 2004 1.6 SXI. I'm looking to update this with something similar with a £5000 budget, what would you recommend?

Buying a small car for town?

My wife does 12,500 miles annually which is entirely urban short distances (community nurse). I would like to get her a car which would cost me ideally as little as possible to run, but be a decent car...

Wheels and tyres on a Hyundai i30 or Kia Ceed - is this possible?

Considering buying a Kia ceed or Hyundai i30 and would prefer to buy top range model with leather seats but would like to avoid harsh ride and criticisms of 17-inch wheels. How easy is it to have them...

Which used automatic for £7000?

I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below. Would you please help me decide? Options in...

Which small car offers good fuel economy?

My wife has a Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club which is three years old in August and has done about 15,000 miles. It cost just under £9000 new as it was the last of the old models. I am considering replacing...

Buying an economical family car - what would you recommend for £8-10K?

Looking to buy an economical to run family car (we are replacing a Vectra) my husband currently travels an hour each way to work so we are looking for decent boot space and are thinking of buying a diesel...

Kia Cee'd, 1.4 petrol, manual, 2012 - What's the target price?

I currently have a 2006 Ford Focus LX 1.8 TDCi estate. It has done 90,000 miles and I think some hefty repair bills may be approaching. Due to DMFs, DPFs, price of diesel, servicing costs, etc. I think...