Car depreciation - why is my Lexus worth so little?

Two years ago I bought a 2011 Lexus CT200 SE-L Premier with 12,000 miles on the clock. I paid about £24,000 and when it went in for an annual service this week (33,000 miles) I asked for a valuation against...

Can I reject a car due to poor fuel economy?

I bought a 2008 Lexus IS220d recently from an independent dealer. When I bought the car the salesman told me it would return 40+mpg. However, the car hasn't returned anywhere near this figure, with an...

What should I replace my Lexus CT200 with?

I require a replacement (same size or smaller) for a Lexus CT200. The new car must have higher seats, rear camera and parking assist. Price not important but need five-doors for transporting dog etc. Reliability...

Buying a used car for £11k - Lexus or Volvo?

I wish to buy a quality car that I can get into easily. I'm looking at the Lexus RX and the Volvo XC90. They would need to be around 6 - 10 years old reflecting a limited budget of £11,000. What should...

Buying a used, low mileage car - any pitfalls?

I am considering changing my 2010 Lexus for a 2012 IS250. Price is £17,975 and mileage is 2881. Is this a good deal?

Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot?

We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height crossover/4x4 type vehicle (four-wheel drive is not...

Buying a Lexus - which model is best?

I have an extremely reliable 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 estate that has done 410,000 mile. I am now thinking of changing it for a Lexus. My son has a IS250 with the high quality sound system and sensible...

Can I give my car to charity?

Can I give a car away to charity? I have old lexus GS300, with 11 months MoT and I no longer need it.

Which E-Class offers the best ride comfort?

I'm hoping to buy a 2 or 3 year old Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible for low mileage, fair weather driving. I like the write ups for the 350 diesel engine but the sport suspension sounds hard and I want...

'New' tyre is two years old?

I have just had four new Goodyear tyres fitted to my mothers Lexus GS300. The tyres were sourced via the internet and fitted at a tyre depot. On bringing the wheels home to fit to the car I have seen...