Car for a new driver?

Buying a small used car for an 18year old boy - looking for something that is low insurance group and low tax and a diesel engine?

Petrol vs Diesel 4WD

We are considering a 4WD (or AWD) which will mostly be used in town - approx 6-10 mile journeys with no more than 6,000 miles per year. Which models should we consider and is petrol or diesel the better...

Has the Qashqai got a diesel engine?

Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci - is it a Renault diesel engine and how good or dependable is it?

I want to replace my Yaris with a car with a larger boot - what do you suggest?

I am a lady in my late sixties who plays a lot of golf. In 2005 I bought a new Toyota Yaris 1.3 and it is a very practical and reliable little car, perfect for short trips. However, to fit my clubs and...

A car for a four mile commute

Need to buy a medium sized car for the wife she only travels 4 miles a day to work so diesel no use. was thinking of a toyota prius but am worried that the low miles wont charge the batteries and cause...

Best 4x4 for £5000

I have about £5000 to spend on a diesel 4x4. I am looking at Landrover Freelanders and Nissan X trails. Which would be best and are there any others I should consider?

What small auto?

Three years ago you advised an automatic X-Trail. I have loved it. I recently retired and now need an automatic supermini with good mpg and low tax. What's your advice?

Changing to a comfortable car

As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive period. If we were to change - apart from...

Seven seater for family of five?

I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional ferrying of their friends to school, clubs...

Steering problem with a new car

I have a new Nissan Micra Acenta. I have only been driving it for three days. Yesterday I noticed that when I was driving on a very narrow windy country road. I braked when turning and the car veered...