Which diesel to replace my 2003 Mondeo with reasonable maintenance costs?

I am looking at changing my 2003 Ford Mondeo TDCi LX with 70,000 miles for something newer. Please suggest a suitable diesel replacement. I don’t want to lose too much size but would like something fractionally...

Did supermarket fuel cause a blocked fuel filter in our Nissan X Trail?

I read with interest a recent article you posted regarding supermarket fuel and thought I would share my feedback. Following your advice, after purchasing my Nissan X-Trail in 2004, I used only Shell or...

Which new car offers reliability, good fuel economy and space for passengers?

I am looking to buy a new car but am totally confused at the moment. I want a car with performance, good handling and comfort. My wife and I also need something with all-round ability, shopping journeys...

Which safe 4WD car offers fun, practicality and room for a family?

I drive a Mazda MX5, which I love to bits, but which isn't practical as it snows where I live, so the rear wheel drive isn't the best. I thought a 4WD would be more realistic so I bought a Honda CR-V,...

X-Trail or Santa Fe?

I have up to about £6k to spend and I have narrowed my choice down to the newer 06 2.2 Crd Santa Fe and a cheaper 04-05 Xtrail 2.2 Dci I like the look of both, I prefer the seven seater option of the...

Windows down or air con on?

My 60 Nissan Micra has air conditioning. I am told that using this dramatically increases the fuel consumption. I am also told that having the windows wide open does the same. What is the truth ?

Why couldn't Nissan provide a replacement tyre for my X-Trail?

Having been unable to drive my 2011 Nissan X-Trail for some months and the 12 month service being due, Marshalls of Bury St Edmunds collected and returned my car duly serviced and, although it had only...

Is my Nissan X-Trail's electrical fault related to the tailgate?

My 2007 Nissan X-Trail Adventura failed its first MoT on a broken wire to the high level stop light in the tailgate. It then failed its second MoT on the same problem. Now the rear wiper has failed. It's...

Replacing a mk1 Yaris

Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated now that my husband is retired and we share the...

Which small or medium sized car?

Trying to decide on what auto to buy. Husband no longer able to drive. I want reasonable acceleration and decent safety features. I drive mainly in busy London suburbs and on the M25.