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I’m in my 30s, work in investment management and use my own car for commuting and business. I currently have a 2016 Mini One Countryman 1.6-litre petrol, which has proven really unreliable with poor build...

Can you recommend a small car for short journeys?

Which car do you recommend for short journeys? I now only drive about 3 miles per day to work. Also, would it be better to go for a brand new one or one a couple of years old? Need it to be reliable and...

What's the best SUV for £22,000 or less?

I have a budget of £22,000 for a used or new SUV. It must have an automatic gearbox with a petrol or hybrid powertrain. The boot size must also be at least 550 litres or above. Other requirements include...

Which electric car is right for me?

I need to downsize my car. I'm thinking of going electric. The longest round trip would be 200 miles. I also need to have a passenger car for my grandchildren.

Why is there an anti-pollution warning light on my car?

I have a Peugeot 206 CC 2.0-litre Sport. I left it in gear when I got out of the car. When I started it again I forgot it was still in gear. Later, the engine management light came on and anti-pollution...

What’s the best petrol or hybrid, midsize SUV?

What’s the best petrol or hybrid, midsize SUV with an automatic gearbox? I don’t need a huge family car but I do need plenty of space/seats that can fold flat/recline and easy access to the boot). Need...

Which small SUV should I buy?

With £20,000 to spend on a small SUV, would you recommend a nearly new 1.5 Skoda Karoq or a slightly higher mileage BMW X1?

Why is there such a long wait for new electric cars?

Just tried to buy a Peugeot e-2008 from my local dealer, it had done 250 miles and was their demonstrator. However, Peugeot has said they can’t sell me that particular car. There is a six to seven-month...

Which is better, the Peugeot 2008 or Skoda Kamiq?

You've long rated the Peugeot 2008. Does the Skoda Kamiq (or some other new crossover?) change your view? For us, comfort comes higher than fast cornering. Is the 1-litre engine really better than the...

My daughter wants a diesel hatchback. Can you recommend a used model?

My daughter's leased MINI is coming up for renewal but she's leaning towards buying a 2 or 3-year-old car, with a diesel Golf in mind. Diesel due to her business travel of between 15k-20k miles per year....