Should I get a small diesel car or small petrol car?

Which car is cheaper and better to run please, considering the cost of diesel. A 2009 Fiat Panda Multijet diesel or a 2006 Toyota Aygo petrol? I am getting around 60mpg out of my diesel Panda, but with...

Which 4WD SUV to replace my Freelander?

Against my better judgement I have owned two Land Rover 1.8 petrol Freelanders and, as predicted, both have been unreliable with many problems over the years. Despite that I still like the car. It is the...

Should I use the main dealer for my service?

My wifes 2010 Aygo is due 20,000 ml service. Shall I use a Toyota dealer - pricey at £200 plus - or a decent independent I know? Will it affect my warranty or resale value using a non official garage?

Should I take this ex demo Avensis?

My local dealer is offering an 11 plate ex demo Avensis 2.0 D4D TR Estate for £18,000. I have a Panda Multijet on a 56 plate with 60,000 on the clock in reasonable condition for possible trade in. Is...

A diesel 4x4 for a GP

I am a GP in West Yorkshire and have to drive 24-30 miles a day through all weathers. I have been very happy with my old Subaru Forrester (1997) - which I fitted with all terrain tyres - apart from the...

Yaris vs Jazz

I am looking to buy a Yaris or a Jazz, can you tell me which one you would recommend?

Buying a family car

I currently drive a 1.5 tech run Renault Megane. We're expecting our second child and need bigger boot and more spacious interior. I also have a bad back so was looking for something higher up. Budget...

An older driver buying a smaller car

I'm 72 and looking for a smaller car. Comfort is essential, as is fuel economy, low tax, and an automatic transmission. I am trading a Corolla 1.6 Automatic registered 04, 46,000 miles immaculate condition....

We'd like to buy a car with easy access and a petrol engine - what do you suggest?

Increasing age has made us consider our future motoring. We've passed our second car, a Volkswagen Polo, on to a granddaughter and are considering downsizing from our A4 2.0TDI SE saloon to something smaller...

Is a high-mileage Toyota Prius a reliable purchase?

I am looking to buy a 2007 Toyota Prius that has done 136,000 miles but comes with a full service by Toyota for £4700. The car is in very good condition. Are there any pitfalls of buying a high mileage...