What is the most reliable used hatchback?

Can you recommend a reliable used hatchback for around £9,000? My annual mileage is around 20,000, consisting of short trips of no more than 15 miles at a time. The car would be preferably manual.

Do tyres have to match?

My front driver's side tyre on my Toyota RAV4 has a slow puncture and I'm wondering how important is it to brand match, tread match etc. tyres when you replace a tyre? Should I move the two rear original...

Can you recommend a new or used 4x4?

I'm looking to buy a new or used 4x4. My budget is around £350 per month. My weekly drive isn't much, just a 20-mile round commute, but I plan go camping at weekends. I don't need a big Land Rover Discovery-sized...

Fair trade-in value for a Toyota Auris Hybrid?

I am about to purchase a Toyota Corolla Business Edition, for delivery June/July 2023, and trading in a 2015 Auris Hybrid with 45,000 miles on the clock. They are offering me a price of £30,765 which compares...

Can you recommend a cheap car for under £5,000?

I'm in the market for a used car and have a budget of around £5000. Ideally, I'd like a petrol as I don't do many long journeys. I've had my eye on a Citroen DS3 1.6 VTI (2010-2015) but can't seem to find...

Buying a new SUV - Discovery Sport or RAV4?

I am looking for an SUV with a large boot that will accommodate my two large dogs and a spare wheel (space saver, if necessary). So far I have found the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Toyota RAV4 potentially...

Best £16,000 hatchback for comfort and fuel economy?

I am looking for a petrol automatic five-door hatchback that is not a crossover, too large or firm riding. The car must be comfortable, well-equipped, reasonably economical, reliable and ULEZ-compliant. Are...

Should I buy a petrol, hybrid, PHEV or electric car?

Can you help me choose my next car? I do about 9,000 miles per year. I am 70 years old and most of my motoring is local up to 30 miles. But I regularly travel for holidays, around 120 miles each way with...

Van-like seating position in a car?

I drive a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for work and find the seating position very comfortable as I have a bad knee which aches a lot in a normal car seat. What car (new or used) would have the closest seating...

What is causing a strange noise from offside front wheel?

I have recently purchased a used Toyota Aygo from a local Toyota dealer. The car has 7800 miles and cost me £9,900. It seems to function properly, except an unusual incident. Yesterday as I was descending...