What is the best, economical commuting car for £5000?

I just started a new job in which I'm doing 120 miles a day, mostly motorway, five times a week. What would be the most economical car to commute and what kind of mpg can I get? I can spend around £5000,...

What small car is cheap to insure for a teenager with low running costs?

What small car do you recommend for around £6000 - £6500. It must have five doors and five seats. My 18 year old son will also use the car so must be cheap on insurance. I can't decide between a Ford Fiesta,...

Should I get a petrol Peugeot 308 or a Toyota Auris Hybrid?

I'm waiting to view and test drive a Peugeot 308 Allure 1.2 (130) auto that is being moved to a more local dealership. It's a 2015 reg with only 4000 miles for £10,400. It looks a lovely car but I have...

What's causing the intermittent power loss in my Toyota RAV4?

I have a Toyota RAV4 CVT 2014 petrol, that has an intermittent loss of power when trying to pull away particularly from a side. I'm not sure if it's the tyres as they are Bridgestone Dueller HT 235/55...

Should my insurer give me a courtesy car equivalent to my vehicle?

I had a low impact bump causing damage to rear bumper and small dent to body work above bumper. I claimed on my insurance and my Toyota RAV4 was allocated a date for estimate to be carried out at appointed...

Why is it hard to select fifth gear in my Toyota Yaris?

I have a 2010 Toyota Yaris diesel six-speed manual with 70,000 miles on the clock. It's now very hard to select fifth gear. Ive had the car six months with no other problems. Any ideas?

Is the Toyota Yaris as reliable as the Volkswagen Polo?

I don't do much mileage and want a car to last a long time. I've seen a 2015 Volkswagen Polo with less than 3000 miles on clock. I'm wondering if a Toyota Yaris will be as reliable as a Polo. I'm trading...

Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers?

My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased and the same car will cost me £165 next time,...

What are the risks of buying a Euro6 diesel vehicle?

I really want to buy a hybrid car, but cannot find an estate type vehicle under £23,000 allowing enough room for my dog to be placed in the boot. I'm therefore resorting to a diesel SUV. Please can you...

Should I sell my EU6 diesel Hyundai i30 or my Toyota Auris hybrid?

I have a quandary as to which car to sell. My wife is getting a company car and we need to sell one of our current vehicles, comprising a 2015 Hyundai i30 diesel on 21,000 miles (worth around £8000) and...