Would a Mazda 3 be a good replacement for my Toyota Corolla?

It's time to change my Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVTi which has basically given 128,000 trouble free miles. I intend to gift this car and then buy a petrol replacement outright. Not so sure about a Toyota Auris...

I want a 4-door car with a large boot that also looks good - what do you recommend?

I would like to sell my 2008 BMW 2D convertible and buy a hard top car with 4 doors and a larger boot. The car was originally just a fun car and it's a super car to drive, however, my circumstances have...

Should I get a hybrid for my company car?

I have a BMW 520d saloon as my company car. I may need to change later in the year for an estate and the hybrids look very attractive, certainly from a tax point of view. The BMW is about £240 per month...

What car has a lot of boot space and does good mpg?

I tour for a living and my Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is about to die. I need something with more boot space than the Volkswagen Golf, but don't know whether to go German again or do what everyone is telling me...

What small cars come with a sliding or panoramic sunroof?

I am looking at a Ford Fiesta, DS 3 and a Renault Twingo as I'm after a small to medium car with an economical engine that's about one year old. I would like a sunroof or panoramic view if possible and...

Why does the temperature gauge in my Toyota Avensis sporadically read high?

The temperature gauge in my 2006 Toyota Avensis 2.2 keeps reading high. I got the car about a month ago and it has only happened twice. I took the car to a garage the day after it showed high the first...

Could you recommend a 7 seat, economical car for £12,000?

I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira and am looking to buy a new 7 seat car. I have a £12,000 budget and I want a car that is economical to run, performs well in all weathers, good mpg, has easy access to...

Should I buy a petrol or petrol hybrid automatic Toyota RAV4?

I use my Toyota RAV4, 2.0-litre diesel manual for volunteer ambulance driving and do approximately 12,000 miles per year, plus 3-4,000 private mileage. I am considering changing to an automatic but would...

Which is the best driving instructor car, Hyundai i30 or Toyota Auris?

I am a driving instructor and now need to change my instructor car, although I also use this car for my personal use being a mum of 3. I currently drive a Toyota Yaris but looking to buy a Hyundai i30...

What is your opinion on importing cars from overseas auctions?

I am considering buying a used Toyota Landcruiser from a UK company that buys at auction in Japan and then imports the car into the UK. Several UK companies are active in this market, they manage the import...