Need a car with good economy for driving in town

I've got a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and do mainly town driving, which usually gives me 45mpg. I noticed that the Octavia (2004-2013) 1.6 diesel and the Toyota Auris hybrid (2013-) Touring both get similar...

Need a hybrid for taxi work - E300 or Prius?

I am a taxi driver and have £12,000 to spend on a used hybrid. Which do you recommend between the Mercedes-Benz E300 or Toyota Prius?

Why is my Toyota Aygo using so much oil?

I have a 2006 Toyota Aygo 1.0 petrol which I have had for over nine years. I have started using the car more for work journeys and have noticed that the engine oil needs topping up regularly. To date...

Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 - which is best?

I am considering buying a Honda CR-V manual petrol 4WD or a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4WD. I do not do enough mileage for a diesel (around 12,000 miles per year) and want to buy a car that will keep me for 10...

Which second hand small car - first car for 20 year old son - with £3000 price limit?

My 20 year old son is looking for his first car - he has a budget of £3000. It needs to be small, frugal and affordable for insurance, but also safe and reliable for motorway trips to university. Also...

I want to buy British: Which cars are made in the UK?

After the news that Nissan are to carry on manufacturing the new Qashqai and X-Trail in this country AND with us leaving the European union in the near future, I would like to support the UK industry,...

Buying a new car - what would you recommend?

I'm thinking of changing my car over the next few months. I am interested in what you would recommend based on the following: -I drive approx. 22,000 miles per anum, mostly on motorway. -Usually on my...

Bought a pre-reg car, but don't have the logbook

I note in your column in Saturday's Telegraph that you said NOT to buy a car if you did not get the logbook immediately, even if pre-reg. I feel that at 71 yrs old I have been a fool as I have purchased...

Can you recommend a used seven-seater with a petrol engine?

I am looking for a used seven-seater with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox. I'm split between the Nissan Qashqai+2 2.0 and the Toyota Verso 1.8. Both up to year 2012 or older. Which would you choose?...

Need a used saloon for £6000 - any recommendations?

I'm looking to buy a new car to replace my ageing Toyota Avensis saloon. My commute is around 300 miles per week and I'd like a five-door saloon, with a few mod cons - sat nav, Bluetooth etc - and low...