Need a cheap first car with low running costs

I am a first time driver looking to buy a used small car for my commute of about 20 miles. I have £3000 to spend and need a car with low maintenance costs. What should I buy?

Plug-in hybrids - does the heating system run off the electric motor?

I am curious about buying a plug-in hybrid car as 90 per cent of my journeys are over six miles in city traffic. However, do they work well in regards to the heating and air conditioning? Both these systems...

What's the best cheap car for a young driver?

I'm looking to buy a car that's new and nice, but cheap on insurance and tax. I am 18 years old. What should I buy?

Buying a new SUV - petrol or hybrid?

I am looking for a new car. I do 4000 miles a year and want an SUV that's comfortable with an automatic gearbox. So far I have narrowed my choices to the petrol Suzuki Vitara, Kia Niro hybrid and Toyota...

When does the Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring become Euro6?

I want to buy a hybrid. From what month and year does the Toyota Auris Touring sport have the Euro6 engines? I need to buy one for taxi and it has to be officially Euro6.

Toyota Aygo clutch failure after just 8000 miles

My mum had a horrible experience yesterday. She was driving up a hill and the car started rolling backwards! She braked and stopped, but couldn't get the car to move forward in first gear. Some of her...

Poor fuel economy on Toyota RAV4

My Toyota RAV4 2.2 diesel is disappointing in its fuel economy and only averages at 27mpg. I would like to have something with similar versatility, comfort and quality, but better MPG. Can you help with...

How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements?

How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery system (3) and just the fact that you can't drive...

Best car for taxi driver - Toyota Avensis or Prius?

I am planning to buy used (one year old) car to start my private hire job; however, I can't choose between the Toyota Avensis and Prius. Which is more reliable?

Strange noise when on full lock?

I currently own a 2010 Toyota Auris. I am very happy with, but in the past couple of weeks there seems to be a rubbing noise from the front wheels as I turn to (or near to) full lock. Any idea what this...