What's the best small car for £3000?

After years of being spoilt with a company car my wife is leaving her job to become a full time student. What car would you recommend for a daily 16 mile road trip to the train station? She would like...

Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Keep or trade-in?

Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns 62mpg (about 5mpg less in winter). The car is...

MX5 vs GT86 - Which is best?

I am thinking of buying a sports car. What is your view on the Mazda MX-5 (2.0-litre not the 1.5) and Toyota GT86. Cost wise there is not much difference between the two. Is the GT86 a real four-seater...

First car options for under £3000?

I'm looking to buy my first (used) car. I have £3000 to spend. I'm looking for something fairly economical to drive on winding country roads and very occasionally down the motorway and into the city. I've...

What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car?

What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once or twice a year.I am looking at various Toyota models.

Fuel injector replacement on Toyota Avensis

I have just had a 'Reman injector (fuel)' fitted to my Toyota Avensis, by a main dealer. I was charged £194.44 + vat, and plus labour, but then they added a surcharge of £57.00 + vat, as they stated that...

My car has a hidden accident history - what are my rights?

I purchased a used car seven months ago and have just discovered that it was involved in an accident. Water has also started to enter the car, causing damp and a bad musty odour. When I purchased this...

How often should I have my car's air con serviced?

I have the air con of my Toyota Auris 1.6 diesel permanently switched on and set to air recirculating in all weathers. I was wondering when the air con system will and how often require maintenance? The...

buying new car--which is the most silent one (least road noise)--nissan rogue, toyoya rav4 or mazda cx-5?

Which is the most silent car (least road noise)--Nissan Rogue (UK Nissan X-Trail), Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5?

What's the best family car for under £3k?

I am looking to get a used family car, with low insurance and a small engine. I have £3k to spend and it must be suitable for carrying two children. What do you suggest we buy?