Which family car would you recommend?

My nephew has asked me for advice on buying a family car. He is going to test drive a 2001 Honda Civic 1.6SE auto which has had one owner and has 100,000 miles on the clock. They will also look at a Fiesta...

I need a small, narrow automatic car to fit in my small parking space - any suggestions?

I have driven a Toyota Yaris automatic for the last nine years and have been very satisfied with it, but the time has come for a new car. Since getting very used to the Yaris I have moved and my parking...

Buying a second hand mid-sized hatchback

I currently run a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Design with 61k miles. My daily commute has increased from 16 miles to 50 miles - mainly motorway. I'm looking for larger (Astra/Focus size) used vehicle with...

Air conditioning servicing

I've had a letter advising me to have my 60 Astra's air conditioning serviced - is it really necessary after only 18 months and 10000 miles? I don't recollect my 05 Astra ever having an air conditioning...

best small car

Hi John , have you tested the latest corsa with 100 bhp, i do fancy the diesel but dpf put me off unless i go for the early versions, it supposed to have a longer top gear too? I like your review of the...

Head gasket on Corsa

I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa with 40,000 miles. I have taken it to garage as it is losing water and when checked the oil and water are mixing. The garage has quoted £900 to fix and also advised me...

Cars which offer an integral tow bar bike carrier

I am looking for a car which has an integral tow bar bike carrier as an optional extra. I know Vauxhall offer one on the Corsa and wonder which other manufacturers may also do this.

Consumer rights

I bought a 2 year old Corsa from a franchised Vauxhall garage last month and I have received what I would call "shocking" service levels from them. There have been a number of failings by the dealer. These...

Which small car offers ease of access and good fuel economy?

I am now approaching the end of my driving days, but have decided to buy my last new car. My requirements include ease of access, good economy, low VED and extras including rear sensors, sunroof (not essential)...

Which car offers comfortable seating, preferably a Vauxhall?

My wife and I are finding difficulties to get in and out of our 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXI. Seat adjustment is important now I am 75 and my wife will be 70 in October and we are both only 5-feet 3-inches...