Which single car could I replace my Renault Avantime and Fiat Punto with?

I have a Renault Avantime V6 and a Punto 1.1. I need to switch to just one car. I'm thinking about a Golf but which model? Or do you have an alternative suggestion? A car in between the two extremes would...

Are drum brakes too old?

I am thinking of buying the new Ford Focus but I do not agree with Fords policy of selling the new model with rear drum brakes. The entire C segment is now equipped with rear disk brakes, but Ford insists...

A car for retirement

My retirement date is now very close and, after having a company car for the last 30 year,s I will now have to buy my own new car. My current car is an Audi A4 2.0 TDI. It is 3 years old with 50,000 miles...

Does the new Focus leak?

Having tested and looked at the new Focus, just released, can you confirm if Ford have sorted the problem with rainwater entering the hatch area when lifting the tailgate?

Buying an economical car

I am currently running a Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTi. It's on an 07-plate with 6,500 on the clock. I would like your advice on the following; 1) As my commute to work is very short I wonder if I should go...

Camshafted?

Since you seem to be the only writer/reviewer of cars on the planet who actually informs readers that their potential new car will or will not require a regular change of timing belt I thought you might...

Waiting list on an Audi A3

I am considering buying an Audi A3 low mileage instead of my ususal BMW. I went to the main dealer in Cardiff who was not very helpful, had no brochures for the A3 and told me to "go home and apply for...

Should I buy a new car or a good year-old model?

I'm retired, and my mileage annually is approx. 5,000. Do I purchase a new car (keen on a Focus or Astra) with usual discounts, or select a good year-old model? I have looked at Motorpoint as a dealer,...

New Ford Focus - could you let me know about the handling

I wanted to ask you a favor, I have read few 2012 Ford Focus reviews and everyone say it's comfortable and the build quality is fantastic, but almost everyone say that old car was more engaging to drive. I...

Can you recommend a small, automatic car with good suspension and a comfortable ride?

We seem to feel every road imperfection that our 3-year-old automatic Astra traverses on the short journeys we mostly make. The Citroen C5 we had previously was better, but like driving a battleship. A...