Leasing a hatchback – what would you recommend?

I'm looking for a 5 door hatchback to lease which is reliable and a good runner for long distances. I have it down to the following four, Honda Civic 2.2 i DTEC 16v, Volvo V40 1.6 D, Volkswagen Golf...

Is 'Gard X' protection worth it?

I am buying a new Volkswagen Golf. Gard X protection is being suggested by the car supermarket. Is this a sensible additional cost?

1.4 TSI - belt or chain?

I was told this morning by the service department at the local Volkswagen dealer the new 1.4TSI has reverted to cambelt, the lad said it wasn't to be changed on the same time scale as the diesel. Have...

Recommend a car with low emissions and good performance for a long commute?

I currently drive a Subaru Impreza WRX S Prodrive, which has been great to own and to drive and has been ideal for my weekly commute from the wilds of the Welsh marshes to London, whatever the weather...

Replacing a TT with a family car

I've been driving an Audi TT (180bhp FWD) for the last 7 years, but now our child is 2 it's time to think about something bigger, with space for friends/ relations. I really like the quick response,...

Which fun, comfortable car to replace my Honda Jazz?

My husband and I have always enjoyed our driving and, in later years, had the mix of a one year old Honda Jazz (as our local runabout) plus a Jaguar XF for longer journeys in comfort. We both shared the...

Replacement for a 2005 Golf GTI?

My wife has had a Golf GTI 2005 since new. We are thinking about replacing it this year. We still like the car after 8 years and would like the same from our next car. When does the new 5 door GTI come...

Recommended medium hatchbacks?

We are a couple in our early 70s looking to buy a medium sized hatch to "see us out" i.e. last about ten years! We need easy access (both have knee and/or hip problems), reasonable overall running economy...

Thinking of buying my next car from a broker

I am considering buying a new Mk 7 Volkswagen Golf from a car broker, what protection have I got as the purchaser in law and by other means that my money will go to the car supplier and the car will arrive...

Ecoboost or TSI?

I would like to buy a Volvo V40, Ford Focus or Seat Leon but wonder which model has the better engine (reliability, consumption, power)? As I want decent performance for reasonable money, I'm considering...