Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative?

My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty around diesels being taxed more in the future,...

What car would you recommend for high mileage, mainly motorway driving, on a £9000 budget?

What car would you recommend for 25,000 miles a year, mainly motorway driving? I have had Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the past but found that the rate they go through tyres makes them too expensive. I intend...

Poor customer service from Hertz

I booked a Hertz Prestige BMW 2 Series Active Tourer several months in advance (the idea is that you get that type of car with leather seats etc) but I ended up being given a fairly basic Cactus. Hertz...

Buying a nearly new car - what do you recommend?

I am looking to replace me 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI in the next year or so. I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement that meets the following brief: -quiet and comfortable for me (6'3") on...

Citroen C4 Cactus - Petrol or Diesel?

I am considering buying a one year old Citroen C Cactus but unsure whether to go for the 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair or 1.6 BlueHDi 100 Flair, both are about the same price (about £12k) with similar mileage....

Best value nearly new car around £9.5k

I am looking at buying a used car. I drive approx 15k per year (although may drop). Currently drive a Mazda 2 (2010). Would like something a bit more comfortable. Interested in Peugeot 308 1.6 hdi 2014...

Standard vs premium petrol - which is best?

I have followed your site for some time and have many a time heard the advantages of Premium diesel (or even branded diesel) over supermarket diesel. I myself have experienced the improvements. My question...

Peugeot/Citroen touch screen

Hi there. I own a Citroen Cactus, which I'm generally very pleased with. However, I'm experiencing a specific problem with the electronic control unit which deals with the heater, music, mobile phone...

Can you recommend a car with easy access and a smooth ride?

I have £10,000 and a trade in value for a 2004 Rover 75. I am looking for a reliable car with easy access and a smooth ride (I have a bad back). I do about 10,000 miles per year. I have been looking at...

Can you recommend a practical family car?

I am very frustrated and need some help choosing the right car and engine. I do mostly short trips through the day and require plenty of space in the boot as I am a shopkeeper. I also need enough space...