Need a car for a 14k commute - what do you recommend?

Which small/medium sized car is best for a 14,000 miles commute to work? I have £5000 to spend.

Best £5k car for economy?

I need to buy a car to get me to work and back. I travel around 20,000 miles (mainly on the motorway) a year so fuel economy is important and I also have to give clients a lift occasionally so want something...

Downsizing from two cars - what should we buy?

Our Yaris Verso auto is getting long in the tooth and we're thinking of downsizing to one vehicle. Our other car, a Kia Cee'd SW auto is perhaps a bit light for towing our 1295kg caravan, although it is...

Kia Cee'd or Skoda Octavia?

I want to buy a new car and am considering a used Kia Cee'd SW or Skoda Octavia (2009-2010), but I'm concerned about the price of parts. What do you suggest I buy?

Can you recommend an automatic alternative to the Honda Civic?

I have been driving Honda Civics for about the last 15 years or so and have loved them. My current Civic is well overdue for a change. But what has Honda done to the rear window? I positively hate it and...

Downsizing from a Ford Mondeo - What should I buy?

I am looking for a used car following the recent theft of my reliable Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi. I have £11,000 to spend and want something that’s reliable and comfortable. Another Mondeo would seem the obvious...

Can you suggest a good hatchback that can carry a set of golf clubs?

I have a 2010 KIA Cee'd that I want to replace with a new or nearly new hatchback. The car must be no more than 1.8 metres wide and have a boot that will take a bag of golf clubs and an electric trolley....

Buying a used car - could you recommend an alternative to the Renault Megane

My daughter's nine year old Renault Megane has finally expired and she needs a replacement for £10,000 - £12,000. She liked the Megane, but it proved unreliable and expensive to repair. Could you recommend...

Three year old car with 50,000 miles - buy or avoid?

I'm looking for a small family car for around £7000, I've seen a two cars I like (Kia Cee’d and Toyota Auris) with around 50,000 miles in three years. Would you recommend buying something with this many...

Can you recommend a good, small automatic?

My wife has been diagnosed with osteoporosis in her left hip and we need to change our car. We currently own a Toyota Auris, but think an automatic would be more comfortable for her to use. We have about...