How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars?

My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per year, mainly short local trips plus three trips...

We live in an area that often floods - what car do you recommend?

We live in a deeply rural area that often suffers from flooding. While we don't really need a 4X4 we would like a car that we have some confidence can get through some surface water up to perhaps 12 inches....

Volvo XC40 burnt out clutch and damaged flywheel - can the dealer make me pay?

I have a Volvo XC40 manual which is eight months old and has done 5,600 miles. I had a problem changing gear and a slight burning smell which went away and towards the end of my journey of 10 miles the...

What's the fuel efficiency of a plug-in hybrid when the battery has run out?

Is there a rule of thumb about how much less efficient a plug-in hybrid is when the battery runs out compared to a combustion engine equivalent? For example, if a conventional petrol or diesel model did...

Can you suggest a car that can be used as van?

I'm looking for a replacement for my Vauxhall Meriva, which I mostly use as a van with the back seats down. Could you recommend any cars that would be suitable, preferably with a flat load bay with the...

Do plug-in hybrids self-charge while driving?

Does a plug-in hybrid have any self-charging capability?

What is the best crossover or SUV with an automatic gearbox?

What's the best automatic SUV?

Which SUVs can be started remotely?

Which SUV manufactures in the UK provide a remotely started engine?

Why are so many car interiors dark and dreary?

I find it difficult to understand why so many car manufacturers only offer black/dark grey interiors, increasingly with black headlining. I think these are dreary and depressing when compared with models...

What's the best used, premium SUV?

I'm after a used, premium SUV. It needs to be automatic, of decent spec and petrol. I have £20,000 - £25,000 to spend and am looking at the Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40 and BMW X1. I'd...