Grandson needs a cheap car - any suggestions?

My grandson is looking at a 10 year old Renault clio 1.2 with full service history for about £1500. The mileage is under 60,000. Would this be a good buy. If not what would you recommend?

What's the best car for a 17 year old?

My Granddaughter is learning to drive, aged 17. I have agreed to buy her a small car, value between £2000 to £2500. Possibly a Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa. Can you recommend something that will suit...

Should I change the timing belt on my Fiesta?

I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta Ghia 1.4 petrol that has done only 22,000 miles in nine years. I've been recommended a timing belt change at 100,000 miles or eight years. Is that right for this low mileage car?

I need a first car for less than £1000

Looking for my first car for £1k or less. Needs to be a runabout car doing roughly 14k miles a year to and from work. I have found a Citreon Saxo 1.1 petrol on 02 reg, and a Ford Fiesta Ghia 1.2 04 reg....

Can I get a decent car for £500?

I have a tiny budget of £500-£600 for a second hand car, but have no idea which make or model to go for. Can you help?

Buying my first car - petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy my first car, but I don't know whether to choose petrol or diesel. I will be doing a 40 mile round trip five days a week (and using it for leisure), so I thought perhaps a diesel might...

Need a cheap and reliable hatchback for £2k

I've got a maximum of £2250 to spend and am looking at buying a used Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 or Ford Focus. I want a car that will be reasonably cheap to run as my daily commute is only about five miles....

Should I keep or trade in my old Golf?

I own a 2001 Volkswagen Golf TDI. It has covered 101,000 miles and has a number of issues that need fixing. Currently, the DMF is vibrating and I have sourced a clutch and DMF for £225 + fitting this would...

Which used small car is best for reliability?

My daughter wants to buy a small used car, built from 2004 to 2008. She really likes Fords, so wants a Fiesta with a 1.25 or 1.4 petrol engine. However, I've suggested the Honda Jazz, which seems very...

Best £1500 slogger

Change of circumstance means I need a reliable car for a 100 mile daily commute. It's asking a lot, but it needs to be 'smart' as this a new exec level role. Want something that's not out of its depth...