Automatic gearboxes?

I am looking to buy a diesel auto with a reliable gearbox. Budget £10,000 to £12,000. What type of auto gearbox do the Kia & Hyundai models have? Theses models are 2012 on. The new Kia has a DCT transmission...

Quietest tyres for Hyundai i30?

I am not happy with the amount of road noise from the original tyres on my Hyundai i30 and I will be changing them shortly. Which make would you recommend?

Which car on PCP?

I'd like advice on what 5dr hatchback to buy please. Would like to put a £2k deposit on an £8k car, with four year payment plan at roughly £125.00 per month. I need a 1.4 to 1.6-litre engine. Age 2012/3....

Buying a new car - i30 or Golf?

I am about to buy a new car, but can’t choose between a pre-reg (14) 50 mile Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (110) SE Go 5dr for £15,495 or to pay the extra and purchase a brand new unregistered 1.6 TDI (105) Volkswagen...

Problems with a pre-registered Hyundai i30 logbook

I have agreed to buy a pre-registered Hyundai i30 from a dealer on the new 64-plate. I was sent a AFRL form which I was asked to check and sign. This showed the registered keeper as me but as C/O of a...

Need a large, but narrow car

I have a Volvo XC70, which I love. It has lots of toys, is very comfortable and the boot is perfect for carrying a dog cage.large loads. I now want to buy something similar, but narrower. There are so...

Missing extras on the i30

The Hyundai website says the i30 in Premium trim comes with some useful extras, including: Keyless entry, Stop/start and a parking camera. Yet, on the used market, none of the i30s have these items. Why...

What's the best used car for carrying bikes?

I will soon need to replace a 1998 Mazda 323 that I have had from new. I would be happy with something similar in size noting that we do little town driving, it is mostly round trips of 180 miles (mostly...

Buying a used car for £12k - Seat Leon or Hyundai i30?

I have a budget of about £12k and am torn between buying a used Seat Leon 1.6 TDI SE and the Hyundai i30 1.6CRDI. I would use it to travel about 20,000 miles a year so must have a diesel. What do you suggest?

Best car for £7000?

I need to replace my 2002 Ford Focus diesel estate. My distance to work is 14 miles so I need something frugal (diesel?) that will last five years. What would you recommend with a budget of £7000?