Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio?

I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer, cruise control, electric windows front and back,...

What car for long distance use?

Joining new company with company car opt out scheme. Will be doing around 30k miles per year business use and I am looking for small family hatch type car to buy new or nearly new. Looking for smartish...

Registering a car early for discount

We are unhappy about being asked to sign Confirmation of Registration details and insure our sons car this week to hit the June 30 salesmen targets yet car not due into their dealership until July. Would...

Buying a family car - what do you recommend?

I want to replace my 2007 (07) Corsa 1.4 Design with about 46,000 miles on the clock. It's been OK, but is a bit unrefined and gutless, and numerous parts are starting to fail/wear. I'm looking for a bigger...

Which small car to replace my 2003 Ford Fiesta?

I’m in my early 70s (but fit and agile). I think the time has come to change my 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 for a newer secondhand small car with a budget of £10,000. I do about 5000 miles a year, mainly local...

Which car allows for three child seats to be fitted across the rear seats?

I currently have two children under four and have another on the way. Could you advise of a car that will fit three child seats across the back? I am afraid I don't want a 'people carrier' and the cost...

Buying a new small car – what would you recommend?

My mother is looking to replace her BMW 320D Touring with a smaller car, maybe something in the Polo/Golf size and now she does fewer miles, maybe petrol. She would have in the region of £14k to spend...

Does the new KIA Rio CRDi achieve Euro 5 emissions without a DPF?

I read that the new KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ecodynamics (85 g/km CO2) does not have a DPF, despite achieving Euro 5 emissions. If that is true then it can only prove more popular for short journey motorists who...

Buying a new small car- Rio or Polo? And which spec?

I'm looking to buy a new small car for a daily 100 mile commute which is a mix of A and B roads. Tops speeds and 0-60mph times are of no real importance to me, but comfort, reliability, and fuel economy...

Buying a car for motorway miles

I'm in the process of changing jobs. My new job will require quite a lot of business milage. I get a car allowance to purchase my own car then I can claim back milage. I'm looking for something that is...