Can you recommend a small automatic for motorway driving?

I want to buy a five-door small automatic car to commute to work and should last for another 10 years or so with an average miles of around 12,000 miles a year. Most of the driving is on motorway.

Can I use an independent garage for my car's first service?

I have a Kia Rio GT Line, which is due for its first service. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I should go to the main dealer, which is quite a long way from my house, or my local garage (just...

Should I swap my Vauxhall Corsa for a Kia Rio?

I currently have a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. Although it's a really slow car, I've liked it as it's roomy inside and feels solid and safe. It's just passed its MOT but urgently needs 2 new tyres and, at some...

Do I need to let the engine idle after a long journey?

I have a Kia Rio that has a turbocharged engine. I was always told that after a long journey you must keep the engine running for a minute or two (in order to allow the turbo to cool down). Is this still...

My mum is in her 70s and need a used car - what do you recommend?

My Mum is in her 70s and a good driver (recently done a refresher course). She would like some advice on what car to buy to replace her ageing Ford Focus (2007). Her requirements include: manual gearbox,...

Best small and reliable automatic car?

We need a new or nearly new reliable small car. It must have an automatic gearbox, 4/5 doors, petrol engine and be large enough for long 200-mile trips. We currently have a 2001 Toyota Yaris, which is...

What's a good car for £10,000 to replace a Yaris?

At present we have a 2004 Toyota Yaris which we are looking to change. What would be a good equivalent replacement for this? We have a budget of between £8000 - £12000. We have been looking at the Kia...

Buying a new small car - Kia Rio or Honda Jazz?

My daughter is considering purchasing either a new Kia Rio or a new Honda Jazz, both are petrol automatics. Which do you consider to be the best buy?

What should I replace my Ford Fiesta with?

Can you recommend a car to replace my Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost? I enjoy driving it but it has given me problems since new. I've looked at your website and so many of the new smaller cars show issues that...

Should I get a Kia Rio or Renault Clio via the scrappage schemes?

I want to buy a new car via the scrappage schemes. I need a boot of about 350 litres, which brings my final choice down to the Renault Clio or Kia Rio. Which is the better built car and, doing 10,000 miles...