Best used small car for my 18-year-old son?

What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?

What's the best first car for young driver on a £2000 budget?

My daughter, who is 17, is currently learning to drive. What cars would you recommend for her as a first car? Reliability and safety are paramount, I have a budget of £2000.

Best warm hatch for under £5k?

I am 18 and have just started on an apprenticeship course. I currently have a 2001 Renault Clio 1.2 petrol and am looking to upgrade. Ideally I'd like something that's relatively powerful and can sit on...

New driver in need of a used car - what should I buy?

I'm looking to buy my first car but I'm undecided as to whether to get a 2009 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 S, 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec or a 2010 Suzuki Swift 1.3 SZ2. My favourite out...

Are there any drawbacks to buying the discontinued Suzuki SX4 at discount?

My wife and I own Suzukis, a Splash and an SX4. It appears that a new SX4 is in the offing and that the current version is available VAT-free, presumably to clear old stock. Could you briefly explain the...

Was this car previously damaged?

Looking to buy a Suzuki Swift, but on a vehicle check app (my car check) it says "this vehicle may be recorded as a write off, however it has undergone a plate transfer" and "recorded as having passed...

Uncomfortable Suzuki Swift seats - can I replace them?

I have just bought a lovely Suzuki Swift Automatic 2008 which drives beautifully. Unfortunately the driver's seat and back is extremely hard. I have attached a padded seat (complete with padded back)...

Juddery Suzuki Swift clutch

I recently bought a Suzuki Swift GLX (09 plate) and I've noticed that the car has started to judder when pulling away. It doesn't happen all the time but seems to be at it's worst at the beginning of a...

Suzuki Swift 1.5 cambelt or chain?

My step-daughter, based in Scotland while I live in Norfolk, has put a deposit onto a 2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5GLX. I didn't have chance to look at the car's specifications when talking through what she should...

Is the automatic Suzuki Swift any good?

We love our manual Suzuki Swift, but for medical reasons relating to my clutch leg we may need to move to an automatic. I understand you are a great fan of the Swift, but not the automatic. What would...