What do you suggest as a good first car?

I am looking at getting my son a first car with a budget of about £3000. I am looking at Hyundai i20, Citroen C3 and the Peugeot 208. I have been told that the Citroen and Peugeot will cost more for parts...

We're buying a second hand car for £4,000 and do lots of short journeys, what would you suggest?

We're looking to buy a car for around £4,000. Looking to do about 4,000 miles a year mainly short journeys with the odd long journey. Any suggestions of reliable models and makes that we should look at...

We need a small and cheap automatic - what do you suggest?

We have a Ukrainian guest who would like to buy an automatic car for around £5000. We are worried about all the extra costs so a good start would be something likely to be reliable. Where to start?

The paint on the roof of my Hyundai i20 is peeling off - will the whole roof have to be repainted?

The paint on the roof of my 12 plate Hyundai i20 is ‘delaminating’. I can get a fingernail under the edge of the paint and lift it off as if it were not adhered to the primer underneath. Does this mean...

What's the best small automatic car for £5000?

What would be the best small automatic car to buy for under £5000? Ideally, something which is good for the occasional trip outside the city.

How easy is it to retrofit electric wing mirrors?

I have a 14-plate Hyundai i20 and would like to know if I can install electric mirrors instead of the manual ones. There is a space on the door for the wires.

Is it worth spending more to get a manufacturer approved-used car?

My Hyundai i20 was written off recently. My insurer has offered me £3695 to find a replacement. I found one on the AA used car website from for that price, but it's not AA-approved. Can I buy it with confidence?...

Why is my fuel economy 7mpg less in winter?

Why is my fuel economy 7mpg less in winter? Since the weather has got colder, my fuel economy has got a lot worse. From an average of 43mpg in summer, I’m now only getting 36mpg. Apparently it shouldn’t...

Why is the broken clutch on my i20 not covered by Hyundai's warranty?

I have no knowledge regarding vehicle mechanics. However, I have been driving for over 30 years and have never had to replace a clutch before around 70,000 + miles. I have had my Hyundai i20 from new (2014)...

Is a 1.25-litre petrol car too small for towing?

I have a 2014 Hyundai i20 1.25 and I have recently started towing around 400-500kg every couple of weeks on average around 30-50 miles. The car seems to cope okay but I'm just concerned about the longer...