Where's the power band?

Please could you tell me the power band of the engine of a Honda Civic EX GT VTEC, and how that should affect the way I drive it. (Please don't assume any techinical knowledge on my part, so make your...

Can you recommend a Golf-sized, British-built car?

If one wanted to be patriotic and buy something made here in the UK, can you identify (in a very small space) which models (Golf-sized, say) are made here? I drove a Volkswagen Golf for years before...

Chip panned

We have an 18-month old normally aspirated Astra 1.6 petrol, which is rather slow to accelerate. Would it be worth having the engine "chipped" to improve performance and who would you recommend?

Which petrol Jaguar XF would you recommend for low annual mileages?

I rather fancy an XF Jag. All the information on your site and elsewhere seems to concentrate on the diesel version. As I only potter around doing, say, 5000 miles a year, a diesel seems a bit problematic....

Is there anything to look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz SL350?

As a public servant shortly to retire after 40 years service, I quite fancied treating myself to a used convertible to go alongside the family car (a Ford Kuga). My best friend has a soft-topped Alfa Spider...

We're looking for a small SUV - is the Skoda Yeti the pick of the bunch?

I have been looking at the range of small SUVs, as we live in a rural area and the likes of Honda CR-V, Freelander and the Skoda Yeti, etc., appear to fit the bill. In regards to the Yeti I seem to recall...

I want to buy a convertible sports car - should I consider the Mercedes-Benz SLK?

I am approaching middle age, so naturally want a sports car. I am keen on a Boxter S, but am concerned about living with a soft top day-in, day-out - I have no garage. My (uneducated) belief is that a...

What do you think of the Mazda 5 1.6 diesel?

I was interested to read that you are currently running a Mazda 5 1.6 diesel. I sold my 5-year-old 63,000 mile Mazda 5 1.9d Sport prior to going on a long trip to New Zealand and am now looking to replace...

With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer?

I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34 525SE Tourer with some 165,000 miles on the clock,...

What do you think of the current BMW 520 saloon?

It’s time to replace my noble BMW 520iSE manual saloon, now with 96,000 on the clock and it has not missed a beat. The big question is whether anything has arrived to rival the new model? I’m tempted to...