Can you recommend a small economical car to replace my Ford Focus?

My husband drives a Ford Mondeo and I drive a Ford Focus. We are thinking of exchanging the Focus for one of the small low insurance, low road tax, high economy cars. We have looked at the Kia Picanto...

What could I replace my 15-year-old Volkswagen Polo with?

Having recently sold my trusty 15-year-old Polo, I'm looking to replace it with something similar in size. I only do about 1000 miles pa and the car is used for shopping, local trips and the occasional...

Would the Honda CR-V be a good replacement for our S-reg Audi A6?

We have to replace a much-loved and travelled S-reg Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro and need a 4-wheel drive car - something good value, economical to run, roomy and comfortable. Perhaps a Honda CR-V, but any...

Which 4x4 is suitable for towing and long journeys?

We have tall children (6 feet 7 inches) and after six years and 90,000 miles of enjoying the luxury of an Amazon we are looking to replace it. We can fit into a Discovery, an LC4 (the only one we've test...

Please recommend a durable, economical hatchback which is built to last?

I currently own a G-reg Nissan Micra which has done just over 60,000 miles. However, rust is taking hold and I now need to replace it. My budget is approx. £3500 - £4000. Most of my driving is local, with...

Would you recommend the Skoda Octavia diesel to cover 12,000 miles a year?

I'm thinking of buying a new 1.6 diesel hatchback which I will keep for five or more years. Firstly, with annual mileage at 12,000 miles, is this the right choice? Secondly, is the Octavia likely to be...

Depo man

I placed a deposit for £1,000 in December 2009 for purchase of a new Toyota Prius from a UK main Toyota dealer. The anticipated delivery date was 1st March 2010. Naturally I was somewhat apprehensive when...

Out of order

I have a friend who has ordered a new Prius for delivery at the beginning of March. They are concerned over the braking issue and are considering cancelling their order. Do you consider the braking issue...

Clean Simplicity?

My wife, Carol, wants to buy an all-electric car, a four/five-seater hatchback, with a decent range. What can you recommend please? Do you think all-electric cars are all that green? What about all...

Hyped and seek

I am thinking of buying a 2nd hand Toyota Prius but almost all the driving I do is on the motoway - usually between London and Wales. I have been driving an old SAAB 900 automatic, which I need to get...