Skoda Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI - Is it any good?

I want to buy a Skoda Octavia Estate 1.2 TSI. However, I have just discovered that the 1.2 TSI petrol engine has been replaced by a 1.0 TSI. Is this new engine any good?

Buying a used car: Passat or Mondeo?

I would like to ask your opinion about the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo. I want to buy a used car with a manual gearbox and petrol engine. I've seen a Passat 1.4 and a Mondeo 1.8 that I quite like....

Selling a car - Do I have to declare an engine repair?

One month ago I took my BMW series 3 (petrol) for a routine service and MOT. They called me to say there were "issues" with the car. It transpires two pieces of metal fell into the engine when they removed...

Buying a new hatchback - A3 or Golf?

I am retiring soon and want to buy a new hatchback with five-doors, a petrol engine and manual gearbox. I quite like the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf. Is the Golf due a mild update in October 2016 and has...

Jaguar XE vs Mercedes C-Class - which is best?

My shortlist for my next car is between the Jaguar XE petrol and the MErcedes-Benz C-Class (also petrol. Which is best? Also is there a new Jaguar petrol engine on the way?

Buying a Renault Modus - which engine is best?

I need your assistance and opinion regarding the Renault Modus. We are planning to buy second car (used) and we are considering the Modus. We are in a dilemma in regards which one to choose. We have almost...

Replacing Volvo V70 with something similar or slightly smaller

My late husband's 16 year old Volvo V70 finally needs replacing. I would like something similar, or slightly smaller in size with a petrol engine as I do a lot of short journeys and an automatic as I am...

Buying a used Ford Fiesta - which engine is best?

We are looking to but a Ford Fiesta, but cannot decide on which petrol engine to choose. Is the 1.25 good for longer occasional journeys or should we look to 1.4/1.6?

Vauxhall Agila - what difference does Eco Flex make?

I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Agila. I can afford a 2008 model and I've seen some with an EcoFlex badges and some without for the 1.0 engine. Were all the Agila's fitted with EcoFlex Engines? Are...

Replacing a Seat Altea - what would you recommend?

I need to replace our 2011 Seat Altea 1.4 TSI as it was written off by another driver in an accident. There aren't any petrol Altea for sale in our area so I'm looking for alternatives - what would you...