What's the best way of buying a used van to reduce the risk of buying a faulty vehicle?

What's the best way of buying a used van to reduce the risk of buying something with known faults? I need a Luton van and I'm looking to spend £5000 - £10,000. Is leasing a van the best option?

What's the best van for light haulage?

I'm looking at starting a small van company for delivery of smaller items sold through sites like eBay, as well as clean waste. What would be the best van for this purpose?

Is it wise to invest in a hybrid car when the battery technology is advancing so quickly?

I'm looking at buying a Kia Niro or Hyundai Ionic. However, I wonder if it's wise to buy a hybrid at present because any major development in battery technology will reduce resale value considerably. What...

If I buy a pre-reg car - will the dealer have already paid for the first year VED?

If I buy a pre-reg car from the dealer (less than 90 days old), will I need to pay first year car tax or will the dealer have already done this?

What should I look out for when buying an ex-mobility car?

I'm thinking of buying a Peugeot Partner Tepee from a dealer, but it's an ex-mobility car. Can you advise me on this deal? It's not got any visible marks, but I'm concerned about taxing it and the service...

I do mostly short journeys and tow a few times per year - would it be wise to trade in my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid?

My current car is a four year old Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 HDI with 33,000 miles on the clock. I tow a small caravan (700kg) several times per year on long journeys, but my regular usage is short trips of...

Should I get a hybrid car or an EU6 diesel?

I'm looking at replacing my Honda FR-V with a Lexus NX or Land Rover Discovery Sport. My heart is with Land Rover, but build quality seems to be an issue and I worry at the potential lifespan of diesels...

Would a pick-up truck be suitable for off-roading and city driving?

Following your advice five years ago, I purchased an old Range Rover Sport - which I loved and was very practical with a reasonable amount of off road use. Rather rashly, but sensing some expensive repairs...

Why is there an eight month wait on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class hybrid?

I ordered a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate plug-in hybrid over two months ago. I've now been told by the dealer that delivery will not be until March 2018 due to a shortage of engines. Do you think that...

Is it reasonable to haggle more off the asking price when buying through a main dealer?

I'm a cash buyer with no trade-in. I'm hoping to buy a 2012 Ford Fiesta, with the Aston Martin grille and 36,000 miles on the clock, through a Ford main dealer. They're having to transfer the car from...