Is the Citroen C3 Picasso a good used buy?

My daughter is keen on buying a Citroen C3 Picasso VTR Plus for £3750. It has a petrol 1397cc engine with 53,000 miles on the clock. Can you please tell me if the price is fair and if the engine size is...

Best £10k car for a 600 mile commute?

Can you suggest a car around the £10-£12k mark that's suitable for long distance commuting. I'll be doing around 500-600 mile a week. I was considering a Ford 1.5 TDCi Econetic, although slightly concerned...

Buying a used Peugeot 308 SW - petrol or diesel?

I'm considering buying a second hand Peugeot 308 SW (2014/2015 model). I drive 500 miles a week to work and back on A roads. Whilst diesels do better mpg, it costs more to fill up and the prices to buy...

Buying a classic C-Class – what should I check?

I am currently looking at buying a classic C-Class W202 (1998 model). It has 130k on the clock and is priced at £5700. Are there any known issues I should be aware of?

Should I buy a high-mileage Mercedes-Benz ML?

I currently have a 2013 Nissan Qashqai petrol. I've had it from new, but really want my dream car, which is a Mercedes ML. However, I can only afford a 2007 or 2008 model with high mileage, but been told...

Buying an approved Skoda - what should I check?

I'm looking to buy a 2012 Skoda Yeti diesel 2.0 (110PS) with 55,000 miles on the clock. It comes with the one year manufacturer's warranty. Is there anything I should check has been done, or any big bills...

Best car with low insurance for a 17 year old driver?

My Grandson will soon be 17 and wants to buy a car (with a great stereo system). Can you please advise me which cars that have the lowest insurance premiums? How can he cut the costs? Is a 'black box'...

Which almost new car should I buy: Focus or Octavia?

I am planning to trade in my 2012 diesel Ford Mondeo soon. I do less than 8000 miles a year and want a car that's reliable and cheap to run. I will keep it for approx five years. I have two cars in mind: 2016...

Is the Lexus CT200 a wise used buy?

I am looking to buy a newer car and have a budget of up to £11,000. I do a daily round trip of 45 miles: a mixture of dual carriageway, A road and town driving. I don't want a diesel based on previous...

Need a cheap and reliable car for work

I'm after a cheap runabout to use for my daily commute to work (five miles return). I have found two cars, but can you advise which one would make the best choice for low running costs? 1) Mercedes-Benz...