Sourcing an automatic gearbox

I have a Kia Picanto 2004, the automatic gear box needs replacement and I've been trying to source one and the only one I found cost more that the car itself. Please could you recommend where I can get...

Which used car should I buy?

I do a lot of motorway driving from Midlands to London at least twice a month, and back and fourth from Birmingham to Leicester. Have seen two golfs, one is petrol 7,000 miles one owner, the other is...

Warranty from dealers

I have just brought a Fiat Punto 06 from a dealer for £3000. On the drive home I noticed some rattling noise ,but thought it may be because of the way I was driving it, due to it being a different car. The...

Buying a new car. What options match my A Class 1.8 Diesel CVT

We wish to replace our 2009 Mercedes A Class 1.8 diesel CVT with a similar, non-Mercedes CVT about the same size and power. What cars are available? We are having problems establishing which cars have...

Buying a new family car

We live up a very steep country lane and have been snowed in despite autosocks the last few winters because of the ice and compacted snow. For our next car we are trying to find cars which have a switch...

Downsizing cars

I have a four year old Mercedes S-class, I would like to replace it with a smaller and more economical car but with comfort good seats and and room to move in.

Replacing Audi A4 Avant 2.6

I'm looking to bid farewell to my trusty 1997 Audi A4 2.6 Estate which has 200k on the clock. I'm looking for something just as solid and the same size but with much better fuel economy. I will be buying...

Buying a family car - need advice

I am planning to buy a used car and I would like to ask for some advice. Here are the main constraints: - has to accommodate 2 adults (I am 6'3'') and 2 children and gear (large boot) comfortably - 2x15...

Buying a new used car car for my 20k a year commute

I drive 20k miles a year, on a good mix of motorway and urban routes. I commute in heavy traffic and need a car that meets lots of criteria: Comfortable (cruise control, heated seats / wing mirrors, good...

Most economical car a for 160 mile daily commute

In the new year I will be starting a 160 round mile commute daily, so over 3k miles a month. Approx 30 miles of this will be motorway, the rest fast A roads. I need a super-economical sub £2k car that...