New VW Polo 1.4 reliability

I'm planning on buying the new VW Polo 1.4 Trendline. For me, reliability is one of the most important factors when coming to choose the right vehicle. Upon reading your review on the "What's bad"(on...

Pass the BMW

My BMW 530d was purchased from Ford dealer earlier this year for £10,000. On collection of the car it was noted the incorrect tyres (non run-flats)were fitted to the front of the car, at this stage it...

Buying a luxury hybrid

A friend spends a lot of time sitting in rush hour traffic and is thinking of buying a hybrid car in order to cut down on fuel consumption and emissions. He is impressed with the luxury and claimed fuel...

Dealer used the wrong fuel

I have bought a used 206SW 1.4 HDi. On the drive home (20 miles) I felt that the engine was misfiring, but power seemed to be reasonable. On getting home wondering what might have caused this I sniffed...

Which has the biggest payload?

Which has the highest payload out of the VW Sharan, Seat Alhambra & Ford Galaxy diesel models? Are there any other diesel passenger cars out there with higher payloads than the vehicles above?

Left hand drives in the UK

Dear Sir, I will be working in the UK for a year from Jan 2012. I want to buy a LHD small hatchback to use while I'm in the UK and then take back home to Hungary. Can I order the car from UK dealers and...

Double blippers

I have been to view a second hand Kia Picanto 2006 (06) and the engine kept cutting out whilst it was stood on the forecourt. The dealer has since rang me back to say that the problem was due to both keys...

Summer cabriolet

I have been looking at a Mercedes Cabriolet CLK 200K Avangarde Auto. It is an 09 plate with 10k on the clock and is priced at £18,999. I like the style and ambience of the car, but is it a good buy at...

What's wrong with a 1.6 TDI?

I have had Skoda Octavia TDI 1.9 Ambiente hatchback for almost eleven years and now I am going to buy a Skoda Octavia TDI 1.6. Ambiente hatchback. What is the difference between these two cars? I have...

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a second hand Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring. My budget is £8,000-£10,000, for which I expect to be able to buy an average mileage car from about 2005. It will be used for...