Are diesel engines safer than petrol engines?

I've been following the diesel versus petrol debate, which seems to be concerned mainly with the overall costs. I've bought diesels for the last 25 years, preferring them for several reasons, not least...

Which five-door car for £8500 for a young family?

For seven years I have owned a Toyota Celica and I love it. However, we have been lucky enough to have a baby girl and practically the Celica no longer works. I would like a five-door that's fun to drive...

Which automatic car should I consider to replace my Rover 75?

I am still very fond of my Rover 75 after 105,000 miles. I looked to the MG6 as a replacement but it is not available as an automatic. What would you recommend? I would prefer petrol and front wheel drive.

Ford 1.0 Ecoboost or Renault 1.2?

Please give me your interpretations about Ford 1.0 Ecoboost 125hp and Renault 1.2 115hp. Which one is more effective and attractive for driving, especially what about engine noise?

Why are large capacity petrol engined cars difficult to find?

I’m retired and drive a maximum of 6000 miles a year. It may be only my perception but it appears to be getting increasingly difficult to find large secondhand cars that have both petrol engines and automatic...

Which small car to replace my wife's Volkswagen Polo C?

My wife drives a 1990 Volkswagen Polo C with 88,000 miles on the clock. It has no servo, no power steering, a stiff clutch and a grinding gearbox. It still keeps passing the MoT, however. She is coming...

Which used petrol saloon/hatchback for £15,000?

I wish to buy used saloon/hatchback. I have a budget of about £15,000 and I want a car of no more than three years old, max 20,000 miles, petrol, good spec, decent mpg, looks smart for a retired but still...

Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Mercedes-Benz which offers better access?

My present car is a 1997 Honda Civic 1.6 petrol auto, owned from new. I need better access with a higher seat and would like a 5-door auto petrol hatchback of a similar size, but which? A Mercedes dealer...

Is the Volkswagen Golf VI a good purchase for a retired golfer?

I would like to replace my 90,000 mile 2001 Volkswagen Bora 1.6 SE, which I have had from new, with something more modern. The Bora, despite many reports to the contrary, has served us well over the years...

Volkswagen Tiguan or Honda CR-V?

I currently drive a 4-seater 2.0-litre diesel Passat CC but, due to retirement and enhanced grandchild minding together with reduced mileage, I need to have a 5-seater petrol vehicle. At present I am considering...