Upgrading from 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

I currently drive a 1998 Mercedes-Benz C180. I'm looking to upgrade to a later model C-Class. I have up to 4k to spend, not sure on petrol or diesel, can you recommend what variant to go for?

Buying an Eos - does the roof tend to leak?

I am considering buying a Volkswagen Eos but I have heard that there have been problems with leaking roofs. This is also now quite an old model, shortly to be deleted. Any thoughts?

Is a warranty void if it has been serviced by an unapproved garage?

A recent reader wrote saying that Mercedes had turned down a Warranty claim because the car had been serviced at an Independent garage. My understanding was that provided the service was to the recommended...

Buying a used A4 Avant - what engine?

Thinking of buying an Audi A4 Avant around 3 to 4yrs old. I am faced with 1.9 TDI,2.0 TDI, 1.8 FSI or a 2.0 FSI. I cover about 8-10 thousand miles a year and would hold on to a car for 8 years or so....

Buying a used 4x4 - is this a viable option?

I'm after a car for pulling my touring caravan and have narrowed it down to either the Santa Fe or Vauxhall Frontera, both around 2003/4. What engine would you advise? I've just looked at two Fronteras,...

Which small used car? A 2006 Citroen C3 1.4 Desire or 2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i T2?

Not sure which of these two cars I should buy. The 2006 citroen C3 1.4 Desire petrol, manual has 7,000 miles on the clock. The 2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-iT2 petrol has 40,000 miles on the clock....

Which is better: Lexus IS250C or recent Lexus SC430? I like them both!

I am looking for a second car that will do 5000 miles a year. Has to be a CC (metal roofed convertible). The SC430 has a magnificent interior and great touring performance, but is a bit ugly and is greedy. The...

I need a 4x4 for work

I want to buy a used car for use as a workhorse for my gardening business and small amount of towing a small caravan. I have looked at your reviews and come up with Toyota RAV4,Honda CR-V or Nissan X...

Replacing a CR-V

We have an older Honda CR-V Executive and want a nearly new soft roader very similar in every respect. But we dislike the front end looks of the new CRV. What would you recommend that fits this criteria:...

Buying an economical used car

I am looking to replace my 2002 diesel Mazda 323 which I have had for 3 years and has been excellent in terms of reliabilty. I would like a similar sized car that is economical and reliable. I travel about...