Which Fiat 500 model would you recommend?

I know you are very pleased with your Fiat 500 and I'm thinking of buying one secondhand. Which model would you recommend and what would you recommend as an alternative?

Is the Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor a suitable replacement for my Omega?

My much-loved Omega 2.5 has finally gone to the knacker’s yard. In the hope of getting a car as quiet and gentle on the suspension for our third world roads I am considering a 2007/57 Mercedes-Benz C180...

Which luxury car could I buy for £15,000?

Would appreciate some comment and guidance as to how best to spend up to £15,000 on a second-hand 'luxury' saloon. I only travel around 6000 miles annually, mostly short journeys with occasional 200 -...

Buying a used Audi Q5

I am considering an Audi Q5 that has done 74k miles. Should I have concerns about any specific potential problems, eg engine, drive train, suspension links or electrics etc? Under normal circumstances...

Why is the 508 RXH offered with such a big discount?

I have seen discounts of £7,500 offered on the 508 RXH - which should compensate for the likely heavy depreciation. I know that the gearchange is said to be jerky, but have you any information on the reliablity...

Is this 12-year-old, low mileage Mazda likely to cause me problems?

I've been offered a 12-year-old Mazda estate with just 12,000 miles on the clock. It's been used only for trips to the local shops. Please would you tell me what problems I might have as a result of this...

Is there a slightly smaller, more economical version of the Honda CR-V?

We are in our mid-seventies and have owned our 2003 Honda CR-V automatic since new. Apart from Honda servicing, it has cost us nothing except tyres and windscreen wiper blades. It is the best car we have...

Thanks for recommending the Mazda 2 - I'm really pleased with mine.

In October 2008, based your Car Review of the Mazda 2, I sold my 138,000 trouble-free mile Honda Jazz and bought a Mazda 2 TS2. This has been by far the best all round small car I have ever owned. The...

Suzuki Splash or Suzuki Swift?

I own a six-month-old Suzuki Swift which I bought VAT-free last year. My wife is now looking at a Suzuki Splash, which I think may be a mistake. They are currently available from £7777 (for a 1.0-litre)...

Should I keep my reliable Toyota Yaris?

I have owned a 2004 Toyota Yaris T-Spirit D-4D 5-door hatchback with 1.3-litre diesel engine since I bought it new. It's done 77,000 miles and gives about 65mpg. I think it has a chain cam (am I right?)...