Is £1390 for a 2004 Volkswagen Polo a good deal?

I looked at a 2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9 this weekend to possibly purchase. It has 86,000 miles on the clock and is being priced at £1390 with 3 previous owners. What should I be looking for and does this...

Which hatchback should I buy?

I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking of something up to a 2.0-litre engine. I am looking...

Should I sell my Peugeot 306 instead of paying for an £800 repair?

I've had my Peugeot 306 for 3 years. It's had £1500 worth repairs over 14 months, including new head gasket, and now the cam belt has broken. I'm saving up the £800 to have it repaired but is it even worth...

Why does the BMW 3 2.0 cost less to run than the BMW 3 1.8?

I had a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0-litre automatic as my main car in 2010 and I remember it being tax bracket J (190g/km),150PS, and on paper showing 35mpg on the combined cycle. I'm looking to buy a used 2007...

What would be a good petrol equivalent to my Land Rover Discovery?

I have a 2015 Land Rover Discovery and wish to change to a petrol equivalent vehicle. It needs to be an automatic with comfortable seats and a raised seating position. What vehicles would you suggest I...

What do I do if a dealer refuses my rejection of a mis-sold car?

I purchased a car which me, and a witness, were told had full service history. It doesn't. I wrote stating I am rejecting the car but have had response back saying the sales person now denies telling us...

Which is the best driving instructor car, Hyundai i30 or Toyota Auris?

I am a driving instructor and now need to change my instructor car, although I also use this car for my personal use being a mum of 3. I currently drive a Toyota Yaris but looking to buy a Hyundai i30...

What is your opinion on importing cars from overseas auctions?

I am considering buying a used Toyota Landcruiser from a UK company that buys at auction in Japan and then imports the car into the UK. Several UK companies are active in this market, they manage the import...

Mercedes-Benz won't acknowledge wheel judder problem on the GLC - what do I do?

I picked up my Mercedes-Benz GLC43 on 9 November following a test drive of the GLC250d in early September and 3 happy years of owning an GL350d. The following day I received a call from my sales adviser...

Which petrol auto would you suggest for a disabled passenger?

Can you suggest some models that are petrol automatics and have room for a folded wheelchair, walking frame, etc in the boot? It needs a front passenger seat that a disabled person can get into without...