Please can you give details of how to attend London based auctions of used police dog patrol vans? vans

Dear John, my friend, who doesn't have a computer, is a professional dog walker and business is good. He wonders if it's possible to buy, at auction or otherwise, an ex-police dog patrol van or similar,...

Reliability

I'm tempted to buy a Seat Leon 1.4 turbo, but I'm wondering if small engines whirling like Dervishes to produce what a 1.6 or 1.8 normally aspirated petrol engines would deliver without the least stress...

Which Motability car for camping trips?

I'm almost due to start looking for a new Motability car and could use some recommendations. I have a Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel that does 55mpg combined and 63mpg on long motorway runs, but it's too small...

Buying a new car for a young professional - what would you recommend?

Hi Honest John, I recently started a graduate level job after leaving university and I am looking to get a new (or used but within the last 5 years if possible) car to upgrade from my current Y-reg Vauxhall...

Looking for a good towing vehicle for horse-box or caravan?

We currently have a Touran 2.0 diesel and an old Sharan 2.0 petrol. The Sharan is due to be replaced, and I'd like to find a replacement that would be suitable for towing a horse box or caravan. As we...

Used car warranty

I have recently purchased a 2nd hand Golf GTI. It came with 6 months auto trust formula 2 warranty. I have been given the option of extending this to a 1 year warranty for £250. Is this worth considering? The...

sports cars

Would like advice on convertibles, I prefer big engines with plenty torque, hate revvy buzz boxes. The choices seem limited to 3.0 Z4, 3.5 SLK, 3.2 TT or 2.7/3.2 Boxter. Boxter worries me regarding cost...

What should I pay for a new Mazda MX-5 and what should I expect for my 2011 Kuga?

I'm about to purchase a new Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre Venture with electric folding hardtop. I have been offered £11,500 for my August 2011 Ford Kuga (good condition), 23,000 miles. There is so much 'helpful'...

What car for golf, dogs and low miles?

I am 60+ and want a well equipped car for two people that will allow easy access for a dog and golf clubs and will cover only 6000 miles per year. What do you recommend?

Which reliable car for £2000?

I need to trade down and as such am looking to spend up to £2000. It would need to be reliable, cover 30 miles per day with the odd longer trip. Other than that it would be on light duties. Economy isn't...