What cars would be best for my old dog to be able to jump into the boot?

I need a reliable car to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth four times a week as well as a 20 minute drive to work each day. I have a 2004 automatic Ford Focus now, which costs a fortune in petrol...

What economical, practical vehicle comes with a long warranty?

I'm hoping for advice on the best new economical and practical vehicle to buy with a long warranty. Or perhaps advice on the best secondhand model for my needs as an older female drive. My ideal car/van...

Can I get any introductory discounts based on my 50 years of claim free driving?

I have been abroad for some years and drive as the named driver on my wife's policy when in the UK so I don't have any NCB of my own. Now I have repatriated can you please advise if I can get any introductory...

Should I be wary of buying a BMW 5 Series with mould on the seatbelts?

I'm interested in buying a 2013 BMW 5 Series Touring but I've noticed that it has mould on the drivers seat belt and the driver's side rear seatbelt. The dealer said that it's condensation from wet floor...

What car would be the most responsive over rough, mountainous terrain?

I wish to buy a family car with an automatic gearbox and I don't want an extra large car for various reasons. I don't do huge mileage, about 10,000 to 15,000 kilometres of mountainous and motorway roads....

What diesel Estate should I choose between a Toyota Auris, Honda Civic and Skoda Octavia?

I'm dwelling between getting several diesel cars. What is the best choice: the 2015 Toyota Auris Estate 1.6 diesel, 2015 Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 diesel or 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. What is your...

How should I protect the paintwork and upholstery of a new car?

How should I protect the paintwork and upholstery of a new car?

What petrol estate car will carry two kayaks on the roof?

As a keen kayaker, I need a reasonably beefy petrol estate that will enable me and my wife to load the kayaks on to the roof. SUVs are too high, but looking around I can't find many petrol cars that would...

Are Halfords number plates legal?

I purchased a pair of number plates from Halfords, I believe it was the Hi Line option. I was reassured with this purchase that the plates were legal as they state on their website “We are registered...

Should I sell my six year old Volvo XC60 and buy a petrol replacement?

I am seriously concerned with all this talk about a diesel backlash coming from the government and motoring press. I have a six year old Volvo XC60 and I'm really worried that it could be heavily devalued...