Lots of serious problems with a recently purchased £4800 car

I recently bought a BMW 330 for £4800. On way home the engine management light came on. The dealer was informed and he more or less said its how you drove it away!? On inspection the next day we found...

Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy?

We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that people driving diesel turbos should allow the car...

What medium hatchback?

I have a £10k (maybe a bit more) inheritance to spend on a nearly new car. Reliability, & fuel efficiency are most important. Sportiness/decent handling would be good, but not essential. Electric windows...

What AWD estate car for transporting dogs?

I need an all-wheel-drive estate car to transport a dog and luggage. We have a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI in part exchange. We need reliability, economy and comfort. We have a budget of £15,000 - £20,000...

Replacing a 530d - what with?

I would like advice on replacing a BMW 530D Tourer. The car has had everything replaced but still fails - it is presently being repaired for lost steering (crankshaft damper), so it is time to change....

Lots of 2.2-litre diesels - which to avoid?

Everyone seems to offer 2.2 diesel engines. Honda, Nissan, Lexus, Ford. Should any of these engines be avoided? X-trail comes with 2.2 or 2.0 diesel engines, which is best? A friend recently needed a...

Replacing a Volvo V70?

We have a Volvo V70 automatic diesel and while it is very comfortable and economical, it is now getting more difficult to get in and out of it as the seats are quite low. Can you suggest a good replacement...

Which luxury saloon?

You helped me before and we took your advice which turned out well. My son having now sold his business has around £55k to spend on a luxury saloon/estate. He has a 3.0D Jaguar XF-S which you advised and...

What small load-lugger?

I currently drive a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG hatchback. It has plenty of performance and the area behind the front seats is ideal for carrying quite bulky loads. I am looking to change for a petrol auto...

New Freelander or used Discovery?

Not a terrible position to be in but I have the option of a new Freelander 2 XS as a company car (£270-80 per month tax at 40%) or a 5-6yr old Discovery 3 for 15-18k which would be paid for by the company...