Want a fast and practical car - what do you recommend?

I am in a dilemma over what car to buy next. I want something that can easily accommodate my family's things, but I also want something fast. I only do about 8000 miles a year and I have been looking...

New car options - are they worth the money?

I am about to buy a brand new Mazda CX-5 and have been offered two options that are new to me. The first is Autotrust which apparently covers the difference in the cost of me buying a new replacement if...

Buying a new Audi Q5 - which colour is best?

I'm in the process of ordering a new Audi Q5, but I can't choose a colour. Should I stick to Daytona Grey or go for New Floret Silver?

What's the best family estate?

We currently have a Honda Civic but are expecting our second child soon so are looking for something a little bigger. Our main criteria are: - Under £18,000 - Good MPG (50+) - Low road tax - More...

Should I buy a hybrid?

I will hopefully retire in a couple of years and am looking for a car that will do a 60 mile round trip every working day for the next two years, but then be OK for shorter journeys in towns and villages...

Does the new Golf SV have a retractable towbar?

Your review of the new Volkswagen Golf SV says that your test vehicle was fitted with a retractable towbar. Do you know if this is available as a factory fit? I ask because I can see no mention of towbars...

Do Porsche dealers give discounts?

I am in the lucky position of being able to consider buying a new Cayman GTS. I have a couple of questions though: - Is it realistic to expect to get anything off the price or even a couple of options...

Buying a 4x4 with seven seats - what's best?

I want to buy a new seven seater with four-wheel drive.Price rather than emissions is priority. I have heading towards a lower spec Mitisubishi Outlander. What other suggestions do you have in this range?

Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car?

I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you recommend a car?

Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel?

I want to buy a new Skoda Yeti but cannot decide if I should get a petrol or diesel. I do 15,000 miles per year; consisting of one or two monthly trips of 400 miles in a day and the rest largely made up...