Buying used Golf - what should I check?

I'm in the process of buying a Volkswagen Golf Match 1.4 petrol DSG for our soon to arrive expanded family. Is there anything that I should consider before I buy it?

Best used sports car for £5k?

I'm after a used sports car for £5000. I want something that will have a soft top and give me driving pleasure for my retirement. We were thinking about a Mazda MX5, or a BMW Z3, or even a Mercedes SLK...

Can you suggest a good 4x4 for £1800?

I am in search of a good 4x4 for a family of four. I have £18000 to spend and need a car capable of tackling a farm track each day and trips to Cornwall (500 mile round trip), three times a year. I am...

What's the best used 4X4 for £6500?

I am looking for a used 4x4 for under £6500. It would ideally be an automatic and diesel. No towing or off-roading. To be honest it is the height which makes it easier for me to get in and out of as I...

Used car with mileage discrepancy - should I still buy it?

I am hoping to buy a used Mazda from a Hyundai dealer. The RAC car data check shows outstanding finance due to unit stocking and a mileage discrepancy. I don't think the unit stocking is an issue as I...

Best £5k car with a large boot?

I need a car for about £5000. It must fit a dog crate in the boot along with gardening tools, such as spades etc plus a couple of storage boxes. No machinery. I do about 200 miles a week, mostly on duel...

Best car for trips to Switzerland?

I am looking to buy a car for approx £4000. As a snowboard instructor I will be driving to Switzerland in October for 7-8 months then returning to the UK. While in the UKI will be doing mostly town driving...

First time buyer - any recommendations?

I'm a first time buyer who passed his test four years ago with no driving experience since. However, I've recently landed a job that requires a collective 70 mile per day commute and need to buy a car. I'm...

What should I get - a used Skoda or new Dacia ?

I'm thinking of buying a used Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Elegance. I can pick one up with less than 20,000 on the clock for around £8000. However I keep thinking a brand new Dacia Sandero Stepway isn't much more...

Should I buy a used Volvo S60?

I have been offered a Volvo S60 D5 auto with 175 000 miles on the clock and full service history for £1400. The owner spent a small fortune at 150 000 replacing the head, timing belt ,water pump driveshaft...