Buying a used 4x4 - what do you recommend?

I am replacing a 2003 Land Rover Freelander TD4, which has started to run up expensive servicing and repair costs. My budget is about £15,000 and I would like another 4x4 as I live on Bodmin Moor, with...

Buying an estate - recommendations?

We need to replace our 2006 Ford Mondeo Estate, with something similar, but newer. A Skoda Octavia has been suggested by a friend as has the Volkswagen Passat. It will mostly be trundling up and down...

Buying a used diesel estate - what's best?

I am in the market for a used estate car, with a manual gearbox and diesel engine. Ideally, I’d like the car to be seven or eight years old and the engine to be no bigger than a 1.8. The car will be used...

Advice/suggestions on reliable economical cars?

Retirement, along with other changes to my family and lifestyle, mean that I no longer need the carrying capacity - and neither do I cover the mileage - to justify my Vauxhall Zafira diesel. Time to downsize! I'm...

Buying a used SUV - which models offer the best road comfort?

I am looking to buy a used SUV/crossover. Four-wheel drive isn't essential, but preferred. It has to be petrol and I would prefer an automatic. Ideally it should be comfortable on long journeys and reliable....

Buying a used small car with lots of headroom - what do you recommend?

I need to get used small car with an automatic ‘box up to three years old. Already have Audi Q5 for long trips, so will use the small car for small runs (5-80 miles) totalling about 7000 miles year. I’m...

Should I buy a used Audi A3?

I am about to buy a used car for occasional and weekend driving in and around south London. After looking at various options I have narrowed down my choice to a 2004 Audi A3 1.6 petrol, which has covered...

Looking to spend £8000 on a used car - should I buy a Golf?

I do approx 10,000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but the occasional long drive. I need to replace my old Renault Clio and have £8000 to spend on a hatchback. I have my heart half set on a Golf, but...

Buying a car with good access

I need advice on buying a used car for a friend who has mobility issues and finds it difficult to bend when getting into a car. He wants a fairly normal car but understands that a 4x4 might have to be...

Should I ditch my Mercedes for a Subaru?

A local Subaru dealership has a couple of Legacy Estates for sale (Legacy SE Nav Plus 2L Petrol Auto) 10 miles on the clock, registered Dec 2013 - priced at £17995. Seems like a lot of car for the money...