Recommend a small, economical runabout?

Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance, around 12-18 months old from Motorpoint in...

Is our Fiat 500's stop-start working properly?

The stop-start on my wife's Fiat 500 often either fails to cut the engine when in neutral at traffic lights, and this is accompanied by a dashboard warning symbol, or else it cuts the engine properly but...

What offroad-capable vehicle should we replace our RAV4 with?

I have a 5-door 2007 RAV4 diesel with 24,000 miles on the clock, only because the fantastic 3-door versions are no longer made. We are looking to replace this in the next six months. I do around 6000 miles...

Which model of Fiat 500 is the best to buy for motorway journeys and city driving?

My girlfriend is very keen to purchase a Fiat 500 Lounge. She will cover 12-14,000 miles a year of which two-thirds will be motorway commuting, the rest city driving. I am not sure which engine is best...

Is it the responsibility of our local dealer to recover our car if it breaks down?

Is it the responsibility of our local dealer to recover our car if it breaks down? Our two year old Fiat 500C suffered a power steering failure last week and the dealer has said it’s our reasonability...

What has caused unusual wear to the tyres on my Fiat 500 Lounge?

I am the very proud owner of a 2008 Fiat 500 Lounge with low mileage of just over 11,000. Last Friday I took her for an MoT. To cut a long story short, three of the tyres had "exposed cords" and the fourth...

Engine management light flashing on a Punto?

I have a 2003 Fiat Punto. The engine mamagement light is on constantly until I drive at speed - when it flashes on and off. Why is this and can I stop it?

What's the best small car for under £8000?

My Chevrolet Matiz is on its last legs, but I don’t know what to replace it with. I have around £8000 to spend and want a reliable and economical car. Would it be better to get a petrol or a diesel? I...

We'd like to replace our underpowered Fiesta with a 1.4-litre Punto - do you have any advice?

Having had two 5-door 1242cc Fiat Puntos and loved them, we then PX’d for a Ford Fiesta 1242cc Style almost three years ago. We have been disappointed with the Ford’s performance. We loved the easy driving...

What's the best family car for £10,000?

We are looking for a family car. Our main criteria is: (1) Big enough for a young family yet as car like as possible and easy to drive/park locally; (2) Comfortable on long motorway journeys; (3) Lots...