How's the Dualogic system's reliability?

Just bought my wife a Fiat Grande Punto 57 plate, first reg Dec 2007 and it's an auto which you can also use as a manual (like a mini tiptronic). Its done 29,00 miles. Wife loves it, nice to drive etc....

Buying a family car

Our Nissan X-Trail (02) may be on the way out. We have 2 children and a dog and live in the Brecon Beacons. We need a good reliable car that does more mpg than our current X-Trail Sport. We need something...

Starter for teen

We are looking for a small 'starter' car for my daughter, 18 years old, but to be used by us occasionally as well, so we want something in good nick. My wife and two daughters are smitten with the 'trendy'...

Panned driver

I have a FIAT Panda Dynamic Multijet 114g/km diesel. I wish to purchase winter tyres for it. At present the size I have is 155/80 R13 but my local tyre dealer says that he can only get winter tyres in...

Starter car

My 17-year-old son passed his test very quickly and has saved up for a car. His maximum budget is £2,500. We have scoured local papers and local dealers but are a bit nervous about taking the plunge. Some...

Is the 1.4 Punto Evo powerful enough?

Is the 1.4-litre engine strong enough to shift the body in semi-auto form? Will the 16 valve do a lot better?

2’s company

My wife is looking to replace her Nissan Note after three years of reliable service. Her only problem with it is that she struggles with a lack of comfort over a 4-hour journey. Whilst this may be part...

An economical used car?

I currently own a 2005 2.0 TDCi Focus, I use the car for a 150 mile motorway speed round trip commute daily. I love the relaxing feel of putting the car in 6th and seeing the rev counter sit below 2000,...

Electric window bypass

I do not like electric windows but have had to buy a car with them in front. Is it possible to control them without the key in, with some sort of additional button or rewire job? It is infuriating...

Water leaking under car after driving

Just noticed a trickle of water appearing under car when I parked it. I had the air conditioning on during journey. Is this anything to do with this or is more serious?