Young driver looking for insurance advice and new car advice

My uncle who is a car salesman recommended this site for someone who knows very little about how to acquire the cheapest insurance and car for my age (17). I'm just looking for overall advice on getting...

Can you recommend an economical car for a 21-year old for under £5000?

I am looking to buy my first car. I'm a 21-year-old female and have had my driving licence since 2008. My budget is maximum £5000 to include insurance as well. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Urban Fox,...

Could you recommend a car suitable for commuting 30,000 miles a year?

My son has just taken a post with a company in Newbury and will be travelling from Bournemouth five days a week. It would appear he will cover 30,000 miles per year. He has decided to purchase a new or...

Best policy?

Our 17-year-old daughter is learning to drive and we are trying to work out the most cost effective way of getting her on the road once she passes her test. The Pass Plus course is an obvious safety choice...

Can you recommend a car suitable for rural roads in ice and snow, perhaps with switchable 4wd/2wd?

I live in a hilly rural area with local access being a problem in icy/snow conditions. I also have to travel to rural schools as part of my job. I want to change my car but don't want a big fuel guzzling...

Which single car could I replace my Renault Avantime and Fiat Punto with?

I have a Renault Avantime V6 and a Punto 1.1. I need to switch to just one car. I'm thinking about a Golf but which model? Or do you have an alternative suggestion? A car in between the two extremes would...

Dodgy Punto

I have been looking at a used 52-plate Punto. No service history, 100,000 miles, MILKY SUBSTANCE on oil filler cap, but oil on dip stick is clean! No over heating, no misfiring, can you help me? Should...

Can you recommend a good replacement for our AWD Fiat Sedici?

My wife has a 5-year-old 1.6 petrol engined Fiat Sedici with 30,000 miles which has been an excellent buy with absolutely no running problems, just regular dealer servicing. It has proved to be economical...

Fiat 500 reliability and durability

I have a Fiat 500 Sport which was serviced just before its third birthday. I had reported a grumbling noise from the back and an unreliable gauge for outside temperature. The garage reported that...

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a new small car, so far I like the Fiat Panda, good deals to be had, and good space for me as I am 6ft 4. The car will stand for 4 weeks at a time, and have mixed use for about a week...