Can you recommend a reliable automatic car to replace my Suzuki Liana?

I am looking to replace my 2003 Suzuki Liana, which has given me 63,000 miles of trouble-free motoring with a secondhand automatic. I read that some automatics have a tendency to expire after around 50,000...

Double blippers

I have been to view a second hand Kia Picanto 2006 (06) and the engine kept cutting out whilst it was stood on the forecourt. The dealer has since rang me back to say that the problem was due to both keys...

Secondhand cars for retirement

As my wife and I approach retirement we are looking to move from two cars to one. My ancient Peugeot 406 is on its last legs and my wife has an 02-plate 1.2 Corsa. Our current short list is a Ford C-Max,...

Buying a new SUV

I've had a VW Sharan for 10 years and it's regularly starting to breakdown, so it's time for a new one. The kids are getting older so there is no need for an MPV anymore, but we prefer to sit up high,...

Downsizing

Due to poor fuel economy and rising fuel costs I'm changing my Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel (06 plate). My budget is around £11-£12K for used car. I drive a short urban route to work (20 mile round trip/day);...

Good time to buy?

Is it a good time to buy a 09 reg Kia Picanto, what with the new model Picanto coming out soon? Does the price of the old model drop a lot when the new model comes out?

Which Car

I need to buy a car for my wife, who will be using it for mainly short trips with our two young children. I am ruling out diesels due to the DPF issues with short trips, and it'd be a false economy when...

A high seating position

I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...

Buying a second hand small car – what would you recommend?

Our old car, sadly, needs replacing, as its bodywork is showing its age. It is a 15-year-old Rover Kensington SE, 4 doors (or 5 if you count the boot), petrol engine, manual gear box. We purchased it...

Need an economical estate

I think I would like to buy a new company car before the end of the tax year. I need something economical and it should be able to carry two cellos. Should I trade in my 02-plate Volvo V70 (current...