Paying for work that I do not want?

The garage quoted £360 for investigatory work on my Mazda 6 and now want £360 to put the car back together, advising that I cannot safely move the car without the engine being put back in. I have asked...

Can you recommend a five-door hatchback?

I am trading down from a rover 75 and want to buy a new, five-door hatch. Ideally, I want a 1.6 petrol engine with a drivers seat approx 26-inches from ground to seat edge. Which cars would you recommend?

Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000?

I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered a CLK. Part of me feels that I don't need something...

Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems?

I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...

Which diesel company car can you recommend that fits my company's requirements?

For the first time in 14 years I am about to get a company car with a job I start on 1 July. The criteria below make for a wide ranging choice. I do about 25,000 miles per year and have a family with three...

Buying a new 4x4 - what do you recommend?

I am looking to change my petrol 2003 Honda CRV. It has been a great car, but I want to replace it with something newer. I've looked at the new Honda CRV/Mazda CX-5/Hyundai Santa Fe, but can’t decide. I...

Buying my first car - what do you recommend?

I am looking to buy my first car (second hand) with a budget of around £4000. I need the car to get me to and from work, which would include motorway (substantial) and city driving. I’ve seen a nice...

Which estate car?

I currently own a 2005 Ford Mondeo diesel automatic estate Ghia X which is extremely comfortable and takes everything I throw in it, but has not been very reliable, expensive to maintain and has reached...

Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use?

Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s. Until now we have retained our two cars, a 1999 BMW...

Recommend an SUV for local use in the Alps and for occasional long journeys?

My daughter lives permanently in a high ski resort in the French Alps (Val d'Isere) and needs a four wheel drive (obviously with winter tyres as well) for use by her and husband and three young children...