Can you recommend a cheap second car?

I am looking for a second car for work/odd jobs that will otherwise ruin a new car. All it needs to be is cheap to run/buy and reliable. The top contenders are the last model Kia Rio 1.5 diesel and the...

Renault Grand Scenic or Peugeot 5008?

I am in the process of buying a used car, but can't decide between a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel and a 2010 Peugeot 5008 1.6 diesel, both are automatics. Is one car more reliable than the other?...

How good is Blue HDi 120 S&S compared to e-HDi 115 S&S?

Is the Citroen/Peugeot Blue HDi 120 S&S worth the extra £850 over the older e-HDi 115 S&S engine in, say, the 2008?

Why is my fuel economy so poor?

I bought a Peugeot 308 four months ago and have clocked up 1000 miles. My average fuel consumption has been 33mpg at an average speed of 20mph. Is this really the best the car can achieve for town driving?...

Buying a new Golf SV - automatic or manual?

My wife and I are are looking to get a new car to replace our Peugeot 206 for our growing family. We have been looking around for a new car and in principle like the Volkswagen Golf SV 1.4 petrol automatic....

Timing chain reliability on a Peugeot 3008

Can you confirm if the well-documented timing chain issues with the PSA/BMW 1.6 petrol engines are confined to the turbo THP type, or include the non-turbo VTI models too? I have read the THP is a 'direct...

Why is my Peugeot 206 displaying the engine warning light?

My 2004 Peugeot 206 diesel had its EGR value replaced at its recent service. Since then the engine warning light has been permanently on. Any idea what's wrong?

206 automatic jumping out of gear on cold mornings

My Peugeot 206 automatic has started jumping out of gear on cold mornings, with a frost light flashing on the dashboard. However, after stopping and restarting it seems to warm up and drive ok. Any idea...

Best new car for £15k?

I have a £15k budget and want a brand new car. I have no particular requirements, other than a minimum of four seats for occasional passengers. I do around 10,000 miles a year. Which cars within my budget...

Need a quick hatchback - any suggestions?

After a run of fairly fast cars I am looking to buy a Golf sized vehicle. Do you have any wisdom on what is the minimum power you would feel happy with?