Buying a new diesel hatchback - which one?

We are looking for a fice-door hatchback, diesel, manual, and not a city car. It needs low emissions, low tax bracket and good road holding and should cost below£14,000. It will be for use on steep winding...

Which SUV offers good fuel economy and reliability?

I am a tall 60-year-old man who needs something higher off the ground. I have been looking at SUVs, notably diesels, not necessarily new but as a pensioner I want my cake and to eat it. I'd like something...

Which diesel MPV do you recommend for use in Spain?

We have a second home in Spain and are considering buying a Spanish car. Secondhand prices are remarkably high. We like the van-based vehicles such as the Kangoo, and are considering a Dacia Dokker with...

Does the petrol-engined Dacia Sandero have a chain-cam engine?

I am trying to get information about chain cam engines in relation to the petrol-engined versions of the Dacia Sandero. In today's Telegraph you mention chain cam in relation to the Duster, but how does...

My Megane cabriolet won't start with its roof down?

My Megane Coupe Cabriolet won't start after having the roof down. I have the engine running when lowering the roof. The car starts with a bump start and starts as normal the following day. All lights...

Can you suggest a smaller luxury car for an elderly driver?

The time has come for me to replace my 12-year-old Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Automatic. Can you suggest a suitable smaller luxury car for an elderly driver for mostly local journeys and some motorway journeys?

Which SUV do you recommend with step-up entry and automatic transmission?

I am now in my 80's and drive a BMW 3 Series. This is quite low slung for entry and I am thinking of changing to an SUV or similar with step-up entry. I do not do a lot of miles so require a petrol engine...

Buying an EV - which one?

What is the best used all electric car for me to purchase? I travel 20 miles per day.

Should I buy a used Laguna?

Considering a change of car and think that a used Laguna estate could offer good value especially in top Initiale trim. I know the previous model Laguna had a terrible reputation for poor reliability but...

Gearbox failure on a Clio

I have a 3 year 3 month old Clio sport with 38k on the clock. The gearbox struggles to go into 4th gear and the garage inform me that I need a new gearbox as the synchro is broken. I expected the gearbox...