SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - is it suitable for motorway driving?

I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Ibiza but am worried the 1.2 TSI (105) engine will not be able to cope on the motorway. Would the high miles and speed cause more wear to a small engine?

Buying a new car - Skoda, SEAT or Volkwagen?

I am looking to buy a new car. I have narrowed down my choice to the Skoda Octavia, SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine. However, I believe that the 1.4 in each of these cars...

Which £8k motorway car?

I am looking at changing my car for one which will be used on the motorway extensively. My budget is £8000. I have already test driven the manual 2.0 Insignia SRi diesel (160bhp and 17" alloys) and think...

Faulty air con - should the dealer pay for the repairs?

I own a 2007 SEAT Leon, which I have had since new. The car has covered 82,000 miles and has a full service history. The air con was working at 78,000 miles when I took the car to a SEAT garage for a...

Which hot hatch?

I am looking to buy a hot hatch for under £20,000 used that must match four criteria: More than 200bhp, Traction control can be fully disengaged (car will be taken to trackdays), a towbar can be fitted...

Buying a new mid-range car - what do you recommend

It's time to change my five yearvold BMW 116d Sport and I can't afford a new one. I'm looking at a Seat Leon or Kia Cee'd. Budget is up to £18,000, including part exchange on BMW. Which would you recommend...

Need a small family car - what do you recommend?

I want to buy a small family car. My choices are a 2013 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI or a 2013 Ford Focus 1.6 TDI. Which would you buy?

Best used estate for £11k?

I am looking to buy a second hand diesel estate to replace my Volvo V50. I am looking for something that’s four years old or less, with 45,000 miles on the clock. Ideally, the car will have leather seats...

First time buyer - any recommendations?

I'm a first time buyer who passed his test four years ago with no driving experience since. However, I've recently landed a job that requires a collective 70 mile per day commute and need to buy a car. I'm...

Why is my SEAT Ibiza losing power?

I have a 2004 SEAT Ibiza 1.2 SX which has developed a problem with acceleration. It struggles to get up to speed, but will maintain speed once it has got there. It does pull away, but is still very sluggish....