Which new car offers reliability, good fuel economy and space for passengers?

I am looking to buy a new car but am totally confused at the moment. I want a car with performance, good handling and comfort. My wife and I also need something with all-round ability, shopping journeys...

Qashqai - belt or chain cam?

I am trying to find out if the Qashqai 1.6 petrol vehicle has a cam chain or belt. I am looking for a 57/08 model. Would you recommend looking for a vehicle with a cam chain rather than belt? Is there...

Do the KIA Sportage or Nissan Qashai have any particular problems?

I am about to change my car. I can spend in the region of £20,000 plus whatever I can get for my 2004 Mondeo Ghia X 2.0TDCI with 46,000 miles. I tow a small caravan occasionally and my current annual mileage...

Speedo and satnav show different speeds - which is more accurate?

My Garmin nüvi 1300T satnav consistently shows 4mph less than the speedometer reading on my Qashqai 1.6 Acenta manual, checked on a level road. For example, at 30mph on the speedo the satnav reads 26mph....

Is it time to say goodbye to our 100,000-mile-old Ford Focus?

We currently run a 2003 Ford Focus TDI which we have been reasonably happy with, some comfort issues apart. It has 108,000 miles on the clock and a few dents and scratches which we have not had fixed....

Does the Qashqai's Renault engine avoid DPF problems?

I currently own a 2002 diesel, and do a lot of journeys of only two miles and a few journeys of nearly 1000 miles. I assumed I could not buy a new diesel due to DPF problems until I read of a Renault engine...

Buying a second 'work horse'

My husband and I love our Honda Accords but they are over 7 years old. We've moved somewhere rural and my poor Type S gets manure in the twin exhausts, punctures and scratches from pulling in all the time...

Which petrol automatic SUV should I buy?

I have owned two Audis over the past 13 years, but now I've retired I drive fewer miles and need a higher seating position to ease entry and exit. I naturally favour a Q3 but the alternative choice of...

What do you think of the Nissan Qashqai?

I currently have a Nissan P12 Primera 2.2 dCi SVE which is nearly 10 years old, with 108,000 miles. I have been very pleased with this car. It is reliable, economical and not too expensive to maintain....

Which 4WD SUV to replace my Freelander?

Against my better judgement I have owned two Land Rover 1.8 petrol Freelanders and, as predicted, both have been unreliable with many problems over the years. Despite that I still like the car. It is the...