Scams when buying a new car

Please be aware of a scam, it is linked to the search engine so if you are looking for a specific model as I was - a Fiat 500, red, leather, glass roof etc. you will be directed to the car of your dreams....

Major electrical issues with Fiat 500

I have had a Fiat 500 1.4 lounge from new. Now experiencing major electrical problems. Warning messages on dash, oil light on, headlight light on. Tailgate light permanently on. Often engine cuts out...

Which small car is best for a long commute?

I've just had my Fiat 500 written off in a car crash. My insurer has given me £8000 and I am thinking of replacing it for a different model. I absolutely loved my Fiat, but travel 90 miles a day on the...

Should I buy a low mileage Fiat 500?

I'm on the lookout for a Fiat 500 and one has popped up at a local dealer - a 2011 car with 4500 miles on it. Should I be wary of a car with such low mileage for its age?

Why is my Fiat 500 losing power?

I own a Fiat 500S with the TwinAir 105PS engine. However, when I accelerate above 4000 revs, the car hits a flat spot in the power band. The power does recover, but the car is hopeless for overtaking and...

Fiat 500 engine options

I'm looking to buy a fiat 500 but torn between the 1.2 or 0.9 twin air engines - which would you recommend? If going for a 1.2 is there any way of knowing whether the engine is one of the problematic eu6...

Most economical car for high mileage motorway driving?

I currently own a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. I do mostly motorway driving (around 23,000 miles a year) and my average MPG is 51.8. I have the car on lease and I am looking to see if there are more economical...

Which tyres should I fit to my Fiat 500?

I need new front tyres for my Fiat 500 TwinAir, what would you suggest? Secondly, due to becoming grand parents, we need a new car to replace my partner's Toyota Aygo. She will be taking over my Fiat...

Buying a Fiat 500 - which engine is best?

I want to buy a Fiat 500 for my wife's 60th birthday. She does short trips, with occasional longer journeys and motorway driving. Which is the best engine? It mustn't be too dull.

What's the best car for a 19 year old driver?

My son will soon be in the market for a car. He will need it to cover long motorway distances (south England to Yorkshire and Cumbria on a regular basis) and it must be comfortable, as he's 6 ft 4. A...