Need two used family cars - what should we get?

We are returning to the UK after a few years away and need to "re-car" ourselves. We are looking at spending up to £6000 on a medium-sized family hatchback and £12,000 on a large estate or SUV. What should...

Buying a used car for around £8000 - what would you recommend?

I am looking to buy a used car with a budget of about £8000 - what would you recommend? I'm after something that looks stylish, inside and out if possible - with a fair bit of speed. I'm probably looking...

Need a large car with good fuel eocnomy

I am looking for 2.0-litre diesel car with 150PS. I need good fuel economy and impressive handling from the car. What should I get from the: Mazda6, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Passat, Honda Civic and Toyota...

What's the most reliable petrol hatchback?

What is the most reliable mid-sized automatic petrol driven hatch or estate I can get on a budget of £10k plus trade in of 15 reg Dacia Sandero Stepway?

How much is my car worth?

I have recently been involved in a no fault accident and although I am waiting for the insurance companies decision, the recovery garage said they thought my Honda Civic might be a write off. The car...

Best hatchback for £6000 - £7000?

I have up to £6000-£7000 to spend. I would preferably like either a Japanese or German make of car. It needs to be reliable, preferably stylish looking and a hatchback. What do you recommend?

Honda Civic handbrake issue

My local Honda dealer recently serviced my 2012 petrol Civic with 24,000 miles on the clock. They told me the handbrake travel was too long and suggested the cause was the caliper and probably both sides...

Which used diesel car is best for £6000?

I want to buy a used diesel car for £6000. It must be reliable and boast lively performance. I'd also like an automatic gearbox, but not essential. I have shortlisted the Honda Civic 2.2TD. BMW 120D. Vauxhall...

Sudden decrease in fuel consumption

Back in March 2015 I asked you: "I bought a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EX i-VTEC in February, swapping it for my 2006 2.2i-CTDi. The overwhelming 'feature' of the new car is its enormous thirst for petrol and...

When will Honda introduce an auto 'box for its diesels?

I am interested in buying a Honda HR-V after reading your review. But am very disappointed to find out that it does not offer a diesel with the automatic gearbox, only petrol versions. In fact, the Civic...