Buying a used car - what's your advice with a £7000 budget?

I would like to buy a used automatic car (preferably approved used), priced around £7000 pounds. Need to do 12000 miles/annum (80% London high streets, 20% motorway), with 3 people on board including...

Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations?

I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need to exchange the Micra for something more comfortable...

Should I sell my Honda Jazz and Volvo S60, and what should I replace them with?

I have a 2003 Honda Jazz petrol automatic showing 27,500 miles and a 2008 Volvo S60 diesel automatic with 22,350 miles on the clock (apparently quite high spec). Both cars are in good condition. I have...

Car computer not reconnected after a service

Flashing DPF dasboard light came on at 23400 miles on 15/02/12. Mazda dealer diagnostic check showed that they had not reset the car computer(?) after the service in July 11, no actual fault with DPF....

Slugs an snails

I wrote to you several weeks ago regarding trading in my 5 year old X-Type Jaguar 2.0 diesel estate for a smaller car. You helpfully suggested a Mazda and I am currently looking at a Mazda 3. Doing a...

Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel DPF problems?

I was quite tempted in buying a 185 2.2 diesel engined Mazda 3 as I fancied something with a bit more power than my 1.6 crdi Hyundai i30. Do these suffer with diesel being dumped in the oil sump by incomplete...

De-icer

As we approach winter, I now have to leave my car outside on the drive. What is the best way to reduce the frost build up on windows overnight and what is the best method of removing ice in the morning

Car for less than £4,000

I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I am looking for a manual with decent fuel economy...

Recommend a small family car

Hello, our Ford Focus 1.6 has recently died (broken cambelt), and urgently need a new car. Like the medium sized cars, and need plently of boot space. Have a budget of approx £7000. Happy to use petrol...

Small family car with good performance

I am looking for a small medium size family car must seat 3 kids in back, economy not an issue due to limited mileage. Performance and style important, £20k budget for used 2 to 3 years. Lots of city use...