Buying second hand - do I have to pay for a fix?

Recently I purchased Fiat 500 second hand from a Toyota dealership that was a part ex. It was advertised as having excellent bodywork. Had a look round the car and thought was all OK then went away to...

Which small, stylish, safe car do you recommend for my daughter?

My 23-year-old daughter is buying her first car. She wants something about two years old that is small, reliable and above all safe. What do you recommend?

Buying a car with the lowest running costs - which is best?

I need to buy a car with low running costs, but which is still comfortable for long journeys. I am also a little picky on style, but the running costs are my main priority. I know the Toyota Aygo is...

What should I buy as a first car?

I asked earlier what would be a good attractive first car to buy and you guys recommended a Dacia Sandero Ambiance. I spoke to a friend who said the Dacia is for old people, can you recommend any more...

Which stylish, child-friendly car to replace our Fiat 500?

I have owned a Fiat 500 1.2 Sport since 2008 – bought as an ex-demo and have been very happy with it. I like the way it looks and drives. However, due to being pregnant with our first child I have accepted...

Issues with Fiat 500 Diesel

I have a Fiat 500 Diesel car, which is currently having white smoke coming from the exhaust. It is also over revving and the DPF warning light has come on a couple of times now. It is also asking for an...

Which Fiat 500 model should my daughter buy?

My daughter is looking at a new Fiat 500 on a 3-year PCP from Fiat Cars. She does about 15,000 miles a year, town 60 per cent and motorway 40 per cent. What do you think would be the best engine: the 1.2...

Replacing a Beetle?

My partner is due to replace her 12 year old VW Beetle which will cost more to put right for the next mot than it is worth. She would like a small petrol engined car that is economical with good reliability....

Why doesn't the Fiat 500 automatic have a 'P' setting?

My Dad recently bought an automatic Fiat 500 petrol which he likes. I've driven it this weekend and when switching it off I found I could only put it into neutral. There seemed to be no (P) park selection...

Which engine for my Fiat 500?

I hope to buy a Fiat 500C Pop to replace a Smart ForTwo, for mainly short journeys. I generally like 'less is more' in a car. Should I choose the current 1.2 four-cylinder engine, or wait for the naturally...