Need a dog friendly hatchback for under £7000

I own a 2010 VW Golf Estate 1.6 BlueMotion. Already EGR valve has been replaced. Daughter also recently bought 2009 1.9 Golf TDI on my recommendation and CAN unit just needed to be replaced. I have now...

Why doesn't Volkswagen do a petrol Passat?

I'm looking at buying a new Volkswagen Passat, however no petrol engines are available and I am a little concerned about the SCR/DPF issues that are frequently highlighted on motoring sites and magazines....

Buying a new SEAT Leon ST - petrol or diesel?

I have noticed that SEAT Leon ST diesels are cheaper than their petrol equivalents. Should I be concerned about DMF, DPF problems on SEAT diesels as with other cars? Is the petrol in this model still the...

Should I stick with my rusty Duster?

I have a Duster 4x4 which will come to the end of its PCP in September, unfortunately it is one of the earlier Indian made models and it has been recalled once for work to the bodywork. Rust has now appeared...

Audi Q3 - petrol or diesel?

Would you recommend an Audi Q3 with a 1.4 litre petrol engine or a 2.0 litre diesel engine? I'm a female driver, do around 12,000 miles per year, a mixture of local journeys and some further afield.

Ford Focus - EcoBoost or diesel?

I currently have a Ford Focus petrol (57 plate). I've had it six years and its been brilliant. I've put 127,000 miles on it and it's not put a foot wrong. It's now time for a new one though. I'm likely...

Buying a Qashqai - which model do you recommend?

I'm buying a Nissan Qashqai and would like to know your recommendation for the best model for value for money?

Need a used car for £4500 - what do you recommend?

I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways and around rural Wales and the Lakes. I also...

Buying a Mazda 3 - petrol or diesel?

I am thinking of purchasing a new Mazda 3 but can't decide between the 2.0 165 PS petrol or the 2.2 150 PS diesel. I have heard that the petrol models can be lethargic at low speeds so I want to know if...

Would you recommend buying an F-Pace diesel?

The Jaguar F-Pace perfectly fits my needs for my next vehicle, with one crucial exception - I only do about 6000 miles a year (short local runs plus a few long continental trips). That suggests I need...