Best new car for £15k?

I have a £15k budget and want a brand new car. I have no particular requirements, other than a minimum of four seats for occasional passengers. I do around 10,000 miles a year. Which cars within my budget...

What's the best small 4x4 for £16k?

I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V I like all three,...

Need a compact auto - what do you recommend?

I am thinking about changing my new shape BMW 116i. I want an auto that is not as low to get into, but still has some go in it. Any ideas?

MINI losing water - what's the fault?

My girlfriend's MINI was getting its MoT recently and the mechanic said the water pump had a slight leak. Since then the radiator reservoir needs filling every week. The heater is also taking ages to...

Buying a hot hatch - Polo GT or MINI Cooper?

My wife wants to replace her ageing Audi A3 automatic. She is dithering between a new Volkswagen Polo five-door Blue GT or a MINI Cooper five-door hatch, both automatic. Have you any reason to downplay...

Can I fit non-runflats to my MINI?

I want to replace the runflat tyres on my MINI Cooper Convertible 2010 with non-runflats to save money and improve driving comfort. 1. Is this possible or is the MINI designed only to run with runflats?...

MINI Convertible - which model is best?

My wife wants a MINI Convertible and has decided the plain Cooper and Chilli pack will be the best choice. Also, since I will sometimes drive it too and given that I normally cannot find my way out of...

Engine warning light on MINI Cooper

The yellow engine light came on this morning while I was driving my 2007 MINI Cooper. I am a bit concerned as I bought the car just five months ago and it had a full Service history and recent MoT. The...

MINI rear wheels making a rubbing noise

My MINI Cooper S (2002) has started making a rubbing noise at slow speeds. It appears to be coming from the rear wheels, any idea what could be the cause?

Is it normal for a MINI to use a litre of oil every 10k miles?

I have been told that it is fairly normal for a MINI Cooper S to use a litre of oil every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Is this true as my MINI is using around this.