Should I buy a four-wheel-drive car for snow or will winter tyres do the job?

I want to buy a car to drive down to the Alps for the winter ski season. I'm thinking that an AWD or 4WD would be best, or will an ordinary car fitted with winter tyres be as good? I do appreciate that...

What's the best car for taxi work?

I have a budget of around £10k to buy a car for taxi work. On average, I do around 25,000 miles a year. I'm after a vehicle that's 2017-onwards. What car would you recommend for me?

Which cars have a low boot lip and enough space for a big old dog?

I have a big dog (a 10-stone Leonberger) and we're expecting it to have rear leg problems in later life. I'm looking for a reliable car with a low boot lip and a big enough cargo space to accommodate the...

I have a damaged car to trade in, should I get it fixed first?

I need to change my 2017 car but I had a bump recently and wonder if I should get it mended or trade it in as it is. I've loved the Yeti, but it's started to have a few problems lately so I'd like to get...

When does a timing belt need replaced?

I have a 2016 Skoda Rapid Spaceback. It's now 5 years old with 50,000 miles on the clock. When does it need a replacement timing belt? I've had wildly different advice from different dealers.

My brake discs and pads only lasted 24,000 miles. Is this acceptable wear and tear on a brand new car?

My 2019 Skoda Kodiaq is at 24,000 miles and I've had to replace both the front brake discs and pads, which I consider unacceptable wear. Before the Kodiaq, I owned (from new) an Octavia VRS estate for...

Is £19,000 for a used crossover a high asking price?

I'm about to purchase a 2018 Nissan Qashqai from a Nissan dealership for £19,000. I feel this is a bit high as it has 28,000 miles on the clock. I've also read a few mixed reviews on this model and want...

Cam belt change on Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI - do I need to change the water pump?

My daughter has just been quoted £500 by the main dealer for a timing belt change. When she asked if this included water pump, they told her that isn’t necessary as this is not driven by the timing belt....

My partner has a phobia of modern technology - can you recommend a suitable replacement for their ageing Audi?

My partner drives a 2003 Audi A6 Avant TDi with 200+ miles on the clock and has a phobia of change. Which modern estate car: a) has a large flat load area (>1800 mm L x 1000 mm W between arches). b) is...

Are tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) reliable?

How sensitive are tyre pressure monitors? My wife’s Skoda Fabia’s tyre pressure warning came on recently and when I checked the pressures they were all a long way out. Is a slight pressure decrease over...