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I want a diesel SUV but the future looks grim in terms of resale value for diesels - do you suggest I go for petrol instead?

I’ve just returned to the UK from New Zealand and planning to stay for three years. I was planning to buy a one or two-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento or Peugeot 5008 diesel. Good SUV with nice...

What small crossover would you recommend?

I'm considering buying a small SUV and have narrowed it down to three options, all petrol automatics: Peugeot 2008, Mazda CX3 or Suzuki Vitara. Which would you recommend? Or am I missing an obvious alternative?

I'm retired and want to replace my diesel car - what do you suggest?

I'm thinking of changing my diesel Honda CR-V. My local dealer has a SEAT Tarraco 1.5 Evo SE Tech at £21k if registered before the end of October - which seems a very good deal. Also, what is your opinion...

How long should the clutch on a Peugeot automatic last?

My mother in law bought a Peugeot 208 a year ago and with 18,000 miles on the clock. The “clutch", which even though it is an automatic, has started going at a cost of £1700 to replace according to the...

What's the best family SUV?

We are looking for a car to do approx 10-12k miles per year, with lots of short journeys, some mid distance journeys and few longer ones. We are a tall family of four (up to 6ft 4) and generally find cars...

What's the smallest car with a retractable roof?

My wife has a much-loved MX5, complete with detachable hardtop. However, it is beginning to look as if we might need to replace it, as we are both in our 70's, I am now having difficulty getting out of...

My new car has an electric parking brake - how do I use it on a hill?

My recently purchased Peugeot 3008 comes with an electric parking brake as standard. This is the first car I have owned with this type of brake, and I am struggling to master it. With the car on a level...