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...

There's a fault with a car we bought from a secondhand dealer. Do we have to pay for diagnostics?

A car we bought from a secondhand dealer clearly had a fault on purchase but we only detected it when driving home on the motorway. Do we still have to pay the diagnostic costs and first £100 excess as...

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...

Why are the prices of used cars rising?

I have been looking at buying a large, used SUV for the last three months: Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7 etc. I now notice that the exact cars I have been looking at have gone up in price....

Our catalytic converter was stolen, ruining the car. Can you recommend a replacement?

Earlier this week, my husband parked his 2008 Honda Jazz in a small car park and went birdwatching about an hour's drive away. When he returned, to cut a sad story short, someone had stolen the catalytic...

Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute?

My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until he gets himself sorted out. He currently has a very...

Could you recommend a safe, reliable car for £2000?

My son is starting his first job and needs something to use to commute 35 miles each way via the M25. His budget is £2000. I expect him to drive about 15k miles per year as we expect him to work from home...

What used diesel model should I buy for a 100-mile commute?

I am moving to a new location, which means my commute will now be 50 miles each way, so I'm looking for a used car to cover this high mileage (mostly motorway). Although they are out of favour now, diesel...

Could you recommend a small, cheap to run car with a bit of oomph?

My 2003 Renault Megane convertible is about to die. I LOVE this car; it's so easy to drive, decent acceleration, good for longish journeys. But read tax is over £200 a year and insurance is fairly high....

Are used sport variants of cars likely to have been thrashed by previous owners?

Should I beware of a used Toyota Yaris Sport model in case it's been thrashed or is unsuitable for my needs as an elderly driver? Thanks for your help.