What is the best car for long term ownership?

What is the best car to buy and hang onto for the next ten years? I’m looking for bombproof reliability and something that will bear wear and tear with grace rather than something I need to keep looking...

Is the Kia Niro hybrid a good car for short journeys?

I need a used SUV for low-mileage use. I am not keen on fully electric vehicles and am considering a Kia Niro self-charging hybrid as my next best option. My average yearly mileage is between 3,000 - 3,500...

What's the most reliable car for under £2,000?

I need a used car for £2,000 or less. Can you please tell me which petrol and diesel models have the best reliability within this type of budget?

What's the best small off-roader?

I need a compact 4x4 with good fuel economy and lots of ground clearance for bumpy tracks. Good boot space would also be a plus. I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Urban Cruiser but would value your opinion....

What's the best seven seater for towing a caravan?

I need a large family car with seven seats and a towing capacity of 1,850kg. My existing Skoda Kodiaq is used for towing my caravan and driving on family holidays (with my three children and friends/relatives)....

What's the best plug-in hybrid SUV for £35,000?

I want to buy a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). I have a budget of £35,000. I have a dilemma, I have supported Land Rover since the early eighties and would like to carry on supporting UK manufacturing....

How to stop Toyota C-HR battery from going flat?

My wife has the Toyota C-HR Hybrid and we have just returned from a long holiday (11 weeks) and the battery is flat. Would a solar charger be sufficient to keep the battery in good order? Does the C-HR...

Can you recommend a reliable and efficient used car for £10,000?

I want to upgrade my 2006 Toyota Corrolla. I have £10,000 to spend and require a reliable, stylish and economical car that will accommodate my wife and daughter. My daily commute is 30 miles and I also...

What is the best used diesel hatchback for under £9,000?

I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf 1.6 (all diesel). The Auris is my number...

Which is better, Toyota Yaris Cross or Kia Nero hybrid?

We’re thinking of downsizing from a BMW x1 diesel to a Toyota Yaris Cross or a Kia Niro hybrid. We have a budget of £30,000, what would you recommend for an active but recently retired couple?