I want a family car that’s great to drive. What’s your view of the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is a brilliant all-rounder. It doesn’t just wear a desirable badge. It’s also the best in its class to drive and, available in both saloon and…
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I’ve heard good things about the Dacia Duster. Are they really a sound used buy?
It’s not often that car manufacturers launch in the UK and become an instant hit. Dacia did just that by bringing in a car that tapped into the post-financial crash…
I want to give my daughter a car for her birthday. Is the Fiat 500 any good?
The Fiat 500 has been a smash hit for the Italian company. Helped by a funky image plus the ability to make every model look different to the ones that…
I’m considering buying an electric car for £10,000 and was wondering about a Nissan Leaf. What will I get?
The Nissan Leaf is the UK’s best-selling electric car and was the world’s until 2020 when the Tesla 3 overtook it. Even so, it still represents the most affordable way…
I’m looking for a 7-seat SUV type of car. Is the SEAT Tarraco any good?
The SEAT Tarraco is the Spanish firm’s largest model and a rival (and close relation) to the Skoda Kodiaq. It is big brother to the Ateca and what’s known as…
There are a lot of used Kia Sportage for sale. Is it any good as a used car?
From being distinctly below par, the Kia Sportage has transformed itself into a very capable allrounder and one of the UK’s top 10 best-selling cars. A five-door five-seat crossover or…
I’m looking for a small four-door car. What is the Audi A3 saloon like?
The Audi A3 was first launched in 1996. Based around the same mechanicals as the Volkswagen Golf and SEAT Leon, it went on to become a best-seller for the German…
Is the Nissan Qashqai any good as a used car?
The Qashqai has been a resounding hit for Japanese company Nissan. The British-built motor replaced the slow-selling Almera hatchback and was instantly more popular. At the vanguard of the mass…
I want a used Ford Focus. What can I get for around £9,000?
Since its launch in the late 1990s, the Ford Focus has been one of Britain’s most popular motors. It’s undergone various transformations but retains its position as the best-driving, best-selling…
Can I get a decent Vauxhall Astra for around £8,000?
The Vauxhall Astra is often the forgotten small family hatchback. It’s not luxurious or sought after as the Volkswagen Golf. And it doesn’t drive as well or look as stylish…