Tim Pitt

Car-buying regret? Yes, I've had a few. In fact, I’m probably into double figures, not helped by my soft spot for the sporty variety which can be costly in bills. So what are your top car-buying regrets? (more about car-buying regrets...)

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Running a car is one of the biggest drains on a household budget, so we've been searching for the best cash-conserving ideas. What are your top money-saving tips for drivers? (more about cutting car costs...)

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I’ve just got back from the launch of Vauxhall’s Adam. Cuter than a Corsa, with elements of other superminis, it's the brand’s first foray into‘fashion cars’. But what really sets the Adam apart is the number of optional extras. (more about the Vauxhall Adam...)

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Do you have to compromise on performance and style when opting for the latest environmentally friendly car? Our research shows you can have a desirable car that also has good green credentials. (more eco cars...)

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Our latest research into car breakdown cover has found that renewal prices can leave you out of pocket. Is it right that existing loyal customers are asked to pay more for breakdown cover than new ones? (more about breakdown cover...)

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The Fiat 500 has the dubious honour of being Britain’s most vandalised car, according to an insurance company survey. If even this relatively cheap Fiat is targeted, are any of our cars safe from key-wielding vandals? (more about car vandals...)

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A very bumpy drive in the new Mini Coupé has made me wonder why modern cars are so uncomfortable. Is it the car designers' fault - or the public's for buying them? (more about poor ride quality...)

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There are hidden connections between many cars. The process of "platform sharing" has shaped the modern motor industry. But does it really benefit the consumer - or simply boost car company profits? (more about cars sharing platforms...)

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Although car reliability is better than ever, when modern motors do break down, their electrical complexity seems to be stumping breakdown services. So, can your car be fixed by the side of the road? (more about breakdown services...)

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Guidelines stipulating high parking charges in town centres have been abandoned. The government says this will allow councils to charge less – so how come the cost of parking is still going up? (more about parking charges...)

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Transport for London (TfL) has angered safety campaigners with its proposal to remove 145 sets of traffic lights across the capital. But de-cluttering our streets can actually cut congestion and save lives. (more about removing traffic lights...)

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If you’ve taken your car for a service recently, did the garage do a good job? The scary truth is that you may not even realise if they hadn’t - as we went undercover to find out... (more about our garage investigation...)

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