Fiat 500 will not pull away on hills

Our 2014 Fiat 500C will not pull away on hills, without heavy revving. The dealer has taken the car in three times, but the problem hasn’t been fixed. They now cannot offer any solutions as they say it’s...

What's a good hire car for tackling steep inclines in Greek island roads?

What would you recommend with a really good low bottom gear and hill-climbing ability from the budget Greek island hire car range? Is a Fiat Panda likely to hold the old Italian tradition of very low ratio...

How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake?

I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3 gradient on my driveway. Will the the electronic...

Fiat 500 (2008 on)

Stylish and full of character. Really affordable to buy. Low running costs.

Ford Ka (2008 - 2016)

Easy to drive and economical. Based on the Fiat 500 but handles much better. More room in rear than 500.