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Could you please advise which medium-sized 4/5-door cars offer easiest access/egress for front seat passengers?
My present car is a 1997 Honda Civic 1.6 petrol auto, owned from new. I need better access with a higher seat and would like a 5-door auto petrol hatchback of a similar size, but which? A Mercedes dealer...
My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame for assistance. The problem is that she has to...
Other than Rolls-Royce, are there any cars with rear-hinged doors to assist folk with arthritis please?
We are about to change our Mazda 5 for something smaller. My wife really likes the sliding doors, which make it easier to get kids in and out and they don't knock other cars when parked. Apart from the...
My wife has driven Corsas for 20 years but its time to look for a new model. I am trying to persuade her to go for the Meriva instead as we have grandchildren, and I think the Meriva is not only slightly...
My son is looking for a family car and is just entering parenthood. What make and model would you recommend we look at? We are seeking a car from around 2006 to 2008 with under 30,000 miles.
I currently drive a BMW 330d. While I love the car, I have recently had major heart surgery and find it cramped and low to get out from, so I'm looking for something a little more comfortable. I recently...
I'm looking to buy a new automatic (CVT) 5 dr small or medium car. It must have a low sill and must also be able to be adapted for hand controls which I will use while my husband will use the normal pedals....
My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox. What in your opinion would be the best...