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I'm a regular reader of your column for years. I've recently retired and need to downsize from a 1992 VW Passat 1.6 TD estate. I would appreciate a bit of advice on what to look at for a replacement with...
It was with some exasperation that I read in today's Motoring Telegraph that the new Vauxhall Astra is to be longer and wider than the current car. When will car designers realise that while each of their...
Today, is there any vehicle equivalent to an Austin A40, as featured on 16th May? Two large doors, lift up rear window, drop down tailgate, reasonable headroom, comfort, economy, reliability and engineering...
I am due to change my current car, a Mercedes CLK 320CDI, which has been thoroughly reliable but not the most exciting car to drive. The three replacement I am considering are the E-Class Coupe, the BMW...
We are about to sell our 2001Y Mercedes C240, the seats of which seem to be about 17” above the garage floor. We much prefer accessing our other car, a Jazz, the seats of which seem to be about 24” above...
My wife and I test drove the Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.4 petrol and 1.6 CRDi diesel last Sunday, and preferred the diesel for its power, lower emissions, taller gearing and motorway cruising. The problem is...
I’m looking to get new or newish small car for my wife who works part time as community nurse. Also occasionally used as a second family car. Question is whether having 4 doors is safer than 2, to rear...
What is your opinion of the new Suzuki Alto and Kia Picanto. Which is best?
I know now is not a good time to buy a Japanese car (due to the Exchange Rate) and Honda dealers claim they can't discount the Jazz by more than £500, but do you think this is a good deal? New Jazz 1.4...
I’m looking for a car for my elderly parents who have difficulty getting into low seats. They only want a small car but high seats. Which would you recommend?