Buying my first car - which would you choose?

I would like to buy my first car. I have to choose between: Ford Focus 1.6 (2009) vs Opel Astra H 1.6 (2009) - or Ford Fiesta 1.4 (2010) vs Opel Corsa 1.4 (2010) Which car I should choose in each category?...

Driving a Mazda MX5 in the winter - should we fit cold weather tyres?

My son (aged 22) will be driving an MX5 this winter in rural Norfolk. This is his first experience of a rear wheel drive vehicle. Have you any tips that I can pass on to him and suggestions for recommended...

Where can a 17-year-old find affordable car insurance?

My 17-year-old grandson is taking his driving test soon. He will be driving a 2004 Fiat Punto 1.2-litre model. The problem is insurance. Even being added to his parents' insurance policy results in a quoted...

Can you do a feature with information specifically for younger drivers?

As many of your readers will be grand/parents of teenage drivers, would it be worth doing a feature on: tips for teenage drivers, how to find/what to look out for in a good teacher, costs/procedures involved...

Why are price comparison sites offering expensive insurance quotes?

We have an 18-year-old son who passed his test almost 18 months ago. Our insurance premium to put him on the policy for our Vauxhall Astra as a named driver originally rose from £200 to £1000. When renewing,...

Insurance company vague about my young son.

I have a 9 year old Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi which would be ideal for my son to learn to drive in when he turns 17 next July (it's large and slow). If I can't insure him on this car I would consider changing...

My boyfriend has just passed his test - what should he buy?

My boyfriend has just passed his driving test at 59 and now wants to buy a car for getting to work, about 15 miles a day and some leisure use. He only has about £3000 to spend and needs plenty of legroom...

What van for a younger driver?

We want a reliable small van for our 17 year old who will travel around GB for outdoor sports. He may sleep in back occasionally so should accommodate a mattress. It should be lowest insurance possible,...

Buying a 2005 SEAT Ibiza

My 18 year old son is thinking about buying a SEAT Ibiza - what do you recommend and are there any issues with them to look out for? He is looking for 2005 05 plate.

What first car for a newly qualified 26-year-old?

i am 26 years old and have been taking driving lessons fo aboutr 9 months, in a few months i hope to have passed my test, what small cars would you recommend and should i go for a new or a used car.