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I'm 75 and I need a car for both short journeys around London and long journeys in France. What would you recommend: the Honda Jazz hybrid which looks reliable and easy to get into, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid...
I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption ends? I want reliability and am petite so...
My sister currently has a Fiat 500 and it's difficult to squeeze her three grandchildren into the back as there aren't sufficient belts. She can't find a small car that will do this. She doesn't want an...
I have a budget of up to £7000 to purchase a used car for my 26 year old daughter who has just passed her driving test. I'm looking for a small car, no older than 2014 and which needs to be safe and reliable....
I do approximately 20,000 miles per year, of which the majority is motorway driving. Can you recommend a car with good fuel economy on a budget of £6000?
What's the best automatic small car with space for a smallish dog cage in the boot?
I have been very pleased with my Ford Fiesta 1.25 which is now almost 6 years old. I'm thinking of replacing it soon but would like a car with a more upright seating position. Is there anything that compares...
I am looking for a reliable and economical little car. So far the Citroen C1 looks good, it's small, has a good mpg and seems to be good value for money. The only thing is that I have to do a fair...
Which 1.2-litre and under car is also the biggest in size?
My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly some motorway driving. Essential are ease of...