Buying a new car - what's best for easy access?

My husband is 75 years old with some hip/knee restriction. He is currently driving BMW X1 Diesel, doing 10,000 miles a year. He wants to replace the BMW with something that is easier to get into and has...

Can you recommend a petrol-engined four-seat coupe?

We are about to change cars and would like a good-looking coupe four-seater with comfort and a bit of luxury, petrol engine and manual gearbox. I am 80 and my wife is 70 and nowadays the majority of our...

Is there a car with easy access that we can replace our 2004 Volkswagen Golf with?

My wife and I are now in our mid 70s and finding it difficult to get in and out of our 2004 Volkswagen Golf. We require something that you can "slide in and out of". Any suggestions what our next and possibly...

Buying a used car for £15k - what should I buy?

I am looking to buy a used car (two or three years old) for £15,000. It needs to be a four door hatch, preferably high for easy access for elderly parents and good in snow. It will replace a BMW so would...

Which SUV offers luxury interior and easy access?

Thank you for your recent good advice on a replacement for my Jaguar XFS. However, being realistic, advancing years and stiffer joints tell me I should consider a car that I get up into and down out of....

Will the new Nissan Note 1.2 be underpowered?

My wife has a 7-year-old Nissan Note automatic, bought from new, with which she is entirely happy. Being short (5-feet) she likes the ease of access to the driver's seat and the good all-round visibility...

What vehicle offers ease of access that I could replace my Ford Fusion with?

I drive a 1600cc petrol Ford Fusion auto, registered 2006. I originally purchased the car as I am tall and at the time had two elderly and disabled parents who need the ease of access. My needs have now...

Can you recommend an MPV with easy access and large boot?

We have a 61,000 miles 5-year-old Ford C-Max Style MPV and want to replace it with a new MPV. We appreciate the easy access, the roominess of cabin and boot and the economy of the C-Max (I need to be able...

Would you recommend a Skoda Yeti for ease of access?

Like PC from London we just love our Skoda 1.9 TDI estate, but as it is a 2004 car and has done over 100,000 miles we feel it is time for a change. My husband has Parkinson’s and is finding it increasingly...

Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda CR-V?

We have a 2006 Honda CR-V Sport auto. It is costing too much to run as we only make very short trips in and around town. We are both in our arthritic eighties and are seeking a small car with ease of access...