First car in my sixties - what do you recommend?

I have always had a company car and now at retirement I am faced with buying and insuring my first car. I am finding choice bewildering and insurance expensive. I live in London, park on the street and...

Should I replace my Honda CR-V with a Mazda CX-5?

I have a 13 plate Honda CR-V. It's top of the range. I think it has been an excellent car. It is getting a bit tired though. My friend has a Mazda CX-5, which is very attractive. Would the Mazda be a good...

Should I replace my 2015 Renault Twingo with a newer car?

I currently own a 2015 Renault Twingo Dynamique S with 35,000 miles on the clock. I have owned the car from new and it has always been serviced by a Renault dealer. I am more than happy with the car but...

How do I deal with intimidating salesmen at car dealerships?

I am ready to change my car. I don't want to buy without having a good look and a test drive, but I am an older woman and I feel patronised and intimidated by the salesmen. Do you have any tips for handling...

Which small electric car do you recommend?

My sister-in-law would like to buy a small to medium new electric car. Her use would be mostly local as she cannot drive long distances because of a medical condition. She lives in a village where some...

Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities?

Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to buy a petrol car for driving around a town or city....

Which hybrid is better - Toyota Corolla or Lexus IS300h?

I'm comparing the Toyota Corolla 2.0 petrol hybrid with the Lexus IS300h. Which car is better? Is the Corolla's newer hybrid system more advanced than that of the Lexus?

Mercedes-Benz GLA new car order - can I get my deposit back?

In early December I ordered a Mercedes GLA. I have still not been given a build date and have read stories of 40+ week waits for some customers. I’m happy to sit tight for now but at what point can I say...

What do you recommend to replace a Volkswagen Golf?

My in-laws, who are in their 70s and live in rural Scotland, recently had a car crash in which their 2014 Volkswagen Golf was written off. They are now looking for a smaller car than the Golf but one that...

Small car with raised driving position for £30,000 - what do you recommend?

My wife has been driving an SUV and now wants a much smaller car - but still with an elevated driving position to ease entry and egress. She would like an automatic, a rear view camera and heated seats....