Thanks for your review of the Hyundai i10 - I bought one.

I'm writing to thank you for your column in Saturday's Telegraph and the car reviews on your website. Both have informed me with unbiased information and led me to buy the new Hyundai i10 Active Auto for...

Are drum brakes too old?

I am thinking of buying the new Ford Focus but I do not agree with Fords policy of selling the new model with rear drum brakes. The entire C segment is now equipped with rear disk brakes, but Ford insists...

Buying a second hand small car

At the moment I have a Volvo V50 (2004) I had lots of problems with my Volvo and would now like to trade it in. The children are leaving home and I am looking at Alfa Mito 1.4(120ps) or a Volvo C30. I...

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a new small car, so far I like the Fiat Panda, good deals to be had, and good space for me as I am 6ft 4. The car will stand for 4 weeks at a time, and have mixed use for about a week...

MINI belt or chain?

I'm thinking of buying a MINI Diesel 02-07 Registration. Could you please let me know if the Mini Diesel 1.4 has a cambelt or does it run on a chain?

Totally tropical

We are looking for a Mini Moke or similar, that is very basic and a car that is suitable for use in the tropics and near the sea. It needs to be mechanically simple to fix - so minimal electrics and no...

Clutch-muncher

My mother is about to have her third clutch in four years replaced. We moved to rural Devon where there are steep hills and narrow lanes with passing places. She is a game old bird who loves to drive...

New small cars

Have a Nissan Micra R reg and have only done 60,000 miles. She sadly needs to be replaced. What would you recommend for someone who usually only does town mileage, with occasional trips out in GB at...

Suggestions for small cars

My wife is planning to change her car this year. Can you recommend a short list of candidates to consider which will satisfy the following criteria please? High seating position for easy access Smaller...

Small car for young driver

I'm wondering, from reviews and personal experience, what good, small, economical first car would be best for me. My commute is around 15 miles on A roads, with the occasional longer stint on the motorway....