Can you recommend a small petrol automatic hatchback to replace our Nissan Qashqai and Toyota Verso?

Having considered a rationalisation of our transport requirements, my wife and I have finally decided to address the situation. I am 81, and my wife is not far behind. At present I drive a 2008 Qashqai...

How does the motoring industry define vehicle classes in terms of size?

We regularly read at the launch of a new car ‘largest in class’. Am I being cynical or is the car simply not the smallest in the class above? Does the motor industry have standards for this or is this...

Buying a replacement runabout

My wife is currently running a P plate Renault Megane 1.6 petrol. We spent rather too much getting it through the MOT last year and it has started to run rough/misfire over the last few weeks. It is not...

Diesel or Petrol

I would like to buy a premium small family car and had decided on a 118D until I read the letter "Recharge of the light brigade " in the Telegraph. My usage would typically be short school runs, occasional...

Buying new small car with space for a disabled buggy

I am looking for a small car with a boot wide enough for a 117cm long disabled umbrella buggy. It must also be large enough for extra luggage. The back seat must be easy to get in an out of, too.

Buying Fiat 500 Automatic

I'm thinking of buying a second hand Fiat 500 automatic, not sure what year, and wondered if the Fiat 500 automatics are known to be reliable.

Buying a small easy access car

I am looking for a small, five-door, automatic car with a quality build/reliability reputation. As I have an arthritic hip, I need a car with a high driving position/easy entry. So far, I have looked at...

Recommendation for a small car

Please advise on a nearly new second hand hatchback, must be auto, chain cam engine, width incl mirrors maximum 1.9m, reliable, quiet, with air con, to replace an 8 year old VW Polo. Can pay up to £12,000.

Small car for short commute - recommendation

I'm looking to purchase a small car for my short, 6 miles each way, commute each day, some motorway driving, looking to spend around £6k plus part-ex for 51 Plate Renault Scenic Privelege Plus with 80k...

New or used dilemma

My old banger was written off recently and now I need a new car. My situation is I don't (currently) have a drive or garage, I get the train to work everyday but I do need a car to get to the shops and...