Mr Softy

I would like to know what reasonably-priced cars have a soft suspension as my wife has back problems.

Cutting the crass

I'm in need of some assistance. My mother is looking to change her 2006 Clio automatic and needs a car of a similar size. She wants something premium, I advised an Audi A3 however she feels its slightly...

The price of diesels

I own a 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso with the 1.6HDi engine (about 110bhp I think) with the DPF. However it seems that it is essential for these engines to be run with C2 grade engine oil (low sulphur and ash...

Cruise missive

I have just purchased a new Citroen C3 Picasso Exclusive 1.6 diesel and it has the speed limiter and cruise control. At age 69 it is the first time I have ever had cruise control etc., and am receiving...

Gateway to the South

My daughter recently started a new job in South London and rather then stay up there she wishes to commute. As we live in Southampton the commute is a 150-mile round trip per day, 5 days per week. She...

Fast breeder reaction

My husband and I are expecting our first child in June and are looking to buy our first family car. We are completely baffled. After 3 weeks of test driving and searching the Internet we are no closer...

Twenty grandad

I am retired and find myself in a situation whereby I need to convey my two grand children in car seats along with their mother. Therefore I need a car up to £20,000 that has space for 3 adults and 2 children...

Higher car

Can you help us to find a car that will accommodate tall people in the back, please? Our 15-year-old son is 6ft 5in tall and for long journeys prefers to sit in the back of the car. We have tried all the...

Old Getz

My elderly mother, aged 73, currently drives a small Citroen C3. Her partner (89 years old) a Hyundai Getz 1.1. He wants to buy a scooter to use in town, and has looked at one that takes apart into 4 pieces,...

Speedos of discontent

Why is it that the majority of vehicles display speed in analogue format, viewed down a dark tunnel between steering wheel hub and rim, requiring maximum deviation of eyeline from the road ahead? A particularly...