Can you recommend an automatic petrol 5-door car for my wife?

My wife needs to change her car for an automatic. She has arthritis in her left knee and is finding it difficult to drive in stop-start traffic. The sort of spec would be: Polo or Fiesta-sized, 5-door,...

We are a two car family and want to buy 2 new econdhand cars

We are a two car family (P-reg Ford Escort with 80k on clock and 04-reg Honda Accord with 110k on clock). Both cars have full service history and are excellent runners. We now want to buy two second-hand...

Civic Type R winter tyres

I would like to buy Cold Weather tyres for my Honda Civic, which is currently fitted with Bridgestone Potenza RE 40 205/45/17 84W tyres. Could you recommend a suitable cold weather replacement? I have...

Which accident management?

My wife has been offered free Honda Happiness Accident Management for her three year old Jazz. In view of the adverse comments about 'accident management companies' is it a good idea to accept, and if...

Do you think paying £204 for Autoglym Life shine is worth it?

I have just bought a new Honda Jazz. The garage wanted to charge £300 for applying Auto Autoshine. I can get it done for £204. Is it worth doing or would it be better to do myself?

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...

Need an automatic with lots of space

I'm looking to buy an automatic that is big enough to take 5 adults at a push. It also needs a boot big enough to carry a greyhound. A low tax and insurance would be beneficial if possible. Not bothered...

New estate car

Which new estate would you recommend for a young mother with two children? Budget up to £14k.

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.

Considering an LPG conversion

I have just bought a 2005 CRV 4x4 and I am considering converting to LPG. Can you please tell me how safe it is? Can I switch from LPG to petrol if I cannot get to a garage when on a long journey? Is...