Can you recommend a car like my Yaris, but with a higher seating position?

I have a 3-year-old Toyota Yaris Design Hybrid with 10,000 miles. In general terms, the car is perfect; economical, reliable, and comfortable to drive. Unfortunately, I'm waiting for a new hip and I don't...

Is a 2015 Honda Civic a risky buy?

I'm looking at buying a 2015 Honda Civic 1.6 diesel manual with 56,000 miles on the clock. It's from the main dealer with a warranty of one year and two previous owners. It has a full service history,...

Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox?

I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed that the gearbox at the time was dreadful so we...

My car has barely moved since the last service. Do you think it really needs a full service?

My 2015 Honda Jazz automatic has only done 41 miles since its last full service. It is due next month along with the MOT. Do you think it needs another service after 41 miles in 12 months? I look forward...

Should I buy a five year old car with high mileage?

I'm considering buying a 2016 Honda Jazz. It's the top of the range model with two previous owners and a full service history (mostly Honda. I viewed it online and the car seems in very good condition,...

Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute?

I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going strong. I've put 130,000 miles on it myself over...

What's the best automatic for a learner driver?

My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500 budget. First question, if we get an auto box...

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose?

I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed in and had to be replaced at a further £2100. I’ve...

Which hatchbacks have high driving seats?

I need a car that's a similar size to the Peugeot 208 for a person of limited mobility. It needs a higher seat than the 208.

Can you recommend a good, 17-inch summer tyre?

Could you recommend a good all-around, summer tyre for my Honda Civic? Tyre size is 225\45\17.