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...

Can you recommend a reliable automatic car to replace my Suzuki Liana?

I am looking to replace my 2003 Suzuki Liana, which has given me 63,000 miles of trouble-free motoring with a secondhand automatic. I read that some automatics have a tendency to expire after around 50,000...

Secondhand cars for retirement

As my wife and I approach retirement we are looking to move from two cars to one. My ancient Peugeot 406 is on its last legs and my wife has an 02-plate 1.2 Corsa. Our current short list is a Ford C-Max,...

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...

Replace or repair?

I bought a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel Stylance new, at a good price, four years ago from Perry's of Aylesbury. It has been serviced by Perry's throughout. It suits our needs, is enjoyable to drive and...

I'm buying a new Hyundai i10 automatic when they are finally in stock - should I drive with two feet or one?

I am ordering the new Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic as you suggested. It seems there will be none available (at least in black or silver) before some time in June. There is supposed to be a £600 discount....

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...

Economical small car with space for a wheelchair

I am looking to buy a small-medium size car. I currently drive an automatic Corsa (07 plate) but I am finding it only does 40 mpg. The car needs to have room for an average size wheelchair in the boot...

Which cars have light clutch operation?

I have arthritis in my left knee, but a replacement joint is out of the question. I’d accepted that I’d eventually have to buy a car with auto transmission until recently, when I drove a Hyundai i20 and...

Keeping my DPF healthy

I am not a high mileage driver. How do I prevent problems with the diesel particulate filter on this vehicle?