Thanks for your recommendation for the Hyundai i10.

On April 17 2010 you advised a reader that a Hyundai i10 1.2 auto was a great little car. At that time I was 82 and with similar needs, so I took your advice and bought an i10 auto. It has proven to be...

Air Conditioner - how often should it need re-charging?

My 2009 i10 had it's fourth annual service recently. At the same I asked for the air con to be checked as it didn't seem to be cooling down at all. They reported that the air con had no refrigerant in...

Speak to insurer or manufacturer after an accident?

I recently bought new Hyundai i30. The manufacturers say if I have an accident claim I should contact their agent in the first instance NOT my insurer (Sainsburys). They will then take over all negotiations...

Reverse is gear hard to find - can you help?

I've had my new i10 style for about 6 weeks and quite often I find that reverse gear can be quite difficult to engage, I often have to pop it into first gear lift the clutch a tad then go back to reverse...

What do you think of the Renault Laguna Coupe?

I drive a 1999 Toyota Celica, which I love and have owned for eight years with no major problems at all. I feel however, that I would like something a little more up-to-date. I still want a coupe or a...

Buying a used car - could you recommend an alternative to the Renault Megane

My daughter's nine year old Renault Megane has finally expired and she needs a replacement for £10,000 - £12,000. She liked the Megane, but it proved unreliable and expensive to repair. Could you recommend...

Can you recommend a good, small automatic?

My wife has been diagnosed with osteoporosis in her left hip and we need to change our car. We currently own a Toyota Auris, but think an automatic would be more comfortable for her to use. We have about...

Can you recommend a good first car?

I am a new driver looking for my first car. I need something that’s economical, easy to use and features a nice interior. The must also be reliable as I’ll be driving 20-miles each day. I like the Kia...

Can you recommend a medium sized family car for £5000-6000?

I'm looking to get a medium size family car for between £5000 and £6000. I'm looking to use it at weekends for getting out of London and holidays on the continent, so want decent boot space and reliability....

Should we consider the Skoda Fabia for a small commuter car?

I am returning to full time work in September and we are looking for a small, basic second car that I can use for my journey each day. My commute will be only 10 minutes each way along windy, country lanes...