Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

What do you think of the Toyota GT86?

Having owned a 2004 Toyota Celica for eight years, I am wondering whether to trade it in for the coupe GT86. What do you know about it? Alternately, the Urban Cruiser sounds a good bet, but I do prefer...

Buying a second hand automatic

My wife's Focus 'W' reg petrol Zetec 1.8 with 73,500 miles, full service history, everything fully working and with a few corner scratches is due for replacing. She does around 5,000 miles or less annually...

Replacement tyres for longevity and low noise

What tyres would you recommend for longevity and low noise to replace Hancook Optimo K415 205 55R16 on my Hyundai i30, 1.6CRDi. The front tyres have survived approx 30,000 miles with which I am impressed,...

Selling two cars to replace them with one. How best to proceed?

My friend's husband has been recently died and she has been left with the following cars: Rover 75, Connoisseur CDTI Tour Estate, 04 reg, Mileage: 75,650, Diesel, Silver, One previous owner from new....

Would diesel be appropriate for me?

I do a couple of miles each morning and evening, and do long motorway journeys every month, and a trip on the motorway each weekend. I need a 5 door small car, I want it to be comfortable on the motorway...

Which medium sized car?

I need an economical Golf size car. 1. Needs to be auto. 2. Mileage will 60 mi per day (30mi each way), mainly country side roads... 40-50 mph limit with some city driving at the end (about 3mi each...

Tyres on a Hyundai Santa Fe

I have just switched wheels back to front as wear was uneven and the garage said the front tyres (now at the back ) had worn on the inside due to so many pot holes. I am thinking of changing the back...

Which medium-sized cars offer easy passenger access?

Could you please advise which medium-sized 4/5-door cars offer easiest access/egress for front seat passengers?

Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Mercedes-Benz which offers better access?

My present car is a 1997 Honda Civic 1.6 petrol auto, owned from new. I need better access with a higher seat and would like a 5-door auto petrol hatchback of a similar size, but which? A Mercedes dealer...