Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio?

I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer, cruise control, electric windows front and back,...

Which four-door MPV with good access?

Will you kindly recommend smallish four-door family saloons (smaller than the Mondeo/Passat) with ease of entry a priority, as drivers and passengers are in their eighties. Annual mileage is likely to...

Replacing a Skoda Octavia Scout

I need a replacement for a 2010 Skoda TDi Octavia Scout (which has been a very good car - have loved the elevated seating position which is a must in my new car). I am looking now as the Scout took over...

I want a car with a large sunroof

I currently drive a Mazda 6 SL. It has 67,000 on the clock and I'm looking to change it, but the new Mazdas don't have a sunroof. In fact they don't now make the SL which also comes with a lot of goodies;leather...

Which small conventional auto?

Working in a garage we have various customers who have issues with small hatch back cars with automatic gearboxes. So many of them seem to have issues with, for example, the MMT fitted to Aygos, 107s and...

Car review videos

Unfortunately your Kia Ceed video was spoilt by bad weather. How about videos on the i30 and the Ceed to see how they compare? I read that they both have problems with road noise. I very much value...

Shipping a car to the UK from Australia

I have a 9 month old Kia Sportage Platinum here in Australia which I've owned from new, and absolutely love. Potentially moving back to the UK in 6 months time and am keen to keep the car (i.e. ship it...

I drive 10,000 miles pa diesel or petrol turbo

About 9 years ago you recommended the Kia Sorento - we bought the petrol engine automatic one, it has proved a first class trouble free motor. We would like the same or similar again. We drive about 10,000...

Versatile 4wd family car?

I wonder if you'd be able to help me. I need a car to serve a number of purposes. It needs to be 4wd and estate shaped or an SUV/crossover. It must be able to cruise happily on the motorway to and from...

Coccyx pain - what's a comfortable car?

I am currently driving a Kia Cee'd CRDI. With the current driving position and seat firmness I am getting more and more coccyx pain within 5min than I do sitting in an office chair for more than 8hrs. ...