We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest?

We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing hip and knee flexibility. I am also 6 feet...

Is the automatic Suzuki Swift any good?

We love our manual Suzuki Swift, but for medical reasons relating to my clutch leg we may need to move to an automatic. I understand you are a great fan of the Swift, but not the automatic. What would...

Written off vehicles

My much loved '98 MX5 was involved in a shunt from the rear in May. The driver admitted responsibility and his insurance company were very helpful and paid me the write off value for the car (which I...

Which car is good for a retired couple to tour the UK with?

My wife and I have retired and are intending to cut down from two cars, a 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDi and a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6, to one. We will be doing 8000-10,000 miles a year and hope to drive on holidays...

Which estate car or MPV for a young family?

My wife and I are expecting our first baby in June and we are in the market for a new car. We also have a dog and have come to the conclusion that we need an estate for when we all go out together. We...

Which MPV to replace our Ford C-Max?

Some years ago we bought a 2004 Ford C-Max on your recommendation which has now done 125,000 miles. Our needs have not really changed, but you no longer recommend the C-Max. What is the best buy in that...

Which tyres will give a more comfortable ride on my Mazda 3?

I have a Mazda 3 Sport shod with Toyo Proxes R32 205/50R17 89W. The tyres are rather low profile, giving a slightly lumpy ride. I wonder if you can recommend a deeper profile tyre for this vehicle?

I'm very pleased with my Mazda 5 TS2.

I have noted you recommend several times the Mazda 5 TS2. I bought one after a hip problem made me switch, and the higher seating position and easy access/exit have made this vehicle ideal and a joy to...

Are there any issues with the Citroen C4 Picasso?

I am about to buy a Citroen C4 Picasso petrol manual car. I travel about 10,000 miles a year with a few short trips and currently have a 2003 Renault Scenic. Is there anything that I should be aware of...

What do you think of the Peugeot 207CC?

I am giving consideration to buying a Peugeot 207 convertible as this seems to be the best value for money in my price range of around £7000 for a 2007-2008 model. I have tried the Mazda MX-5 but found...