How much for a 2005 Ford SportKa?

My daughter wants to sell her good condition Ford SportKa 55-plate 50k miles. What's it worth in part exchange? With this as a deposit she can afford up to £10k to buy a five-door hatch. She wants something...

Can you recommend a reliable, safe 3-door car to replace our daughter's Volkswagen Polo?

My daughter lives in the south of England and does a fair bit of motorway driving. She currently has a Volkswagen Polo that is eight years old and is starting to cost her money. We would like to help replace...

What would you recommend to replace my wife's T-reg Toyota Yaris?

My wife currently drives a T-reg Toyota Yaris, which has been a fantastic car. We are thinking of changing. She only drives 7,000 a year. We like the Suzuki Swift, but is there another you would recommend?

Please recommend a 7-seat vehicle for my son's family?

My son is looking to exchange his BMW estate car for a 7-seater as they are expecting a third child and will need three car seats and room for extra passengers. I was wondering what you would recommend?

Can you recommend an economical car for my 60-mile commute?

I currently own a 2007 Aygo+, with three doors. Following a job change last year I am now commuting over 60 miles a day on the A5 and A38, both dual carriageways, between Tamworth and Derby. I am spending...

Wee automatics - HJ opinion?

Head says ... buy Mazda 2 auto Heart says ... buy Suzuki Swift SZ4 auto Have Suzuki sorted the autobox issues on motorway raised in your review? PS: wife has i10 auto ... it's a little whizzer on motorway

What's the best battery to have in an infrequently used car?

My Mazda MX-5 is used only at weekends and often even less frequently. It's parked on the street. Over Christmas/New Year, the battery went flat and had to be started with jump leads. I've been told by...

Water ingress to boot

I purchased this vehicle new from a local dealer just over three years ago. Over the last 18 months I have returned it to the service department on four occasions, because of large quantities of water...

Can I buy new seats for a Mazda 6?

Is it possible to replace the front seats in a brand new Mazda 6 with something more comfortable? I find the base a bit narrow to sit on. I could use a cushion, but I'd prefer a more luxurious seat. Age...

Small cars with the best legroom

Do you know which small cars offer the best legroom for drivers, something suitable for around town, odd trip on the A roads, and as a second family car? The Mini has fantastic front legroom, but doesn't...