Can you recommend an automatic supermini for less than £6000?

My mother is in need of an automatic supermini. Are there any you would recommend? Her budget is up to £6000, year 2003-2006 approx. It must have air conditioning and five doors.

I'm thinking of buying a Honda CR-V as a family car - is 70,000 miles for an 07-plate model excessive?

My Honda Civic was recently written off and so I'm looking for a new car. I have two kids and we are looking to get something a bit bigger as a replacement. I'd really like to stay with the Honda brand...

My Nissan Note NTEC's CD player keeps jumping - what could be causing that?

I bought my Nissan Note NTEC last year. I've had continuous intermittent problems with the CD player / sat nav unit. The CDs I put in the player keep jumping. The unit was changed and I've even driven...

Moteworthy

My Dad (aged 66, retired, disabled) is about to take up a car on the Motability scheme. His first ever new car. He is pretty mobile, his disability is around angina and late onset diabetes, but quite a...

I need to replace my Clio with an automatic - should I go for another Clio or try something else?

I love my 2003 1.2-litre 3-door Clio and have had Renaults for the past 10 years or so (Clios and a Scenic for a while). Due to a problem with my left hip I now need an automatic car, and am open to something...

Which replacement for my Renault Scenic Expression will offer lower running costs?

I have a Scenic Expression 2001 which is great, but has poor fuel consumption and steering in winds, and is on its fifth new coil. I wish to change it and am considering the Nissan Note 1.5 dci N-Tec,...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 or crossover to replace our Volvo V50?

We currently own a Volvo V50 automatic and are keen to change shortly for a smaller 4x4 car. We have always had good reliability with Volvos, with good safety features and comfort. Can you recommend a...

Can you recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4 with an automatic gearbox?

In an earlier email, looking for a replacement for my Volvo automatic, I asked you to recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4, but forgot to mention that it has to be an automatic.

Which 4wd vehicle would you recommend for £16,000?

I have £16,000 to spend. Which diesel 4wd car would you recommend? The running costs of the Freelander mean that I am having to sell it, but I could ideally use a 4 wheel drive, just with greater economy...

Is it normal for Nissan Note front wishbone arms and rear bushes to need replacement after just 21,000 miles?

I have a Nissan Note dCi which is now three years old. I love the car and have always had it serviced at the same dealer where I bought it. When it went in for its last free service and MOT, it passed...