Buying a small car for wife - what would you recommend?

I am looking at a used small car for my wife. She drives 3000 miles a year and needs space to carry a medium sized dog. I would like to drive for fun sometimes so quite sporty. Our budget is £9000.

What's the best small car for under £7000?

Which small used car is best value for under £7000? Must be economical and reliable.

Which small 4x4 is best?

I'm looking at replacing my current car with a small petrol 4x4. I do about 7000 miles a year and want a car that will allow me to do lots of outdoor activities, all year round. I intend to keep the vehicle...

Suzuki Vitara - Does it have a chain cam?

I am hoping to buy a new Suzuki Vitara 1.6 petrol automatic. Has it got chain cam?

Replacement for Toyota Yaris automatic

I bought a Toyota Yaris Automatic (1999 model) 10 years ago. Since then the car has covered 120,000 miles, with no problems. I would like to change the car soon. Is the more recent Yaris as good for reliability...

Are Vauxhall Agilas prone to ABS faults?

I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Agila 1.2 petrol (2011 model with 12,876 miles) for £4995 But I'm worried after reading about the ABS/ESP brake pressure sensor failure, how common is this? And does it...

What is the Suzuki Baleno automatic like?

I have owned three Suzuki Swifts and now, due to a disability, need a larger car that can hold a wheelchair and three people. The new Suzuki Baleno appears to fit the bill - but the six-speed automatic...

Should a worn out clutch be covered by the warranty?

I am extremely dissatisfied with my new Suzuki Swift Sport. I bought it from a dealer in Halesowen. Yesterday, whilst travelling on the motorway, I found I could not change gear. The car was towed to a...

Need a economical SUV with a bit of poke

I am thinking of selling 2013 Nissan Qashqai (underpowered and thirsty). I want to replace it with a petrol/automatic/ SUV with a smaller footprint (London parking). However, it must have space for a set...

What's the best compact SUV?

I'm looking to 'downsize' my SUV and quite like the look of the latest BMW X1. However, I have read that it's not the best in its class. Can you help me choose a new SUV?