Buying used - Mazda2 or Suzuki Swift?

I like the Mazda2 (2007 onwards) and Suzuki Swift (2010 onwards). 1) Can you please tell me which would be more reliable in the longer run if I were to buy used? 2) Which of these would have the lower...

Buying my daughter's first car

My daughter is pestering me to buy her first car. She is still in full time education and has a weekend job. We have seen advertised an ex-rental white Suzuki Alto 1.0 SZ2 L (2011) with five-doors and...

Are all-season tyres better than winter tyres?

Are all-season tyres an effective alternative to winter tyres on snow and ice? Would Vredestein Quatrac 5 be a significant advantage over Bridgestone Dueller on a Suzuki Grand Vitara? Or would you recommend...

Replacing a Daihatsu Terios - what do you suggest?

We can no longer buy the Daihatsu Terios in the UK. Should we keep our current model (90,000 miles) or is there something similar available?

What's the best small 4x4 auto?

My 83 year old father lives on a steep hill that is often snow covered or muddy. He doesn't want a big 4x4 and feels that even on winter tyres his current Skoda Yeti would struggle, it is also unreliable....

Can you recommend a five-door automatic for low mileage?

In the past we have had and been pleased with the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift (current car). Both have been fully automatic (not tip-tronic which we dislike). For our next car we want something similar,...

Need an automatic car, with easy assess for elderly driver

My father is 80 and completely fit and able. However, he does find getting in and out of his current car increasingly tricky. I have suggested that we swap it for something smaller, bit higher and with...

Small automatic car needed for small mileage - recommendations?

My sister requires a small automatic car for her work. It will be used for visiting clients, most of whom live within four miles of her work. She would prefer five-door, second hand up to £9000. What do...

Can you recommend a Suzuki Wagon R replacement?

What newish car would you recommend that is like the Wagon R? I need one that's small, efficient, low road tax but that you could fit a wheelchair into the back of.

Does the Suzuki Splash have any common faults?

I'm interested in buying a Suzuki Splash and wanted to find out if there are any common faults? I want to use it for commuting 30 miles to work and need something reliable.