Can you recommend a small car?

Can you help. We want to buy a car that meets the following specification - A small town car Extremely economical Highly reliable 5 doors An exceptional quality interior 3 - 5 years old

What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain?

I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving and I have enjoyed having a convertible. The new...

Which 4WD SUV to replace my Freelander?

Against my better judgement I have owned two Land Rover 1.8 petrol Freelanders and, as predicted, both have been unreliable with many problems over the years. Despite that I still like the car. It is the...

Which small automatic up to 1.4-litre should I buy?

I have been driving for over 50 years and, having had my current car for over seven years, I am thinking of buying a smaller, more economical model, possibly an automatic up to 1.4-litre. Could you please...

Topping up oil

I recently bought a new 1.2 Suzuki Swift. Only done 2,000 miles but the oil could already do with a top up. The handbook says the number 1 recommended oil is Castrol Magnatec 0w - 20. My question - is...

Which small automatic offers easy loading and a high seating position?

My eighty-year-old in-laws are looking to change from a Nissan Primera to something smaller for their final years' driving. Given that they need an automatic, space for a folding wheelchair (without a...

Which small manual car for a tall passenger?

I am 84 years of age and currently drive a Ford Fusion. I wish to find something smaller, manual, preferably a four-door, but would take a two-door if needs be. Budget is in the region of £6000. My husband...

Which small station wagon should I buy?

My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and annual trip to Germany. I thought of buying a supermini estate (Peugeot 207SW) but people tell me to avoid all Peugeots,...

Which 4x4 SUV performs well in winter conditions?

We have a 2004 Audi A4 Avant Sport 1.9TDi 130PS with 55,000 miles on the clock which we were thinking of replacing with a 4x4, as we live in a semi-rural area and the Audi has struggled in the ice and...

What cars are best suited to older drivers

My elderly parents live in rural Ireland, and are considering buying a new (or second hand) car. They've been Volvo estate drivers all their life, and now have a V70, as well as a very old Peugeot 206....