What's the best small, reliable car with raised driving position for under £8000?

I'm a single parent looking for advice for buying a small, reliable, inexpensive to run car with a high driving seat and easy access for the driver (dodgy hips). Good visibility and value are must. It...

Replacement car ideas for my 21-year-old Corolla?

I have had my car, a Toyota Corolla, for 21 years. And much as I would like to keep it, it is coming to the end of its life. To this end, I was hoping that you could advise me as to what replacement would...

Long waiting time for a car repair - what can we do?

My friend has a 2017 Suzuki Ignis (owned since new). For the second time, a front coil spring has broken (not the same one), rendering the car undrivable. The last time this happened (last year), the car...

What's the best small car with a raised driving position?

What high riding small hatchbacks or crossover/SUVs are available or recommended?

Best budget family car for under £1700?

Which second hand cars are the most economical and reliable? I have a budget of under £1700 pounds. The car must be dependable and fit two child seats in the rear.

Can you recommend a cheap, reliable runabout?

We need to buy a secondhand car for my wife for local trips. She will probably do no more than 2000 miles per year. Can you please recommend something between £3000 and £5000, which hopefully would prove...

Does the Suzuki Vitara have an issue with uneven tyre wear?

I'm looking to swap my Toyota RAV4 to a Suzuki Vitara AllGrip. My budget of £11,000 means I'll probably get a car that's 3yo or older, and not under manufacturer warranty. But problems with uneven tyre...

Best used small car for my 18-year-old son?

What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?

Can I mix standard and all-season tyres?

I'm thinking of replacing the standard tyres with all-season tyres on my Suzuki SX4 S-Cross All Grip. The front tyres need replacing soon, but the rear ones are good for another year or so. Is it OK to...

Should I get a catalytic converter lock fitted?

There have been a lot of reports in my area of catalytic convertors stolen, mainly from the Honda Jazz, Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris and Lexus RX. However, the other day, my neighbour told me the catalytic...