Which family car would you recommend?

My nephew has asked me for advice on buying a family car. He is going to test drive a 2001 Honda Civic 1.6SE auto which has had one owner and has 100,000 miles on the clock. They will also look at a Fiesta...

Which petrol automatic SUV should I buy?

I have owned two Audis over the past 13 years, but now I've retired I drive fewer miles and need a higher seating position to ease entry and exit. I naturally favour a Q3 but the alternative choice of...

Why should winter tyres be fitted to steel rims?

I bought my daughter some winter tyres for her Yaris in December as an added safety feature and, having followed your column, I see that you advise fitting them to steel rims. When we had the winter tyres...

Buying an economical used car

I am looking to replace my 2002 diesel Mazda 323 which I have had for 3 years and has been excellent in terms of reliabilty. I would like a similar sized car that is economical and reliable. I travel about...

best small car

Hi John , have you tested the latest corsa with 100 bhp, i do fancy the diesel but dpf put me off unless i go for the early versions, it supposed to have a longer top gear too? I like your review of the...

Does using air conditioning affect fuel economy?

The debate has started again as to whether using the air conditioning is more fuel-efficient than having the windows down. Which is correct?

This Italian car website shows the fuel consumption of various cars at top speed.

I thought you might find this interesting from an Italian car magazine - fuel consumption at top speed. If you wish to look at other models, go to www.alvolante.it, click on "prove" and scroll down. Alfa...

Which car has five seats and room for a wheelchair?

I am looking at replacing my 2000 1.8-litre petrol Volkswagen Passat Estate with something of similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair, and something that will cope with quite a few short...

What do you think of the Toyota RAV4 Valvematic auto?

What is your impression of Toyota RAV4 2.0 petrol Valvematic automatic, please?

Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person?

My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox. What in your opinion would be the best...