Can you recommend a short wheelbase car with good ground clearance?

I currently drive a 2005 Toyota Avensis which I now find is too large. I am looking for a shorter wheelbase car which also stands higher off the ground because I need to be able to get in and out more...

Can you recommend a Golf-sized, British-built car?

If one wanted to be patriotic and buy something made here in the UK, can you identify (in a very small space) which models (Golf-sized, say) are made here? I drove a Volkswagen Golf for years before...

Is a Yaris suitable for a long winter commute, or should my daughter buy a 4x4 instead?

My daughter has a Toyota Yaris, which she was driving for four years over short to medium distances. Now she is taking up job in Walthamstow (Herts) shortly and needs to commute from home in Chorleywood...

Dip sick

I've just had my Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D’s first 10,000-mile service by the Toyota Garage that sold me the car 9 months ago. When I got home (approx 8 miles away) I pulled out the oil dipstick and...

Reliable diesel hatchback

My friend has had some problems with his Mk4 Golf running rough on idle and misfiring. It's an 02 1.6, and he's fed up so is thinking of replacing it. He's now doing a long commute and looking at diesels,...

Car for 18-year-old son

I wondered what the best car would be and how much it would be to insure for my 18 year old son. He he passed his test 2 days after his 17th and has also got an HGV licence. I would like one (doesn't...

Wuff car wanted

My husband and I are both now retired and are considering the most suitable car for our retirement. We would like to travel in the UK and Europe, taking our dog with us, so are thinking about an estate...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads?

I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking I did not need such a big car. With the big freeze,...

Which 5-door car with good accessibility and an automatic gearbox would you recommend for my in-laws?

I have been asked by my in-laws to sort out what will probably be their last vehicle, to replace their trusty Nissan Almera, which they now find a bit low and awkward to get in and out of as their mobility...

A new car like a Vauxhall Agila

I know nothing about cars. I want a car with a similar shape to the Vauxhall Agila (having written off my 2006 car). I am regularly doing the London to Brighton run so want something that is good on distance...