Why are no small city cars available with a decent automatic transmission?

Don't you think it's about time that the manufacturers produced an autotrans that was suited to small/city cars? It seems crazy to me that Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and BMW are introducing quite unnecessary...

Why does Toyota's RAV4 appear to be prone to juddering under braking?

I have a Toyota RAV4 D4D registered in Sept 2007 and it has done 30,000 miles. On applying the brakes the steering wheel is juddering, which, according to the Toyota dealership, is due to the disxs being...

Which car could I buy through Motability which has a high seat for easy access?

I am disabled, 69 years young, six feet tall. I am having increasing difficulty getting up from a standard saloon car driver's seat, even at the highest setting. I need to get my bottom higher than my...

Is £6700 a good price for this Volkswagen Polo?

I passed my test a week ago, and my very kind grandmother has offered to buy me a car to reduce the blow of the costs associated with being a new driver, which is fantastic. She knows a chap from a Volkswagen...

Should I buy GAP insurance from the dealership with my Toyota Prius?

I am buying a two-year-old Toyota Prius for £12,000. The dealership wants to sell me GAP insurance for £350 for three years - ouch! Do you agree that this type of insurance is sensible? I can get four...

Is the Toyota Auris prone to faults?

I've just had my Auris serviced at two years and 17,200 miles old. On collecting the car I was told that it needed a new steering column. The assistant told me "It's ok, Toyota know about it. We normally...

Which secondhand car for £2000?

I am looking to buy a secondhand car very soon. I have £2000 to spend and need to be able to fit a car seat in the back easily. What do you recommend?

Smiles per gallon

My daughter-in-law will very shortly be choosing another company car. Her current car is a Ford Focus 1.8 diesel (I think). However, she is now considering a hybrid because of VED band A zero tax. Her...

High rider

I am looking to replace my VW Polo and would be grateful for your advice on the best small car with zero road tax I have been thinking about the Toyota Aygo. My driving is mainly around the town and I...

Is a two-year extension to my Toyota Yaris' gearbox warranty fair, following two failures?

I purchased a new Toyota Yaris TR 1.4 D4D January 2009 and after approximately 125 miles the gearbox output shaft rear bearing shattered, resulting in a vehicle recovery. My request for a replacement gearbox...