Need a reliable and affordable small automatic car - should I buy a Toyota Yaris?

I remember reading one of your columns about the Toyota Yaris. I am looking for a second-hand automatic car and would like to know which are the models to look out for and avoid. Also, I’m considering...

What large, petrol family cars offer decent reliability and mpg?

I'm very undecided about which car I should go for. I'm looking for a big family car (estates or SUV) for regular short motorway trips. I initially wanted a diesel but concerned about the various issues...

I need a reliable car for £5000. What's your advice?

I'm looking at spending no more than £5000. I would like a Vauxhall Astra and it needs to be diesel. I'm hoping to get one that is around 5-7 years old with less than 60,000 miles with a good or full service...

Can you recommend a stylish, used crossover?

I'm looking for a used, stylish hybrid with higher than usual ground clearance to cope with winter flooding. A small/medium SUV, hatchback or estate will do. What would you recommend, please? Sue

What small cars do you recommend?

I have a Citroen C1 that has been amazing but I'm thinking of changing it. I have about £1600 to spend and need something with good mph, comfortable and reliable. Should I change? If so, can you recommend...

Why won't the dealer spec both a sunroof and spare wheel on the same car?

I bought a new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. It had to be ordered as I spec'd a spare wheel. When I collected the car, there was no spare wheel but the rubber injection kit instead. On complaining, I was told that...

I need a large car for long trips but hear diesel isn't a smart idea anymore. Can you advise?

I need a new car: large with big boot and good fuel economy for a long commute. Should I get a diesel, petrol, hybrid etc? I would go diesel but I hear people say they are phasing this out. I need a high...

What will be the most reliable high-mileage car I can buy?

Im looking for a high mileage, reliable, small to medium, automatic car. What's do you suggest?

Full Electric, petrol or a Hybrid but twith 7 seats

A family member has a diesel Ford S-MAX. It's nearing time for a newer model and they require seven seats. They have always liked the Ford but London has begun discriminating against diesel. They cover...

Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid for us?

My wife and I are both in our 70s and we have two cars (a Renault Scenic and a Citroen C3) but we would like to go down to one. This will probably be our last car and we would like a plug-in hybrid as...