Can you recommend a car with a spare wheel?

I currently have a MINI Countryman JCW which I like the drive, but despise the fact that it does not come with a spare wheel. Our holidays include touring remote regions of Scotland and as such the boot...

Can you recommend a compact and comfortable car to replace my Mazda 3?

Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However, I find it a bit big and the visibility is not...

What are the alternatives to the Hyundai Kona?

My wife is looking to change her petrol Hyundai Kona. She likes the car size and high driving position but she feels the boot is too small. Can you suggest an alternative with similar attributes to the...

Looking for a comfortable car - what should I buy?

I have a Volkswagen Polo TSI Bluemotion 2016, the seats are the most uncomfortable I've sat in and I've had passengers on shorter journeys say they really dislike the seating. I'm fine on short journeys...

What do you recommend as a replacement for a MINI?

My step daughter is currently driving a four-door petrol MINI from 2015. She has been very happy with it but now wants something with more passenger space and more boot space but not too big. As she lives...

Can you recommend a fun and comfortable Volkswagen?

I’m a Volkswagen Golf fan - I have been for years - but now I need to change my car so that I can transport my elderly parents around. A Golf is too small for my parents to get into, so I need something...

When should the cam belt be replaced on the T-Roc 1.0 TSI?

I am considering buying a second-hand Volkswagen T-Roc with the 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol TSI engine. I am reading very conflicting reports regarding the cam belt. The vehicle manual states it...

I want to downsize my car. Should I buy new or nearly-new?

I'm downsizing from a diesel Skoda Karoq as I no longer need a large car. I want a smaller car, preferably a crossover/SUV with a similar drive height. I manage around 3000 miles each year. I can afford...

Can you recommend a small crossover for mostly local driving?

I've recently retired and want something smaller than my Mercedes C-Class. I'd like something similar in size to the original Toyota RAV4; a small, raised, 2WD or 4WD. But I do need comfort, in particular...

Can you suggest a crossover to replace our hatchback?

We are now on our sixth Volkswagen Golf. My wife is now struggling at times to get out of the passenger front seat. What car or SUV of a similar size to our Golf, and perhaps a little higher up, would...