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Elderly couple seek small car

My wife and I have moved to a retirement home and the time has come to exchange our Volvo V70 for a smaller car. We don't cover many miles and it must be easy to get in and out of. An automatic petrol car is preferred.

Asked on 29 May 2013 by Bryan Colley

Answered by Honest John
KIA Venga, Hyundai is20, Ford B-Max or, smaller, KIA Picanto, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Splash, Vauxhall Agila.

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