Where can over-75s hire a car in the UK?

I have been told recently that it is illegal in the UK to hire cars to people over 75. Can this be true? I am 75, my wife 73. We both have cars and clean licences, and drive daily. We live in Aberdeen...

Shrinking with age

I am enquiring on behalf of my elderly parents (aged 87 and 79) who currently run a 1 owner pristine BMW 320 SE (petrol) with leather, metallic paint and folding mirrors. Registered in June 2007 the car...

Small and tall

I’m looking for a car for my elderly parents who have difficulty getting into low seats. They only want a small car but high seats. Which would you recommend?

Elder flower whine

Can you recommend any cars more suitable for an elderly lady driver? Automatic, very light steering, easy entry/exit, good visibility etc. Any suggestions gratefully received!

Age concerned

Are some people not making too much of elderly drivers being on the road? Are there any verifiable statistics on the percentage of accidents by each age group from the teens to the eighties. I see more...