Twist or stick?

I am currently driving a 13-month-old VW Golf 1.4TSI SE. This was chosen by my husband from new, but sadly he died suddenly last September and the car was taken over by myself. I am 68 and am thinking...

Under suspension

I was considering buying a 2.0 litre petrol Qashqai and then someone suggested the 1.5 diesel as it was more frugal on both fuel and road tax. I was a little concerned as to whether the 1.5 diesel might...

Toyotal Recall

Until recently, you used to extol the virtues of the Toyota Aygo, recommending the model to many of your readers who required a small 'green' vehicle. Your enthusiasm partly influenced me to buy an Aygo,...

Thirty grand tourers

I like the looks of the Audi A5 sportback. I see the BMW 5 Series GT as an alternative, but it lacks style. The Porsche Panamera is too expensive. I need the hatchback (dog) and want 4 doors with style...

Heavy breather

Could you tell me if you think the new FIAT (I think it is called a Ventiguila or something like that) coming on the market in July with a 1,400cc engine might be a good idea? Would the Toyota Prius be...

Seven up

I’m getting a 7-seater on Motability. I need auto for my disability. Have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. My 10 yr old disabled daughter needs to be in the centre of the middle row seats. Teenagers have...

Comfort zone

My wife loves her Panda 1.1 Active. It is 5 years old and has been completely reliable, but the ride has become more jolty as the Dorset roads have deteriorated especially in the last year. Which small...

Clean simplicity?

Do you have a view on electric vehicles?

Good Manners

I have driven a Hyundai Matrix 1.8 for the last seven years, from new, and never had any trouble with it. I am 73 years old and don't do many miles. I just drive around the Isle of Man, where I live, and...

Automatic fearbox?

We have driven automatics for the last 30 years. 25 years with Toyota and no real problems other than disappointment in my wife's Yaris multimode "automatic" gearbox. I am about to change my first generation...