Congestion-exempt large car query!

I live a few streets outside the boundary for the newly reduced congestion zone in central London. Two of my four children go to school in the congestion zone. I don't fancy paying £9 every time I want...

Can you recommend a smaller, more economical replacement for my Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

I bought a B-Class Mercedes-Benz car last year in order to be able to carry my husband's electric wheelchair, (with the help of a hoist) and also a manual wheelchair, folded between the front and back...

Can you recommend a small, versatile, economic car to tow a small trailer?

I am recently retired and despair of finding a car that is basic enough for me. My priorities are versatility for carrying loads, safety, economy, and the ability to tow a small trailer. Gadgets and comfort...

Please recommend an automatic for an elderly couple capable of carrying golf bags and electric trolleys?

Can you please recommend an economic automatic car, not van, to accommodate at least a husband of 82 and a wife of 77 with arthritis, two golf bags and two electric trolleys. We currently have one car...

Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun?

I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot well, about three times in all, and I have just...

Thanks for recommending the Nissan Note as a versatile, economical car.

I often read where you recommend the wonderful Nissan Note to your readers who are looking for a versatile, economical car. When wishing to reduce to one car, we took your advice and replaced my Renault...

Please recommend an economical, easily-accessible car capable of driving over rough tracks?

Would you be kind enough, please, to recommend a car that will do approximately 10,000 miles per annum, and will last for the next ten years, will do at least 10 miles per litre in mainly rural and small...

Will the Audi Q5 or BMW 5 Series Estate make a good replacement for our 2007 Land Rover Discovery?

We have a 2007 Land Rover Discovery but are looking to change for a smaller car, and are thinking about the Audi Q5 or the BMW 5 Series Estate. We do drive to Scotland several times a year from London...

Battery chuck ‘em

I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past two or more years I have been banging on about...

I need a small, economical fun car and can't decide between a MINI or a Suzuki Swift.

I have 10k max to spend on a car. I need it to be economical but nippy. It has to be roomy and safe, reliable and cheap to service as I commute 16,000 miles per year. I want something that's fun to drive...