What economical small automatic do you recommend for under £6000?

I'm looking for a used small car that's reliable and economical for my mum to drive around town (extremely rare motorway driving. It has to be automatic and include parking sensors, a reversing camera,...

Is the Vauxhall Viva a good buy as a small car?

A few weeks ago I started looking at a Vauxhall Viva on the scrappage scheme. The Viva was about £11000 before £4000 scrappage, however after the bank holiday, there was then no mention of Viva scrappage...

We need a small car with a high driving position - what do you suggest?

My sister is in her late 60s and drives a 2004 Toyota RAV4 which she finds too large with a heavy clutch. She previously had a Peugeot 206 SW which she got on well with but in the rural area in which she...

What's the best car for a bad back?

We have a budget of £2500 max and require a car with a raised seat, automatic and a 1.2 to 1.6-litre engine. Can you recommend anything? I have had back surgery and require a soft suspension vehicle that...

What's the smallest car with a retractable roof?

My wife has a much-loved MX5, complete with detachable hardtop. However, it is beginning to look as if we might need to replace it, as we are both in our 70's, I am now having difficulty getting out of...

What sporty small car do you suggest for around £10k?

My wife has a Skoda FabIa Monte Carlo 1.2 TSI. She wants to hand it back and purchase something more sporty for around £10K. Her annual mileage is around 10,000. We wonder what you would suggest?

What's a good car to replace my Vauxhall Meriva?

I am looking to change my car. I need an economical low emissions engine with some room as I go fishing and camping. At the moment I have a Meriva which has been a fairly good car but now 10 years old....

What small car is suitable for my ageing back?

I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want something that will be economical on fuel and road...

What affordable small car would you suggest for a young couple with a baby?

My son and daughter in law will need a car to accommodate their new baby and kit. They are both six feet tall and live in a crowded city street so need a combination of internal room, modest external dimensions,...

Which city car suits very low mileage use?

Which city car suits very low mileage use?