Son motors

My son is about to turn 17 and I am looking to buy a small car for him. I don’t want to spend more that £1,000 and I need a car that is: Safe; Cheap as possible to insure; Simple to repair (I want him...

Enough to make your heir girl

What is the most appropriate car for a 17/18 yr old girl, hoping to go university next year. Test already passed and likely to really need a car. Parents and/or grandparents have to stump up. Many people...

My first car - a Mercedes-Benz?

I am looking to buy a Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 Diesel Coupe for my first car. Can anyone let me know if they are a good car, and are there any key faults/features that I should look out for?

Buying a Group one or two insurance car to be used by young drivers

We have three young drivers (two female and one male) in our family, age 22, 20 and almost 17. We are looking for a safe and reliable car for short journeys around London, ideally group one or two insurance....

First car - what should I buy for my son?

My son is 17 and I've told him that I will get him a car and insure it for a year - but at a budget of £9000 all in. Assuming the insurance is about £4500 - what car would you recommend that has low insurance...

Young driver advice about the Honda Civic

I'm 19 and currently considering buying an 05-Reg Honda Civic Sport. I like the model, and from my research they are reliable and well built considering they've been looked after. My current approach is...

Buying my first car - which would you choose?

I would like to buy my first car. I have to choose between: Ford Focus 1.6 (2009) vs Opel Astra H 1.6 (2009) - or Ford Fiesta 1.4 (2010) vs Opel Corsa 1.4 (2010) Which car I should choose in each category?...

Driving a Mazda MX5 in the winter - should we fit cold weather tyres?

My son (aged 22) will be driving an MX5 this winter in rural Norfolk. This is his first experience of a rear wheel drive vehicle. Have you any tips that I can pass on to him and suggestions for recommended...

Where can a 17-year-old find affordable car insurance?

My 17-year-old grandson is taking his driving test soon. He will be driving a 2004 Fiat Punto 1.2-litre model. The problem is insurance. Even being added to his parents' insurance policy results in a quoted...

Can you do a feature with information specifically for younger drivers?

As many of your readers will be grand/parents of teenage drivers, would it be worth doing a feature on: tips for teenage drivers, how to find/what to look out for in a good teacher, costs/procedures involved...