Buying a new small car

My wife has owned a 57-plate Fiesta 1.2L Style from 6 months of age and has done 20k. We are looking to change and wonder what your choice would be? Fiesta, Corsa and Polo are all on our list currently....

Which medium hatchback is suitable for transporting a lawnmower?

I have occasional need to transport my lawnmower and am now seeking to replace my 10-year-old Golf Estate. What medium-sized hatchbacks are there with a flat load area, i.e. no lip, which would serve my...

Can you recommend a new automatic hatchback for an annual mileage of 6000?

I am looking for a new automatic 5-door hatchback that is comfortable for four people, economical and has good acceleration - diesel or petrol, annual mileage about 6000. I was going to look at the Nissan...

Can you recommend a hatchback with air conditioning to replace my Ford Ka?

I have been very happy with my Ford Ka basic model (manual gear change, with air conditioning) since buying it new in 2003. I am 77 and only do about 2000 miles a year, but for family reasons I now wish...

Buying a cheap 5 door hatch for new family - recommendations?

We are just looking for our first car in the UK and have our first child on the way. As such, we are on a pretty tight budget (£2500-£3000), so will definitely be looking for used cars. We're from New...

Can you recommend a petrol automatic hatchback with low emissions?

I am looking for a car that is petrol, auto, under 120g/km CO2 and a 5-seater hatchback. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If not available now, are any to come in the near future?

Why can't we have hand controls for the brake and accelerator fitted to a manual car?

It looks as if we are going to have to have controls for the brake and accelerator attached to the steering column. No problem, there is a firm near us in South Molton called Adaptor Car who appear to...

Used manual car for under £1500

I currently hold an automatic license and have held it for about 1 year and have driven a 2000 (mk1) Ford Focus LX auto 1.6 for about 1 year now. I am 18 years of age, and I'm about to take my 2nd manual...

Can you recommend a family car for high business mileage?

I've had a 2004 Renault Scenic since new, but electrical faults mean that I am considering changing it. I'd like a car with sufficient space for a family (two adults, one 6-year-old, one 3-year-old) and...

Can you recommend an estate car with room for two sets of golf clubs?

Can you suggest an estate car that would accommodate two sets of golf clubs and trolleys? We are looking to spend no more than £20,000 plus whatever we can get for our current 2001 Focus estate. Our mileage...