Please warn your readers not to let their children get hold of the car keys.

On the hottest day of the year my stepdaughter parked her car in an open air city centre car park. Her 21-month-old son was in the car seat. He took the car keys from her and somehow the door closed. He...

Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso?

I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For value, I’d buy nearly new, say 18 months to two...

What would you recommend to replace my Honda Civic lease car?

In a few months, the contract on my personal contract lease car (Honda Civic i-CDTi) will finish, and as I am considering retiring sometime in the near future, I do not wish to lock myself into a new agreement....

Is the new Toyota Yaris safe for carrying dogs in the rear?

I'm thinking of downsizing from a Touran to a Yaris (diesel) and would like to know if the new model is safe for carrying my small dogs. I only use the car for short journeys and would not like to buy...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 or crossover to replace our Volvo V50?

We currently own a Volvo V50 automatic and are keen to change shortly for a smaller 4x4 car. We have always had good reliability with Volvos, with good safety features and comfort. Can you recommend a...

My SAAB 9-3's seatbelt mechanism appears to have broken - any opinions?

I was driving home yesterday when I heard a sharp noise in my right ear. It sounded louder than a central locking motor in action but not much. On checking for the cause, I found my seatbelt loose. The...

Do we need more draconian penalties for using mobile phones whilst driving?

Is it me, or are there an increasing number of drivers who flaunt the law on using mobile phones while driving? Every day I see car, van and truck drivers with a mobile stuck to their ears, negotiating...

Blindingly obvious

I have often wondered why there is so much fuss and even legislation concerning low down fog lights. They are well below eye level, pointing downwards towards the road and do not dazzle oncoming motorists...

The Triangular Route

I'm writing to raise awareness of motorists who fail to use their warning triangles in the event of a breakdown. After my car broke down following an electrical failure, the attending vehicle rescue patrol...

Gap yards

Regarding A.L. of Sevenoaks’ unfortunate rear end shunt on the M25, I have some advice to all readers. If you are confronted by stationary traffic on a motorway (or other fast road), rather than stopping...