Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys?

We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000 miles a year in the UK, mainly on motorways. At...

Can you recommend a comfortable estate car which won't suffer any DPF problems?

We have two large dogs and moved from a 2007 1.9 auto diesel Golf estate to a 2010 Passat, but find the seats uncomfortable and are unhappy with the DPF. I note your diesel recommendations and wonder which...

Which MPV has a comfortable driver's seat, large boot and accessories?

Three of my last four vehicles have been Renault Espaces. As Renault no longer offers an Espace in the UK, and not being enamoured with the Grand Scenic, I am looking to change and downsize. My current...

Which large automatic car will offer good comfort for a tall driver?

I am a tall chap with long legs and dodgy knees. My ageing Omega is in need of replacement but I cannot find anything with the same legroom or comfort. I am looking for a similar 3-4 year old estate/mpv,...

Which automatic car to replace our Volvo S40?

I currently drive a Volvo S40 saloon, now 10 years old and which I have had from new, it being the third Volvo S40 I have owned. I have always been very happy with the vehicles but now, with advancing...

Which three-door car is economical and good looking?

I am looking for a new car with three doors, an adjustable driver's seat (I am 5-feet tall) which is economical and good looking. Have you any suggestions? I have up to £15,000 to spend, though would hopefully...

Which car for our 17-year-old, 6-feet tall son to learn to drive in?

I have a bit of a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help with. My son is 17 and just learning to drive. We want to buy a car to replace my Nissan Almera so that he can learn to drive, and after passing...

Best cars for a back-pain sufferer

My wife suffers a chronic and quite unique lower-back problem, she also drives 25,000 miles a year and finds it hard to remain out of pain for long. Her current car (Volvo S40) has great seats and she...

BMW X3 or Range Rover Evoque?

I will be selling my BMW 5 Series Touring soon. I have had back problems and, after driving to Scotland, am left in significant pain which takes a day or so to ease. I thought that a higher seating position...

Changing to a comfortable car

As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive period. If we were to change - apart from...