Which small automatic would be most suitable for a disabled driver?

I need to buy a used car, but need an automatic due to a disability that restricts the movement of my right arm. I only drive short routes to town, but want something economical and reliable. I’ve narrowed...

What's the best used small car with an automatic gearbox?

I want to buy a small used car with an automatic ‘box. I have £10,000 to spend and want something that will be reliable, but fun. What do you suggest?

Is it more expensive to insure an automatic than a manual car?

Having dropped a small coin into the cigarette lighter of my BMW 520d the local (non franchised) BMW dealer was unable to locate the offending fuse. The fuse diagram in the tool kit was not any help. However,...

Can you recommend an automatic with a high seating position for short journeys?

We've recently moved to the Isle of Wight and need a car to replace our 11-year-old Zafira. It will be used mostly for short runs of a couple of miles with occasional longer trips to the mainland maybe...

Can you recommend a small automatic car for a disabled driver?

My wife is mildly disabled and drives with hand controls. She currently has a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 with an automatic gearbox. The time has come for a new car and she wants another automatic, no bigger...

Automatic gearbox problems with Vauxhall Corsa - is his a common fault?

My mum owns a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa since new, but has had nothing but trouble with the automatic gearbox. It has been recalled and had its gearbox replaced and fixed many times and it seems unfair that...

Can you recommend a reliable automatic 4x4 to replace our Land Rover Discovery?

My beloved 1997 Discovery automatic is dying and I don't know what to replace it with. I have a budget of approx £23,000 and initially thought of a Freelander, new, or on my budget, more likely used. I...

Can you recommend a diesel automatic for £10,000?

With a budget of £10,000, what Focus or bigger-sized diesel auto would you recommend secondhand? I'm running 30,000 miles per year, so it shouldn't be too expensive to run in fuel/parts, and needs to be...

Can you recommend a small 4-door automatic hatchback for under £3000?

Becoming senior citizens, my wife and I have decided our existing car is no longer appropriate to our changed needs. We shall be looking for a small 4-door hatch, automatic, with a 1.4 engine although...

Is the Mazda 6 Tourer automatic known for DPF problems?

I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 6 Tourer, but the auto version that I want is only available with a diesel engine and 19-inch wheels. Have the DPF problems been sorted and is the ride ok on these wheels?