Are there any SUVs which are more comfortable than Honda's CR-V?

My wife and I are both retired and live near Oxford. Once a week we drive to Suffolk, a round trip of some 300 miles, which contributes to a joint annual mileage of around 30,000 miles. We have two 60...

Should I part-exchange my Skoda Octavia for a Kia Rio?

I'm about to downsize from my 55-plate Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI Elegance to a Kia Rio 3 1.4 ISG. The Skoda has been brilliant and was in fact my last company car. I'm looking for economy, reliability and...

Steller rimmington

We have a 3-year old Audi Q5 that has done 55,000 miles. The tyres on it are 285/30 ZR 22, for which we can’t seem to get hold of replacements. Will other tyres fit? When we input the car registration...

Severe restraint

I never imagined that my choice of new car would be decided by its front seat head restraints. My wife, who drives our one car as much as I do, has a back problem and is a little short in the leg. She...

How can I prevent my leg aching during long drives?

I drive a 2001 Honda CR-V. After driving for a while, I begin to get pain in the back of my right leg, right up to the hip, which can eventually become really painful. The same used to happen when I was...

Is the new Ford Focus three-cylinder engine suitable for long distance driving?

I have read all the very high praise lavished on the new Ford three cylinder engine. In your opinion would the new Focus 1.0 125ps be a suitable car for me to travel 550 miles each week, mainly on motorways?...

Comfortable mid-sized saloon?

I'm seeking a comfortable mid-sized car and am considering a used BMW 3 series. Many reports say they can cause/aggravate low back problems due to thier offset pedals. What are offset pedals and how...

Where do you keep your wallet when driving to avoid back pain?

Further to TP's wallet pains I too have found that I need to remove my wallet from my back pocket for long journeys to avoid back pains. I am intrigued by your response to back pocket wallet carrying....

Which small car is suitable for a smaller driver?

I have been asked to help a lady in her early eighties with a change of car. She is a very competent but cautious driver who currently drives a 1997 Rover 100 1.1i. She is a very petite five foot tall...

Which practical MPV for £5500?

My friend is looking for a new car and has a £5500 budget. He is not interested in handling or image but does like a bit of comfort. It needs to be practical as he has teenage kids and is always moving...