Replacing 20-year-old Golf - any recommendations?

My wife is sadly letting go of her old Golf. We are after something economic, fully automatic, comfortable and reliable as it will be her last car. My wife has an old whiplash injury which causes problems....

Looking for a diesel with good economy - suggestions?

I am looking for 2.0 diesel car with good MPG and comfort . And how bad is BMW rear wheel drive during winter times?

Economical petrol engine for 25,000 annual mileage?

What simple engined economical petrol family cars can you suggest for mainly motorway use of 25,000 miles per annum? I am considering a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI but wonder if the turbo will be problematic...

Family car buying advice

I need to buy a used car for max £10K. I need to drive to work approx 35 miles /day and do some short trips during the week. Need to fit one small child car seat and occasionally a second child + plus...

What do you think of the Suzuki Alto?

I'm looking for a small economical car. I wondered what your thoughts were on the Suzuki Alto as I can get a brand new one for £5000 (trading in my 11-year-old Peugeot 206) at my local garage and wondered...

Can you recommend a reliable, economical car with a spacesaver tyre?

I want to spend a modest amount, up to £12,000, on a new car. I need to take five people occasionally around town. I just want something that will be reliable and cheap to run but would like option of...

Could you recommend an economical car with plenty of space that's fun to drive?

I am a student nurse in need of a good, reliable and reasonably economical car. However I am quite the car snob - having grown up around big brothers who like their cars, I have somewhat acquired the same...

Can you recommend an economical, reliable car for local journeys?

My wife and I are looking to change our Chevrolet Matiz, first registered in March 2010 and would welcome your suggestions as to a similar sized replacement. Important considerations include a width not...

Would you recommend the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost to replace our Citroen C2?

Two years ago we replaced our small car in haste with a 1.4 VTR Citroen C2, which we find disappointing in both performance and economy. We are now looking to replace and have shortlisted a 208 1.4 VTI,...

Which economical car would you recommend for short journeys, preferably a convertible?

After many years I am coming out of a company car scheme, so am looking to buy a car. I have a wish list, and a few points. Maybe you can advise? I am 6-feet 2-inches, 18 stone, and have arthritic knees....