What do you suggest as a good first car?

I am looking at getting my son a first car with a budget of about £3000. I am looking at Hyundai i20, Citroen C3 and the Peugeot 208. I have been told that the Citroen and Peugeot will cost more for parts...

What first car do you suggest for a 17 year old?

My son is aged 17 and has just passed his driving test. I would like to buy him his first car and I would appreciate your guidance on what to get him. Obviously, it needs to be safe and reliable. The...

What's the best first car for a new driver?

My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap to insure. How do we start please?

What's the best car for a 19-year-old?

I am looking for a second hand car up to £4k for my 19 yr old son. It's between a Fiesta and MINI One. I have seen several 2010 MINI Ones with reasonable mileage cheaper than same year/higher mileage Fiestas....

What's the best car for a new driver?

My grandson,17,has just passed his driving test and is looking for a first car. Can you advise on which models to choose based on reliability and insurance costs? His maximum budget is £5-6K.

What is a good small car for a very tall newly qualified driver?

What is a good (cheap to run, low insurance) small car for a newly qualified driver? They are 6' 5" tall and our First 500 is a bit tight for them!

What's the best estate car for a new driver?

My son is looking for his first car, preferably a tourer/estate for going camping with all his gear. He has a budget of up to £8000. Which cars might suit him best?

What first car would you recommend for our teenage daughter?

Our daughter turns seventeen next month and driving lessons are booked. The family car is an automatic. With a budget of between £5000-£6000, what would you recommend we focus our attention on for her...

What's a good first car for my daughter?

My daughter has decided to buy a car. She lives in a seaside town where parking is at a premium. She needs a car that is small reliable and can get her about her town and about Cornwall where she lives....

Is a Kia Picanto a good first car?

What should we look out for when buying a 2011 Kia Picanto (60k miles, £2995, two owners) for an 18 year old's first car? Seller has already said that it just failed MoT due to a spring which is being...