Secondhand cars for retirement

As my wife and I approach retirement we are looking to move from two cars to one. My ancient Peugeot 406 is on its last legs and my wife has an 02-plate 1.2 Corsa. Our current short list is a Ford C-Max,...

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a new small car, so far I like the Fiat Panda, good deals to be had, and good space for me as I am 6ft 4. The car will stand for 4 weeks at a time, and have mixed use for about a week...

Replace or repair?

I bought a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel Stylance new, at a good price, four years ago from Perry's of Aylesbury. It has been serviced by Perry's throughout. It suits our needs, is enjoyable to drive and...

I'm buying a new Hyundai i10 automatic when they are finally in stock - should I drive with two feet or one?

I am ordering the new Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic as you suggested. It seems there will be none available (at least in black or silver) before some time in June. There is supposed to be a £600 discount....

New small cars

Have a Nissan Micra R reg and have only done 60,000 miles. She sadly needs to be replaced. What would you recommend for someone who usually only does town mileage, with occasional trips out in GB at...

Economical small car with space for a wheelchair

I am looking to buy a small-medium size car. I currently drive an automatic Corsa (07 plate) but I am finding it only does 40 mpg. The car needs to have room for an average size wheelchair in the boot...

Which cars have light clutch operation?

I have arthritis in my left knee, but a replacement joint is out of the question. I’d accepted that I’d eventually have to buy a car with auto transmission until recently, when I drove a Hyundai i20 and...

Keeping my DPF healthy

I am not a high mileage driver. How do I prevent problems with the diesel particulate filter on this vehicle?

A high seating position

I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...

Small car with easy access

We need a car to transport elderly parents who have had replacement knees & hips. A low sill is essential. We like small cars (around 4M), small engines & automatic gearboxes. The Verso S & Venga seem...