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What's the best car to fit in a narrow garage?

Can you tell me the best, narrow, small cars?

I'm looking for an SUV for under £20,000. I expect to have it for up to 10 years. Much of my driving is now short drives so it needs to be petrol. What's your advice?

I'm buying a diesel but just read about DPF issues when used for short trips. Should I be right to panic?

I'm a bit of a novice and don't know much about DPFs and diesel engines (or...well... cars in general). Normal small family car use, so mostly shop trips, longer 20min+ drives at weekends and a few longer...

I'm looking for a small SUV that will last the next 10 years. Any advice?

I have a max of £11,000 to spend on a buying a family car. I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira but want to trade up to something newer and nicer. I like the look of the small SUVs like Kia Sportage or Hyundai...

Can you recommend a small, automatic SUV?

I'm after a small, used SUV with an auto gearbox. I have a budget of £11,000 - £12,000. I'm doing 7000-8000 miles of mixed driving per year. So far I've narrowed it down to Suzuki Vitara, Skoda Yeti and...

Do PCP schemes charge heavily for wear and tear at the end of the contract?

I currently have a 2017 Kia Sportage. I'm now looking to change and I'm considering PCP. My worry is that - like a hire car - when you give it back after the contract period they go over it with a fine-tooth...

We have to choose a company car. Would you go diesel or electric?

My wife has to choose a company car - a Mercedes-Benz A-Class 180d Sport or a Kia E-Niro. Interior and luggage space is not a consideration. She has not driven either and claims not to care much about...

Is a Citroen C1 a good small car for an older driver?

My wife, who is aged 73, needs to change her aged Peugeot 207 CC and has seen a 2016 Citroen C1 at a local dealership - priced at £6690. The car appears well looked after and has covered 16,700 miles....

Are there any small cars with a decent automatic gearbox?

Kia appear to have dropped your recommended Picanto automatic from their range. Hyundai's i10 has joined the dark side with a horrible automated manual. Is there a small car available now with a decent...