Need a car that will be kind to my bad back - what do you recommend?

My wife has hip and back problems, which makes our current car uncomfortable to ride in. Can you recommend a new car that will be better for our needs, with a large cabin and comfortable ride?

Need a new car with good comfort - what do you recommend?

Have been looking for a new car to cover around 20k miles a year and my priorities are refinement and long distance comfort - personal purchase rather than via my company. Have been impressed by both the...

Which SUV should I buy?

I'm looking to buy a four-wheel drive SUV to replace my 2005 Honda Accord Tourer. I will drive around 15,000 miles a year and want a diesel. The Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V C, Hyundai i35, Kia Sportage 2.0...

Is the dealer breaking FSA rules?

We have toady picked up our new Mazda MX-5, purchased on PCP. I expected to deal with the salesperson for the majority of handover, but complete the finance agreement with a finance specialist. I thought...

Fixing a Mazda 6 - should I do it myself?

I have been given the opportunity to attempt to fix a 2008 Mazda 6 that's got a 'Big End Failure'. Are we talking about a complete new engine needed here or is it worth fixing this on the current engine??...

Mazda CX-5 or Honda Civic?

I have a Seat Altea 2.0TDI Sport with 168k on it. Should I swap it for a 1.6 iDTEC Honda Civic or a Mazda CX-5 diesel? With the new engines do you really get the quoted figures of near 60mpg?

Buying a new convertible - what would you recommend?

Someone ran into the back of our much loved 1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8S (owned from new, full main dealer service history, low mileage), fortunately my wife, who was driving it at the time, was unhurt. Unsurprisingly...

Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes?

I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are looking old, we would like your opinion on a Volvo...

Can you recommend a sporty estate?

My wife wants a new (sporty) estate with expected 10,000 annual mileage. The budget won't stretch to a BMW 5 Series, so am thinking of something more in the Volkswagen/Skoda/Mazda range. Any suggestions?...

Can you recommend a small, four-door car?

What would you recommend to replace a Citroen DS3? I need four-doors with grandchildren and I'd like a higher driving position. I'm looking to buy a new car.