My mother need a a new car - but what?

My mother has an 07-Reg Citroen C2 with 37k on the clock. She's 61-years-old and drives a hard bargain. She's got roughly £4/5k to spend does approximately 60 miles round trip 3-5 days a week. She doesn't...

Which small crossover?

I am looking for a Front Wheel Drive , small SUV/Crossover, petrol, automatic. There seem to be virtually none out there. Budget up to 30K. Reasons, high seating position, low mileage (so not diesel),...

The garage fitted the cam belt incorrectly?

My car - a Peugeot 307 - was running perfectly and as its a 2.0-litre diesel I put it in for a cam belt change at 91,000 miles. The car came back and didn't start, so I took it back to the garage. They...

Which economical MPV to carry two bicycles?

My 2006 Renault Scenic Dynamique at 50,000 miles is due for a change. Could you suggest a suitable replacement? It needs to be able to carry two touring bikes inside, standing with the front wheels removed....

Which car do you recommend for our 17-year-old son and how should we insure it?

My son will be 17 in June and his grandmother has offered to buy him a car to learn in and then to own. We live rurally in the Dales and most of his journeys will be a 22-mile round trip to our nearest...

Which sporty car for my elderly mother?

My mum, well embarked on her 80s, has decided she 'wants a more sporty car' (don't ask). She is a strong willed lady, in full possession of her faculties and is currently driving a Toyota Yaris, which...

Buying a new automatic hatchback with lots of extras.

I currently own a 2006 model Toyota Yaris T Spirit five-door with automated manual gearbox. Would like to replace it with similar car with same features. It must be automatic with keyless ignition, movable...

Buying a small automatic crossover or MPV?

I have a BMW 118i M-Sport Auto. I need a modest sized car, length about the same but more space and ease of access for rapidly ageing parents. I would like to retain some of the BMW "feel" and the car...

Peugeot 3008 - new or used?

I can buy a new 3008 for £16,500 but I have test driven the same model used with 18,000 miles on the clock. The forecourt price for the used car is £12,400. I have never bought a second-hand car before...

Which small car for my son to learn to drive in?

I am a 56-year-old mum with full no-claims. I am planning to buy a smallish Fiesta-size car either new or used, which my 17 year old son can practise on while learning, and can drive as an occasional user...