Can you recommend a safe, cheap to insure car for an 18-year-old?

Please could you advise me regarding a car for an 18-year old man who has recently passed his test. His parents require a safe car (good crash test results) and a car with a reasonable insurance premium...

Are there any alternative 4-5 door petrol cars to the Fiat Panda?

My wife has driven Fiat Pandas since their re-launch in 2004. She likes the high driving position and manoeuvrability, but dislikes the harsh and noisy ride over uneven surfaces. Notwithstanding the shortcomings...

How can we prevent the handbrake failing on my daughter's Suzuki Swift?

My daughter’s Suzuki Swift was recalled for a handbrake problem but was deemed OK. Recently, when parked at work, the car rolled back into a wall scuffing the bumper. The handbrake was completely inoperative...

Can you recommend a comfortable automatic car with good access, as I have a bad hip?

I'm 88 and am actively recovering from a replaced right hip. The need to be fully able to control the car in an emergency situation is prompting me to change to an automatic. Using your advised 2-pedal...

Are there any cheap, basic cars available in the UK?

I am old. In car years, my vehicle is even older. I don’t drive it because I like classic cars. I drive it because, not having a nice taxpayer-funded pension, I simply can’t afford a better one. Even used...

Downsizing from a V70

I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute from a rural area into a city centre, a distance...

A car for an 18-year-old male?

I want to purchase a car that my son can insure and guess a Group A vehicle would be best to get a sensible insurance policy. My budget is between £3 - £5K.

How does traction control affect tyre wear?

My new Suzuki Swift has Traction Control (switchable) - I have left it switched on - but am interested to hear your views on tyre wear. Will it be increased by leaving TC switched on?

What small new car other than a Corsa?

I had a Vauxhall Cavalier and then for the past ten years an Astra; I am now thinking of a Corsa. It must be automatic; is there anything else of this general size you would recommend as being a better...

Should I get new discs and pads for my Jimny?

At 31k miles the MOT "advisory" mentioned Front Brake pads (the originals) on my Suzuki Jimny were wearing thin. Horizon Suzuki also advised me at the same time that Front Brake Discs were corroded (status...