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...

Downsizing

Due to poor fuel economy and rising fuel costs I'm changing my Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel (06 plate). My budget is around £11-£12K for used car. I drive a short urban route to work (20 mile round trip/day);...

Which small, cheap tax car would you buy?

I have recently had a baby so the BMW 330 has to go, as it's not that baby friendly. So we are looking to get a small car that is cheaper to run. We also have Pegeout 307 so we don't need a big car really....

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...

Which new low insurance group/ 4x4 car?

Looking for two vehicles, one small and in the lowest insurance category, to add 18-year-old provisional driver. I also need to replace Honda CR-V executive at end of year with a 4x4. I'm not badge conscious...

Could you recommend a reliable, economical car for our student daughter?

After reading your column we purchased a FIAT Panda for our two daughters to learn to drive. We have owned it for four years and it has proved an excellent choice. Our older daughter is now 21 and is due...

Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access?

We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require a high driving position, ease of access and ease...

What would you recommend to replace my wife's T-reg Toyota Yaris?

My wife currently drives a T-reg Toyota Yaris, which has been a fantastic car. We are thinking of changing. She only drives 7,000 a year. We like the Suzuki Swift, but is there another you would recommend?

Wee automatics - HJ opinion?

Head says ... buy Mazda 2 auto Heart says ... buy Suzuki Swift SZ4 auto Have Suzuki sorted the autobox issues on motorway raised in your review? PS: wife has i10 auto ... it's a little whizzer on motorway

High ground clearance

I need a secondhand car or van for fishing. Access is by farm tracks which are rutted and sometimes quite muddy. I need at least 20cm ground clearance or better. Would a small 4x4 be best? Budget up to...