What shall I replace our Octavia with?

Another letter asking for your advice. I am an elderly lady, now the sole driver as my husband is not fit anymore. We have a 2005 2.0 litre diesel Skoda Octavia. We used to tow a caravan for which it was...

Which car offers a wide opening door, comfortable seating and space for a wheelchair?

I am in the process of buying a new car. Three years ago you recommended in the Telegraph the Ford C-Max and Honda Jazz. What's on the market now? Because of back and leg problems I need a car with a wide...

Should my 9000-mile Suzuki Swift need a new head gasket at service time?

I put my Suzuki Swift 1.3 petrol (2008) for its two-year, 9000-mile service at a Suzuki dealer, and was informed that the head gasket had to be replaced as this was a normal part of the service for this...

Recommend an automatic car with room for a wheelchair in the boot?

Can anyone recommend a good automatic for me? I am the main carer for my elderly mother, who is quite limited in her movements. We have a Renault Megane currently which is on its way out and mum can't...

Is there a small, automatic car with high seats?

My daughter has had four major operations on her back. She is wanting to buy a small automatic car but one which has high seats which you climb up to, rather than low ones which she finds impossible for...

Is my Suzuki Grand Vitara supposed to hesitate under acceleration, and can I fit a remapping device?

My one-year-old Suzuki Grand Vitara has just reached 13,000 miles. Full torque on this engine is at 1950rpm, but the RPM pick up is slow. Then it seems like a switch is thrown and the engine develops a...

I need a small, economical fun car and can't decide between a MINI or a Suzuki Swift.

I have 10k max to spend on a car. I need it to be economical but nippy. It has to be roomy and safe, reliable and cheap to service as I commute 16,000 miles per year. I want something that's fun to drive...

Do all Suzuki Swifts jolt when driving slowly?

I have a 2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5-litre which is jolty when driving slowly in traffic. Is this the drive train resistance, is it a fault with the design or is it a problem with my clutch? My dealer told me...

Which is the best small automatic car?

Which is the best small automatic for my wife?

Which four-wheel drive hatchback/estate for a 120-mile commute?

Which four-wheel drive diesel hatchback or estate which returns 50+mpg and is suitable for a 120-mile round commute across northern hills would you recommend? I've seen the Audi A3 Sportback quattro, or...