Which new car for easy disabled access?

Following an accident when my left leg was damaged, I need a new car. The criteria are: easy to get in and out with seats not too low, automatic, four or five door, leather seats (so I can twist on them...

Which small automatic car to replace a Toyota Yaris?

My wife and I are considering replacing our cars. My wife is 67 and is currently on her second Toyota Yaris, a T-Spirit with MMT transmission, which she does not find as easy as her first, fully automatic...

Can I recommend the Toyota IQ for carrying golf equipment?

You have had some recent letters re suitable cars for carrying golf equipment. My wife has a Toyota IQ and one of the conditions before purchase was that the car would have to accommodate a golf bag across...

What car for varied driving and short runs?

Due to a change in job I now drive a total of ten miles a day. At weekends we drive around 100 miles and on visits to friends and family we will travel about 400 miles. I have a Toyota Avensis 1.8 and...

What estate for short journeys?

My son wants an estate car for low mileages and has been looking at the Insignia 1.8, but we have found that the MPG is not good and it is supposed to be underpowered. Are there any estate cars that you...

Is the new Toyota Yaris better than the previous model?

Will you please comment on the new Toyota Yaris automatic hybrid from the point of view of a Motability lease, its reliability and whether the quoted mpg figures are realistic? I have a Yaris 2009 semi-auto...

Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury?

I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic and...

Hybrid or diesel?

I am considering the Toyota Yaris Hybrid, but now I have just seen the New Clio (Wow) in dCI mode, which is the better car

Which 4x4 for winter driving in heavy snow?

My daughter who lives in rural Aberdeenshire is looking to replace her 10-year-old Subaru Forester with a smaller, newer 4x4 with a punchy engine suitable for snowy Scottish hills. She has test driven...

I'm a single mum - what car should I buy?

Single mum looking to get another car - not too small but low tax, cheap insurance, good on fuel, cheap to repair.