I need to replace my Clio with an automatic - should I go for another Clio or try something else?

I love my 2003 1.2-litre 3-door Clio and have had Renaults for the past 10 years or so (Clios and a Scenic for a while). Due to a problem with my left hip I now need an automatic car, and am open to something...

Which replacement for my Renault Scenic Expression will offer lower running costs?

I have a Scenic Expression 2001 which is great, but has poor fuel consumption and steering in winds, and is on its fifth new coil. I wish to change it and am considering the Nissan Note 1.5 dci N-Tec,...

Is it normal for Nissan Note front wishbone arms and rear bushes to need replacement after just 21,000 miles?

I have a Nissan Note dCi which is now three years old. I love the car and have always had it serviced at the same dealer where I bought it. When it went in for its last free service and MOT, it passed...

Could you recommend a suitable vehicle with a large boot and easy access for my in-laws?

My in-laws are both in their early 70s and intending to replace their 53-reg Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec. Their budget is £10,000 plus trade-in. They've mentioned an automatic, but I recall that you don't recommend...

Which small diesel should I buy for my wife?

I am thinking of buying my wife a small diesel and was wondering which would be the best car?

Does the Nissan Note have an athermic windscreen?

I am thinking of buying a speed camera detector for my Nissan Note 1.6SE. Does it have an athermic windscreen? If so, a camera detector will not work properly through it.

Small, tall

I currently have a Meriva Diesel purchased new in 2004. It has done 72k miles with a lot of motorway driving. I had a plan to purchase the new Meriva next year when it will have been in production for...

Recommend a long-lasting family car with room for five and a dog, with low running costs?

We are a family of 5 looking for a safe car that will last at least 10 very economical years and which can be serviced by our fantastic local backstreet garage. We need to get four of us in it regularly,...

Great Exectations

I had an Accord for 6 years and did 100,000 trouble free miles. I then bought a 2004/54 Civic 1.6 Executive auto. I have had it for 3 years and it has been trouble-free. It has now done 50,000 miles. I...

Gear stickler

I am considering downsizing. Do you regard the 2010 model Toyota Yaris auto a best buy or do you recommend something else?