Can you recommend a new automatic hatchback for an annual mileage of 6000?

I am looking for a new automatic 5-door hatchback that is comfortable for four people, economical and has good acceleration - diesel or petrol, annual mileage about 6000. I was going to look at the Nissan...

Are DSG automatics ok?

I want a small automatic and was wondering about the Skoda Fabia. Have been told by friends that DSG autos are not a good choice. Is this so? Otherwise what else would you recommend? It needs to fit in...

Replacing a well loved Xsara Picasso

I’m 66 and 6’10” tall and have run a Xsara Picasso Exclusive 2.0 HDi from 2004, which I love. Everything about it is right for me; however, it is approaching eight years and 100,000 miles so probably...

Replacement for C3 with space in the back

I am thinking of replacing my Citreon C3, but currently squeeze 5 bales of hay into it every weekend for my horses. I have always wanted a pick-up but they are heavier and I drive 17 miles to work each...

Which automatic car would you recommend for 6000 miles per year?

I am looking for a suitable new car with automatic transmission for my wife. Annual mileage will be about 6000. Current models being considered are Astra 1.6 auto, Corsa 1.4 auto, and Fiesta 1.4 auto....

New Motability car - what to pick?

Advice on a small auto through Motability. I was thinking of Fiat this time or Mitsubishi.

Has a batch of faulty tyres been fitted to the Honda Jazz?

I took delivery of a new Honda Jazz 1.4i EX on 6 November 2009. The second annual service was carried out on 24 October 2011, at which time it had completed 8494 miles. It was found during the servicing...

Dodgy sellers

I spotted a 2009 Honda Jazz EX on Autotrader in a rare (But not to everyone's taste) colour, and at a great price. It was in Luton and I live in Manchester, but it had a clear HPi report, which prompted...

Why does neither my household or motor insurance cover the theft of my spare car key?

Knowing that replacement car keys are expensive, when we bought our Honda Jazz in 2009 we decided to keep the spare key in our wall safe. Unfortunately in March this year we were burgled and the thieves,...

Should I use the Honda Happiness Accident Assistance service in case of an accident with my new Honda Jazz?

I recently purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 automatic, my second in a row and as you say ""a very nice little car”. In view of recent letters in your column, in the event of an accident, is it OK to contact...