Should Kia warranty cover a broken gearbox?

My 85 year old neighbour has a three year old Kia Picanto with 7000 on the clock. Last week it was towed off the motorway with no drive and the dealer says a new gearbox is required as it is not covered...

Need a small and comfortable car - what do you suggest?

My wife has recently had a double hip replacement, and now finds her 2006 Vauxhall Corsa uncomfortable on longish journeys. I want replace it with something that has a higher entry and more upright driving...

What's the best small automatic?

What is the smallest car with an acceptable automatic? I was considering the Honda Jazz CVT, but read that the noise over 60mph is unacceptable.

Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car?

I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you recommend a car?

Which small automatic car?

I am very interested in purchasing a Ford Ka, Vauxhall Adam or Fiat Panda, but would like to know if they are available with an automatic gearbox? And whether you know of any other small automatics that...

Trading in Jazz for Picanto

I am thinking of trading in my 58 reg Honda Jazz auto (33000 miles) for a Picanto auto on a 63 plate. The Picanto is owned by the Kia garage for demos etc has done 1000 miles and is listed at £10650. I...

Buying a new small car for £10k - what do you recommend?

I urgently need to buy a small car. I need four or five doors, great safety and great mpg and either a five or seven year warranty. Price hopefully below or around £10,000. Can you help?

I need a small automatic car for my mother-in-law

Mother in law has Peugeot 207 Auto 1.6 petrol. The gearbox is playing up and the overall finish of the car seems poor. Whats the most suitable replacement? It will be used for short distances (10 miles)...

Downsizing without losing comfort?

I intend to downsize from my Jaguar XJ6 - very comfortable but expensive to tax, insure and service - to a small, second-hand car which will be our "second car". Because of a bad back and dodgy hip I...

Replacing a Renault Modus - what should I buy?

I am 74 and own a 2006 Renault Modus Privilege. It has 40,000 miles on the clock, but is it expensive to run and I want to replace it with a nearly new car. I like the seating of the Modus and need five...