electric car and horse box tug

I have a 2 yr old volvo V70 and an 8 yr old x trial (pulling a horse box etc). I do lots of 20 mile journeys and 8 journeys per year of 600 miles round trip in volvo so about 14000 mls in total. I now...

Renault Zoe stalling

My daughter is interested in leasing a Renault Zoe, but has heard that a friend of a friend was happy with one until she was driving along at 60mph and it just stopped dead. The dealer could not offer...

New/nearly new car for 86 mile total daily commute

I'm a married 36 year father of two young children and returning to the UK after 12 months in Australia. Our previous cars in the UK were an Audi TT and a BMW 523d but both are now costing money and in...

Need an electric car - which model is cheapest to run?

I own a 2003 Volkswagen Golf which has been fantastic. It has done 183,000 miles with no problems until the latest MoT, when the track rod ends, ball joins and gaiters failed. It has averaged 52mpg over...

Should I buy an electric car?

I am considering purchasing a small electric car and have test driven the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe. What are your views for a lady with mainly small journeys but the occasional longer one? It does...

Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick?

After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer is entitled to Congestion Charge exemption. I drive...

Do we really need a car?

I am now 82 and my wife is 78. We are still both capable drivers. We recently moved into a city environment, well served with shops and free public transport. Earlier this year we got rid of our car after...

Buying an EV - which one?

What is the best used all electric car for me to purchase? I travel 20 miles per day.

A car for a four mile commute

Need to buy a medium sized car for the wife she only travels 4 miles a day to work so diesel no use. was thinking of a toyota prius but am worried that the low miles wont charge the batteries and cause...

Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations?

I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella and am not much deterred by the exposure to the elements...