Are new cars suitable for new drivers?

I'm a 29 year who has just passed my test and I'm looking to buy my first car. Is it a bad idea to buy a new car as my first car? I was thinking about a Hyundai i10.

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...

Can you recommend a small car with a bright interior?

My wife is looking for a new city car - she's seen the Toyota Aygo, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Up, but is frustrated at not being able to find an interior that is bright in colour - too much grey and black....

Which small second car should I buy?

What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo? I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second car for local runs, supermarket shopping etc....

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?

Is it normal to have a three month wait for a new Skoda Citigo?

I've changed my mind and am now going for a new Skoda Citigo, 5-door Elegance, Greentech engine. I have a couple of questions: I've been told by the dealer that it'll be a three month wait; is this normal?...

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...

What's the best new car for £12,000?

My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you suggest?

Buying a new small car - what would you recommend?

My 17 year old daughter passed her test last week and we want to buy her a car. We have narrowed our choice to the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1, as they all look similar. Can you tell us which...