Searching for a small car

I currently drive an Audi A1 1.4i Sport. It has just three doors and I want to change it for a five door variant. I am in my 70s and do about 6000 miles per year, what would you recommend?

Where can my elderly mother take refresher driving training?

My mum had a minor stroke recently, and wants to return to driving ASAP - she is 81 years old. I think the DVLA says you have to wait a minimum of a month, and I'm going to ask her GP to assess her first,...

Which petrol car for elderly drivers offers ease of access?

We are in our seventies with clean driving licences. We also have creaking joints and blue badges. We do not anticipate carrying wheel chairs, yet. Due to a low seat height it is becoming difficult to...

Which SUV is most comfortable for elderly people?

Could you please tell me which SUV has the best legroom and roof height for OAP's with knee problems? Looking at a Honda CR-V, its swept-back roof line makes that one unlikely; so perhaps a Skoda or Subaru?

Why can't older drivers hire cars?

Have you or your readers come across instances of motoring age discrimination? I telephoned a local vehicle rental company recently to ask about van hire. When I told them my age (I’m 80) was told no hiring...

Where can I get a front bumper-mounted rod to aid parking?

Yesterday, at the age of 85, I very successfully passed my third Hampshire County Council Driving Assessment before renewing my licence. The only minor comment, which in the opinion of the examiner would...

Should I worry about being pulled over by the police as a Parkinson's sufferer?

I am 80 years old and began driving at 16. I was a motor engineer including in both army and civilian times, and I have passed driving tests on motor bikes, tracked vehicles, heavy goods, public service...

Did you know that Devon County Council runs an assessment for older drivers?

Your readers have often asked about testing older drivers. Devon County Council runs a scheme where for a small fee (£30 or so) a driving examiner/instructor takes you out in your own car for an hour to...

Did you know that Flintshire County Council runs a free training scheme?

I thought you might be interested to know of a FREE scheme run by Flintshire County Council but covering the whole of North Wales. A qualified Driving Instructor comes to your Home has a chat about the...

Lancashire County Council now does free driving courses for older drivers.

Your readers might be interested to know that Lancashire County Council offers a free driving course for older people. I am sixty eight years old and I did the course last week. You drive for an hour and...