Can you recommend a good car with easy access for elderly drivers?

My husband (aged 86) is finding it increasingly difficult to get in and out of our rather low-slung Vauxhall Vectra Club, so we are looking for a used car that offers easy ingress/egress for the not so...

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...

Golden for oldies

My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle seems to have a lag on it. They want a new, ...

I'd like to recommend the Road Safety exhibition and test in Torbay for elderly drivers.

Each year the Road Safety team at Torbay Council organise a Seminar and Exhibition for senior drivers. This event has stands that include the Institute of Advanced Motorists, eyesight tests, reaction testing,...

Thanks for recommending I take an IAM driving test.

I changed my car last year from a Zafira to a Peugeot Partner. The Partner is wider than the Zafira and as such I had a couple of incidents. To this effect I emailed you just before Christmas regarding...

Are insurance companies taking advantage of the elderly and increasing their premiums?

There must be something seriously wrong in the motor insurance business when the following can be allowed to happen. My mother-in-law lives with us and is 85 years old. She has driven since 1968 without...

Where can I take a 'refresher' driver training course?

I have just purchased a new Corsa to replace my old model, and feel that it is time I had a "refresher" driving course. I passed my test in 1963 and at age 68 expect I have picked up some bad habits (although...

Should my 80-year-old wife replace her 2002 Nissan Micra or just run it into the ground?

My 80-year-old wife has a 2002 Nissan Micra, current mileage 10,172 after eight years. Use is almost entirely local (surgery, shopping, visiting friends, etc.). It fully satisfies her requirements for...

Is ageism causing my insurance renewal premiums to increase?

I'm 86 years old, have been driving for 70 years and became an Advanced Motorist in 1977. I have all my faculties and my only insurance claim was three years ago, for an accident when I was driven into...

Please recommend an automatic for an elderly couple capable of carrying golf bags and electric trolleys?

Can you please recommend an economic automatic car, not van, to accommodate at least a husband of 82 and a wife of 77 with arthritis, two golf bags and two electric trolleys. We currently have one car...