Can you recommend an automatic petrol 5-door car for my wife?

My wife needs to change her car for an automatic. She has arthritis in her left knee and is finding it difficult to drive in stop-start traffic. The sort of spec would be: Polo or Fiesta-sized, 5-door,...

Small comfortable AWD Petrol with Auto or CVT

I am about to get rid of a 10-year-old Volvo V70T5SE Auto, which has been the most comfortable car I have ever had but with the most awful steering. I would like an AWD for the seating height but would...

Picking a new 4x4

I currently have an S-Max based on your advice and after 3 years of ownership it hasnt missed a beat. Luckly as I bought new in mid 2008 with a 30% discount it's also only lost about £4,000 in value over...

Pedal size on an automatic

I want to buy a small (1.4/1.6litre) true automatic, not CVT. I have found the accelerator pedal to be exactly the same pedal as that fitted to three pedal cars on models I have looked at. I want the...

What do you think of the current BMW 520 saloon?

It’s time to replace my noble BMW 520iSE manual saloon, now with 96,000 on the clock and it has not missed a beat. The big question is whether anything has arrived to rival the new model? I’m tempted to...

We got 53.3mpg from our Citroen C3 automatic, which is also comfortable and easy to enter.

I can agree with your answer to the gentleman who wanted a comfortable car for his wife. We have a Citroen C3 1.6VTI Executive automatic that is very comfortable and easy to get into as it is a bit higher...

Need an automatic with lots of space

I'm looking to buy an automatic that is big enough to take 5 adults at a push. It also needs a boot big enough to carry a greyhound. A low tax and insurance would be beneficial if possible. Not bothered...

Buying Fiat 500 Automatic

I'm thinking of buying a second hand Fiat 500 automatic, not sure what year, and wondered if the Fiat 500 automatics are known to be reliable.

Buying a small easy access car

I am looking for a small, five-door, automatic car with a quality build/reliability reputation. As I have an arthritic hip, I need a car with a high driving position/easy entry. So far, I have looked at...

Recommendation for a small car

Please advise on a nearly new second hand hatchback, must be auto, chain cam engine, width incl mirrors maximum 1.9m, reliable, quiet, with air con, to replace an 8 year old VW Polo. Can pay up to £12,000.