Buying a used car - what's your advice with a £7000 budget?

I would like to buy a used automatic car (preferably approved used), priced around £7000 pounds. Need to do 12000 miles/annum (80% London high streets, 20% motorway), with 3 people on board including...

Which medium-sized cars offer easy passenger access?

Could you please advise which medium-sized 4/5-door cars offer easiest access/egress for front seat passengers?

Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame?

My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame for assistance. The problem is that she has to...

Which convertible sports car should I buy?

I am 66 and want to buy a convertible car. I would prefer a 1.6-litre but a 1.8-litre is a possibility, and not too high on insurance, please. Got no preference on fuel, the car is not currently garaged...

Fear of high mileage

I have decided on a Mazda 6 2.2d SL 185 estate and have now found one locally. It's an 0-plate9 one owner ( ex lease ) with FMSH and 96K on the clock at £7495. I am bothered about the high mileage....

Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM?

I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or Nissan Micra, and is keen to buy one. But the second...

Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta or Citroen?

Our daughter is planning to buy a new car. She is considering a Toyota Yaris T2 3-door, a Ford Fiesta or a similar model Citroen. I would appreciate your advice. She will only be doing short journeys most...

Which small car?

What small car up to 1.4 litre would you recommend? I have about £8000 to spend. I thought about an Audi A3 1.4 TFSI or a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport Coupe but you have said there are reliability issues with...

Replacing a Mazda2

I am looking at a replacement for my Mazda2 of similar size or a little larger. New or used is fine. I travel 4000 miles per year. Would like a car with cruise control and must be fun to drive, as well...

Which car for carrying children?

Need new family car with space for a stage two baby seat, easy access for toddler and a big boot for buggy, shopping and European holidays. Can't decide between posh tourer for comfort and economy or...