Widow selling a used car

My friend died recently, 68. His widow needs to know how to dispose of his 2007-plate Mazda6 as painlessly as possible without getting ripped off. I seem to remember your recommending a solution in the...

Can you recommend a petrol-engined 4x4 SUV?

On your website it says that the new model Santa Fe can come with a petrol engine. However there is no mention of one on the Hyundai website? I fancy having a 4x4 but am avoiding looking at any diesels...

Can you recommend an SUV with lots of space for children and luggage?

Our dilemma is what SUV do we go for? We are contracting to one car as from early next year. My husband and I have a "must have" list which includes safe seating for four adults or two adults and three...

Can you recommend a car with easy access for elderly relatives?

My wife and I are looking after elderly relatives and now have to provide transport for them. They struggle to get into our cars so my much loved 2007 Subaru Legacy looks like it will have to be replaced...

Buying a car for 400 miles per week

I am about to change from a 30 mile per week commute to a 400 mile per week commute and am looking to change my Honda Jazz (2004) for a newer and more comfortable car for the journey. My budget is £15,000.00....

Small, fun car for Country roads

I need to get rid of my beloved 51 diesel Fabia estate and swap it for a second hand hatchback. I'd like an economical diesel (manual) which is safe, but with good handling for Cornish roads. It will...

Downsizing from a V70

I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute from a rural area into a city centre, a distance...

Hyundai i20 or Mazda2?

We are wondering what car to buy and have narrowed it down to a Hyundai i20 Comfort or Mazda 2. Both can be purchased for £8995. I assume that they share the same tax band and are both cam chain...

Buying a car for back problems

At 60yrs old, I would like to buy my first decent motor vehicle. It is for touring and carrying grand children. I am 6.00 foot tall and suffer from back problems. I have therefore, been looking at Nissan...

Mazda 5 Diesel; 2007 Reg started using oil and poor fuel consumption

Just passed 51k miles and now using oil at a guess of about 1 litre/500 miles. Poor fuel consumption - and when in second gear (as in going around a corner, then faced with an incline) very slow to pick...