Which small automatic?

We are looking for a cheap to run/repair economical car which will do about 16,000 miles a year. My wife has an automatic license & so that limits us somewhat. Five seats including three that can take...

Hyundai i10 - would you buy ESP?

I am wanting to buy a new Hyundai i10 classic (1.2 litre) and need to decide whether to buy the ESP option. From what I have read, ESP is thought to prevent a lot of accidents, but I am not sure whether...

Why is my Hyundai service compulsory to maintain my warranty?

One of the reasons I bought a Hyundai i10 was that it promised a five-year warranty. Imagine my surprise when I phoned Hyundai to book it in for its first service only to be told that it would cost about...

Buying new Hyundai i10

On your recommendation, we bought a new, top of the range, 2009 Hyundai i10 Automatic with the Kappa engine and 27,000 km later are still delighted with it. Dimensions and turning circle suit our restricted...

Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

Best supermini for the Isle of Man

I live in the Isle of Man and I'm looking for a new, very cheap to run car. Have been warned off the Hyundai i10 Blue due to the hills on the Island and I'm getting mixed reviews about the MPG of the Hyundai...

How does the CVT transmission work in the Micra, i10 and Kia Picanto?

We are looking at buying either the Micra K13, Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto. We are interested in the CVT models and wondered what connects the gearbox to the engines in these. Are they torque converters...

I need a small, narrow automatic car to fit in my small parking space - any suggestions?

I have driven a Toyota Yaris automatic for the last nine years and have been very satisfied with it, but the time has come for a new car. Since getting very used to the Yaris I have moved and my parking...

Which reliable, economical small car has a large boot?

We are pensioners who currently drive a Clio Campus (last of the previous marque) that has been reliable, economical, comfortable and has a decent sized boot, but we now need to find a replacement. The...

Buying a new small car - what would you recommend?

My wife is thinking about changing her 55-reg Audi A3 1.6S E with 65k. She normally goes for a similar used VWG model around £9000, but this time was thinking of downsizing to see if she could go to a...