Is the Fiat Panda 4x4 suitable for tall drivers?

My wife is considering a Fiat Panda 4x4. We have a narrow garage for which it would be ideal; however, I am over six foot in height, with a bad back. Would the seating and ride comfort be good enough?...

Need a small car that will fit in my garage - what do you recommend?

I am looking for a small automatic car with a 1.6-litre engine. I love my Honda Jazz, but the new version is too wide to fit in my garage. What do you suggest I buy?

SUV needed for five mile commute

I'm changing my Volvo XC60 (not very impressed with it, lots of niggles) and am looking at getting a 1-2yr old SUV with a budget of £20k. My partner has a new Nissan Juke diesel, but does a lot of miles...

Peugeot 2008 - should I buy now or wait for new model?

I want to buy a new SUV and quite like the Peugeot 2008 with an auto 'box and petrol engine. I've seen a few nearly new models for sale, but am wondering if it would be better to wait for the new model....

Buying a family friendly SUV - any recommendations?

Six years ago I took your advice and bought a nearly new Ford Focus 2.0 petrol and it has been a great, reliable car. Thanks a million HJ. We now have a one year old baby and need to take lots of kit on...

Which engine for new Hyundai i20?

We are replacing our Mazda 2 and wonder what your thoughts are regarding choosing between the 1.2 engine or new 1.0 litre in the i20? The car will be kept for at least five years, so maintenance wise...

Can you recommend a reliable SUV?

I am thinking of replacing my Renault Modus diesel with something bigger. Ideally, a crossover or SUV, with similar fuel economy to my Modus. The car must also be reliable, avoiding any possible turbo,...

Renault Captur - petrol or diesel?

I am looking at changing my current car. I currently drive a Kia Cee'd diesel, but don't cover as many miles as I use to due to retiring. I anticipate doing less than 10,000 miles in future and am thinking...

Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai

My father-in-law owns a Nissan Qashqai. The car is three years old and approaching the end of the PCP plan. Being 70 and suffering from Parkinson's disease, he needs another automatic car with a raised...

Need a small car with a petrol engine - any recommendations?

I am changing my wife's car. She is 5 foot in height and wants a car with a slightly raised seating. Motoring is mainly local but with occasional trip to Scotland and possibly France. We do like diesels...