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We need to replace an elderly Nissan Primera with a used car, ideally no more than £10,000. We are also elderly, so something higher than, and certainly no longer than a Primera. We do a low mileage,...
I am 85, male and fit. I bought a new Peugeot 308 SE HDI (136) in 2008, and have driven only 22,000 miles. I use my car for short shopping trips, and for journeys of about 150 miles every six weeks or...
I am 90 years old, exceptionally fit and have driven accident-free for 65 years. Where may I get a professional assessment of my driving abilities and, if necessary, remedial training?
My wife and I are now in our mid 70s and finding it difficult to get in and out of our 2004 Volkswagen Golf. We require something that you can "slide in and out of". Any suggestions what our next and possibly...
I am 74 and own a 2006 Renault Modus Privilege. It has 40,000 miles on the clock, but is it expensive to run and I want to replace it with a nearly new car. I like the seating of the Modus and need five...
I am in the market for a new petrol crossover. Can you tell me which ones are best? I like a high, upright, seating position and I do little mileage as I am retired.
I am an elderly driver looking for a new car and am considering either a Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio or Eos. I have £11,000 to spend, but not much else if things go wrong. Which would you say is the most...
My elderly father bought a 2004 Renault Kangoo three months ago from a dealer. As part of the deal, he got three months warranty, but has had lots of problems with the car. Recently, the airbag light...
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has an automatic gearbox, high driving position and a...
My 65 year old mother needs to change her Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI estate. Can you recommend a replacement for £4000? It must be reliable and cheap to run, with reasonable storage. We like the Nissan Note,...
 

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