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My wife is looking to replace her Nissan Note after three years of reliable service. Her only problem with it is that she struggles with a lack of comfort over a 4-hour journey. Whilst this may be part...

Automatic decision

I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central London, with longer distances (up to 300 miles)...

Automatic car, cheap to insure and safe

Following being involved in a collision deemed as my fault my insurance is about to rocket. I am still within my first year of driving and am so worried about what to get. I drive a lot and really...

A new small car

I am looking to part exchange my Land Rover Freelander (2005 -05 plate diesel, 49,000 miles) for a new car with five doors, diesel engine, long warranty, cheap road fund licence and low emissions. I do...

Buying a new supermini

I need to buy a new 5 door petrol supermini, Fiesta type size - max budget around £9k. I've been looking at the i20 1.2 comfort, but haven't found a decent second hand one - and was concerned by some corrosion...

Used cars with low fuel consumption

We have owned a 1989 Volvo 740 estate from new and now want to buy a relatively new used car (or a very low priced new car) to replace it. The new car must have a low fuel consumption. Medium sized, well...

Can you recommend an automatic petrol 5-door car for my wife?

My wife needs to change her car for an automatic. She has arthritis in her left knee and is finding it difficult to drive in stop-start traffic. The sort of spec would be: Polo or Fiesta-sized, 5-door,...

Diesel or petrol?

I am trying to go 'eco.' Better for the enviroment and better for my wallet. I currently drive a 2.0litre Hyundai Coupe which is far from green and loves petrol (I average about 28mpg). So was looking...

Recommendation for a small car

Please advise on a nearly new second hand hatchback, must be auto, chain cam engine, width incl mirrors maximum 1.9m, reliable, quiet, with air con, to replace an 8 year old VW Polo. Can pay up to £12,000.

Thanks for recommending a Mazda 2 for my wife.

Thanks to your suggestion, my wife bought a new Mazda 2 last November, which is the best small car either of us has ever driven, and she was a Yaris convert until then. I totally agree with you that not...