What does the future hold for Ronnie after the Jazz age?
Ronnie Wilson is a pensioner and sadly, due to illness, his wife can no longer drive. They currently have a 2005 Honda Jazz, which has been an excellent little car for them, but now they want something more comfortable for long trips. The main criterion is that the car allows the passenger seat to be raised, to give Ronnie’s wife better vision. Economy and easy maintenance are a priority, and their budget – including trading in the Jazz – is around £10,000. A car for the head Honda doesn’t make a car that fits Ronnie’s requirements, but he will be used to the excellent levels of reliability that Japanese cars routinely offer. That’s why I would recommend a Nissan Qashqai. This is a strange breed of vehicle, which offers an increased ride height, and off-roader looks – but without the complication and expense of four-wheel drive. This vehicle is also a compact size, and as Ronnie and his wife are downsizing to just one car, this would be large enough for them, and still have a decent si