'We have watched in horror as models of our favoured cars have increased in size. Having chosen to keep our Mini Cooper and VW Polo – both of 2016 vintage – I believe we are the only people in the locality who store both cars in the garage overnight. John PyeSouthampton• A "period between reigns" (Quick crossword, 13 July) is an interregnum, not a regency as your solution has it. Lucy GrantSibsey, Lincolnshire• George Redman offers sage advice to Dr Roger Merry on communicating with his descendants (Letters, 15 July). Fiona CollinsCarrog, Sir Ddinbych• In Yorkshire we used to say "I'm nithered" when we were cold (Letters, 14 July).