Could you recommend a 7 seat, economical car for £12,000?

I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira and am looking to buy a new 7 seat car. I have a £12,000 budget and I want a car that is economical to run, performs well in all weathers, good mpg, has easy access to...

Which hatchback should I buy?

I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking of something up to a 2.0-litre engine. I am looking...

What's the most economic petrol car I can get to do 20,000 miles per year?

I currently drive a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that has done 182,000 miles. What should I replace it with on a maximum budget of £12,000? I need a workhorse to do 20,000 miles a year (80 per cent...

Abarth 595C (2010 on)

Great handling. Zesty performance. Plenty of scope for personalisation.

Peugeot 108 (2014 - 2022)

Good standard specification for a low price, cheap to run and cheap to insure, surprisingly mature driving experience and capable out of town too.

Renault Twingo (2014 - 2019)

Fun to drive in town. Easy to park and manoeuvre. Spacious inside.

Citroen C1 (2014 - 2022)

Cheap to run, improved interior quality and refinement over previous C1, available with retractable fabric roof, decent at motorway speeds.