Replacing a V70 with a new petrol estate

We have a 2002 V70 2.4 petrol auto estate and are looking to replace it with something of similar size. The car averages 8000 miles per year and being wary of what HJ has said about diesel engines, we...

Buying an old (up to 15 years old) used 4x4

I need a second car for a once-or-twice a week 60-mile journey on narrow twisty roads. I frequently meet large 4x4s and lorries speeding down the middle of the road, forcing me into hedgerows. Am I crazy...

MPV for five adults under £7k

Our 12 year old Grand Espace needs replacing after 215,000 miles. We have to seat three 6' sons in the back so leg room and comfortable proper adult sized seats are essential (the fights over who has...

Lexus IS or Ford Mondeo?

Thinking about buying a new car but I am undecided between the Ford Mondeo 2.2 TD X Sport and a Lexus IS F Sport TDI. Which is the better car, value for money, reliability etc.?

Changing to a new E-Class

I currently own a 2008/08 320cdi CLK Avantgarde and would like to upgrade to an E-class Coupe. I keep my cars for 2 years and cover 12k pa most town and some motorway. I like the power of the v6 diesel...

Which large saloon for comfort?

I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6. My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling'...

A good car for a new family

My wife and I have recently had our first child, and as such now have significantly more stuff to lug around. We also need better access to the back of the car than our '03 plate Honda Civic Type R can...

Buying a used family estate.

A Mazda 6 2004 estate bought just two months ago as a car that would give two-years trouble-free motoring turned out to be rotten underneath and a turbo fault led to camshaft damage. The car is not worth...

Large estate cars

Require estate car with facility for relative high seating, driver and passenger, new or used up to 3years old and £22k. Will be used for general use low to medium miles per year, will keep for at least...

Which used MPV?

I have about £5000 only to spend on a used estate/small mpv. I am a foster carer and have to transport children of all ages, as well as buggies etc. I would prefer an automatic as often stuck in heavy...