Would you recommend a Vauxhall Zafira automatic for a childminder?

I'm looking at getting a Zafira as I'm a childminder and we need the extra seats. However I'd quite like an automatic but apparently they only come in 1.9 diesel, 2.2 petrol or 1.8 Easytronic. I don't...

Please recommend a replacement for our Renault Laguna with generous load space and good performance in snowy conditions?

We have a mixed bag of needs for a replacement of our 11-year-old Renault Laguna, which is a bit of a workhorse. We're thinking along the lines of a medium-sized estate, something we can throw skis, boots,...

Can you recommend a reliable automatic car to replace my Suzuki Liana?

I am looking to replace my 2003 Suzuki Liana, which has given me 63,000 miles of trouble-free motoring with a secondhand automatic. I read that some automatics have a tendency to expire after around 50,000...

Cars with a folding front seat

What cars have a folding front passenger seat? I sometimes have to carry long items. The Golf Plus shows it on its brochure but dealers inform me it is not available in the UK.

Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles?

It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible to find a reliable, economical basic car? I...

Could you recommend a pick-up truck suitable for carrying building materials?

I am involved with a charity for young people. We are doing a lot of self-build and repair work ourselves on the charity’s club and recreational centre. We have to watch every penny, as you may understand....

Are Toyota Prius II hybrids suitable for use as taxis?

I'm still reviewing my options regarding the purchase of a used Toyota Prius (approximately two years old) for private use and work as a 'Private Hire' taxi. Unfortunately I can't afford the current model,...

Need a car for two tall parents and two child seats

My husband and I are both tall (he's 6ft4 and I'm 5ft11) and with a second child on the way we need to find a second hand car with space for us and two car seats. We've got a Honda Accord at the moment...

What can I replace my Peugeot Partner with for £25,000 new?

I need to replace my Peugeot Partner with an automatic diesel with a similar load capacity. What is available new up to £25,000?

Buying a small/medium size used car

At present I own a 2000 Ford Focus estate which has easy flat access to boot space. I have back problems from time to time. I am going to change my car for a used small/medium sized vehicle. I would...