Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Leon Cupra ST?

I'm currently looking at buying a quick(ish) estate car. I'll be travelling approximately 10,000 miles a year, so petrol seems the best option for me. Having driven Skodas for some time, the Octavia...

Buying a used estate - Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring?

My son would like a "grown up car" he has two small children. He has £15,000. Should he go for a 2008 Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring? Which engine? Automatic preferred but not essential.

Which car for a dog owner?

I have a 62 plate SEAT Exeo ST diesel with all the toys. I love it but we will shortly be getting two large rescue dogs, so need a bigger car all round (especially the boot). I have around £4000 on top...

Buying a second-hand LHD car in France

I have a 2005 VW Passat TDi Sportline estate, which until now has been relatively trouble-free, but it is currently in the garage with an oil pressure problem following a warning light this evening. Friends...

Buying a used estate - which model is best?

I want a large used estate car (three years old), with a comfortable cabin and automatic gearbox. I only do 10,000 miles a year, but want a petrol as I'm worried about DPFs. Should I get a petrol V70 or...

Which estate is best for £22k?

After 220,000 miles, I've decided to get rid of my Mk3 Ford Mondeo TDCi estate. What offers similar handling and comfort? I need a car that will last 10 years and suit up to 20,000 miles a year. I have...

What's the best medium-sized estate/SUV for £25k?

We will shortly be replacing our seven year old Honda Jazz after 100,000 miles. Although much of our mileage is for trips under 15 miles on the European mainland, we drive to and from the UK at least once...

What's the best used estate for £5k?

We've got £2000-£5000 to spend on a used estate with a reasonable sized boot. We're not bothered about brand as long as it is reliable and has decent amounts of equipment. Ideally, we want an automatic...

Can you recommend a large and economical estate?

I want to buy a sensible, spacious economical estate car, which will be predominantly driven in town. I am thinking on a new Auris Touring Sports with the 1.6 petrol engine. Is this a good choice?

Audi A6 Avant - should I go for manual or automatic?

I am thinking of changing my manual 2013 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 diesel manual (12,000 miles on the clock) for the newer Ultra with the Multitronic auto box. I will be towing a 1300kg caravan. Is auto model...