Which SUV or estate is capable of carrying 9-foot rolls and photography equipment?

My son is a photographer who sometimes carries 9-foot backdrop rolls to shoots, as well as lighting poles etc, and needs to replace his ageing Shogun Sport. He would like better fuel economy, and occasional...

Which 4x4 for less than £5000?

I am after a proper used 4x4 for less than £5000 that will be worth its while in all weathers (I have an X5 which was rubbish in the snow last year) and will be a general good load-lugger (bikes in the...

Which vehicle to replace our Fiat Multipla and Saab 9-5?

We currently own a 2003 Fiat Multipla. It's been very good but is getting old now, and last year we bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 estate to replace it but found it too useful to let go. We now want to replace...

I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel?

I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000 miles. It has been very good, but the driver's...

Recommend a car for transporting us to dog shows to replace our Citroen Xsara Picasso?

We bought a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso HDi on your recommendation in 2006. It's a great car, but now we are looking for something a little bigger to transport two people, two dogs, camping gear and our...

I want to buy an estate car with good carrying capacity - is the Volkswagen Passat estate suitable?

The lease on my company car comes to an end in November and, due to the poor choice on offer, I am coming out of the lease option and taking a cash allowance with which I intend to buy a car. I have a...

Which reliable 4x4 with a large boot can I buy for £20,000?

I am struggling to find a vehicle (used or new) that meets my following simple requirements: 4x4, can fit an adult and two child seats in the back, good boot space, affordable (less than £20,000) and has...

Which large saloon car would you recommend for motorway use and towing a caravan?

I have owned a 2001 BMW 530d SE (E39) from new and have covered approximately 11,000 miles per year, 75 per cent of which has been on motorways. Though I am very happy with it, I feel ready for a change...

Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000?

I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get rid of the Z4 and buy something with multiple seats...

Should I get rid of my 2002 BMW 320d and replace it with something newer?

I am dithering about whether to replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring, which I have had from new, has 110,000 on the clock and has given me little trouble. It still returns 54mpg. Do you think it is sensible...