A diesel car for £7000

I currently have a 2003 Mondeo 115 TDCI. It's done 197,000 miles. The DMF went at 90,000 and is starting to fail again. I'm concerned about buying another Ford Mondeo or any Ford TDCI because of DMF...

Mondeo Estate on Motability?

Would you recommend owning a Mondeo Estate 1.6 TDCi Econetic on the motability scheme? Or a 1.6 Ecoboost? I have driven for last three years a 2.0TD 140 Mondeo Titanium X (5 door), and I am well pleased...

Buying a car to tow 2500KG

I have a 90,000 mile 53 plate Nissan X-Trail with a head gasket on its way out (so I'm told). I have two small children and two small dogs and regulaly drive to Northern France from London. The replacement...

Buying a Subaru Outback

We are thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Outback diesel as we live in a rural area that has been cut off the last few winters when it snows. We have a budget of £15000. Should we be aware of any problems...

Should I buy this Mondeo?

I am looking at buying a Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI 130bhp on a 58 plate - but it has 90000 miles on the clock. The car looks mint and in very good condition, and has a full Ford service history. Is the...

A car for a 'Grand Tour of Europe.'

I am retired, 70yrs old, and drive a Berlingo van. I have bad knee joints and keep a fold up cycle in the back of the van. I rely on this to get around - it is essential kit. I now want to do a 'Grand...

Buying a new car. What would you recommend?

We have a 2006 Discovery with 80k on the clock and have been offered £12,500 as a trade in against a year old KIA Sorento KX2 with 11k on the clock. I am attracted by the Kia 7 year warranty and 42mpg...

A comfortable estate car for £2500

Time to replace my ageing Mk1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto. It's been pretty good but soulless and it eats drivetrain components and tyres. I don't really like the 'sitting on it' feel of MPVs and the ride isn't...

Need a car with three isofix mounts

We want to buy a car which will take three isofix car seats side-by-side in the back seat, together with large boot for pram - what would you recommend?

Should I buy a Bentley Arnage T?

I'm due to retire shortly and am going to spend about £30K on a car to last me 5+ years. I've always fancied an Arnage T (especially after being driven round the TG test track by the old Stig in one!)...