What used medium familly car would you recommend?

We love our Ford Fiesta, but the arrival of more grandchildren requires a slightly larger vehicle with similar mileage. What can you recommend.

Buying a Honda Civic - petrol or diesel.?

My 2005 Honda Type S has covered 200k without hitch. The 2.0-litre chain cam engine is perfect. I do 25-30k per year, mostly motorway, and I am thinking of getting a replacement Honda Civic as the dealer...

Replacing an Audi Avant?

Have an old Audi Avant. I'm looking for a newer (12 months old perhaps) medium sized saloon/hatch. I want to avoid DSG gearboxes and electronic/ pedal handbrakes. I also want a car that has good visibility...

Best value mid-size hatchback

I want to buy a new mid range hatchback and wish to know which would be the best to buy when comparing cost, equipment, mpg, CO2 emissions, insurance, VED, length of warranty etc. One with a spare wheel...

A new medium car

I am selling my 2003 Renault Clio 1.4 Expression automatic (owned since new). I am looking to purchase a new, larger car with 5 doors and more BHP to transport four adults in comfort when required. I need...

Buying a second hand automatic

My wife's Focus 'W' reg petrol Zetec 1.8 with 73,500 miles, full service history, everything fully working and with a few corner scratches is due for replacing. She does around 5,000 miles or less annually...

Which medium-sized cars offer easy passenger access?

Could you please advise which medium-sized 4/5-door cars offer easiest access/egress for front seat passengers?

Secondhand cars for retirement

As my wife and I approach retirement we are looking to move from two cars to one. My ancient Peugeot 406 is on its last legs and my wife has an 02-plate 1.2 Corsa. Our current short list is a Ford C-Max,...

A high seating position

I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...

How does the motoring industry define vehicle classes in terms of size?

We regularly read at the launch of a new car ‘largest in class’. Am I being cynical or is the car simply not the smallest in the class above? Does the motor industry have standards for this or is this...