Can you suggest a car that can be used as van?

I'm looking for a replacement for my Vauxhall Meriva, which I mostly use as a van with the back seats down. Could you recommend any cars that would be suitable, preferably with a flat load bay with the...

Are there any cars capable of fitting 3 child seats?

My son and daughter-in-law are keen on buying a Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater, but we think it can't easily fit 3 child seats in and there's no Isofix on the rear seats. Do you have other ideas, please? Best...

Is there a midsize SUV with 3 full seats in the back?

My budget is about £10k. I currently have a 2011 Peugeot 5008 but it's underpowered. I want an SUV with 3 full seats but not a 7-seater. However, they seem seldom to come by. I was looking at a Mitsubishi...

What's the best automatic MPV for transporting dogs/bikes?

What's the best current or nearly-new small, automatic, petrol MPV with a flat load bed that would be easy to load bikes or a dog?

Are van-based cars subject to van speed limits?

Are van-based cars subject to van speed limits? Which are the van-based cars? Thanks.

Can you recommend a car to carry three people in the back?

I have a family of five and need space for the occasional DIY building projects. I have a Ford Fiesta and can't decide what to buy. SUV's are all the rage but are expensive and not always practical. MPV's...

Are there any estates with a low boot lip? I need somethig for an ageing dog to easily jump into.

I have a dog that is struggling to jump into my Skoda Fabia Estate boot due to the high lip. Are there any estates with flat or near-flat boot access? Up to £10,000 secondhand and I do less than 5000 miles...

What's the best secondhand MPV?

Which secondhand MPV would you recommend for about £12,000?

Why do newer Estates sacrifice practicality for design?

Why are car manufacturers making estates that slope down at the rear? Surely they must understand that anyone needing an estate is less interested in something which looks a bit 'sporty' and needs a practical...

What's the best car for a surfer?

I'm looking for a used car that will carry a surfboard inside and is eco-friendly, reliable and easy to service, i.e. mainstream so parts are available. Estimate of 10,000 mileage per annum and my budget...