Which family MPV will be reliable and has room for three adults in the back seats?

Our 12-year-old Renault Kangoo is now on its last legs, our Hyundai i20 is too small as a main family car for two adults and three growing kids, and we no longer need two cars. I love the cavernous boot...

buying on a budget - what would you recommend?

My beloved Volvo V40 is on its last legs but as I am on a really tight budget of £10K max. what could you recommend that can accommodate a large dog - preferably without having to collapse the rear seats...

Replacing a Volvo V70?

My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry or tow small loads 1/2 ton+ and tow a horse box occasionally....

Thinking of changing my Audi 1.9tdi 130 Avant 04'

I have an Audi A4 1.9tdi Avant Sport 04 with 170k miles on the clock. I have owned the car from 6k miles and have taken great care of it both from a maintenance & driving style perspective. To date it...

Family estate cars for £5000

I'm after an estate car for my family - 2 adults and a child. I'm specifically looking for a reliable car, big boot space, roof bars, ISOfix seat anchors and I have a maximum of £5k to spend. We'll only...

What AWD estate car for transporting dogs?

I need an all-wheel-drive estate car to transport a dog and luggage. We have a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI in part exchange. We need reliability, economy and comfort. We have a budget of £15,000 - £20,000...

Replacing a 530d - what with?

I would like advice on replacing a BMW 530D Tourer. The car has had everything replaced but still fails - it is presently being repaired for lost steering (crankshaft damper), so it is time to change....

Which reliable estate car do you recommend?

I drive about 8000 miles a year in an 8-year-old Astra estate and would like a newer, similar size estate car and since I am in my late seventies, it might be my last. I have a budget of about £12,000...

Why is the Passat more expensive than the equivalent Octavia?

I've about £12k to spend on either an Octavia or Passat estate. Why is the Volkswagen more expensive. Is it just the badge?

Can I get three child seats across the back of a family estate car?

Is it possible to have three seats for young children (18 months to six years old) properly secured in a large family estate car? My son would rather not buy a people carrier or SUV, but is concerned whether...