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As a low mileage family seeking a new seven-seater, our choices appear to be limited (assuming we would be well advised to avoid a diesel engine). We were tempted by a Ford Grand C-Max but having waited...
I am in the process of buying a used car, but can't decide between a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel and a 2010 Peugeot 5008 1.6 diesel, both are automatics. Is one car more reliable than the other?...
I need a cheap to run MPV with a minimum of six seats. Preferably a 1.6 and decent boot space for my youngest's buggy. We have £3000 to spend.
I am considering a used Ford Galaxy or Vauxhall Zafira for £12,000. Which model is best?
I need a practical, reliable family car. I have seen a 2014 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI S 86ps for £8500 with 12,000 miles. I have also seen a 2014 SEAT Toledo 1.2 TSI S 105PS for £9400 ewith 2000 miles....
My daughter is expecting a second baby and needs a used automatic with plenty of space for her commute to school. Her average mileage is 8000 and a petrol engine would be preferable. What do you recommend?...
I need to buy a family car on a £3000 budget. The car will replace my old Jaguar XJ, but it must be practical and comfortable, with a nice cabin. What do you recommend?
I am looking to get a new large family car with the space for three child car seats in the back. I am really attracted by the idea of a petrol hybrid as we only do low miles in inner London. Ideally...
I am about to start a 130 mile round trip commute and have only recently passed my driving test. I am also expecting a baby, so ideally would like a small manual family car with a good sized boot, that's...
I’m looking to buy a used car, either a Ford Focus or Fiesta, which will cope with our growing family. I drive around 200 miles per week to work (60% motorway 40% usual roads), but I just don’t know what...