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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...
Is it possible to get a good non-diesel family/estate car for city driving? Our family is due to increase in size imminently and our current diesel Mazda 3 isn't big enough. My problem is that we would...
Which family cars give the most comfortable rides?
My son wants a low VED, efficient, reliable family estate car for less than £7000. His wife wants an automatic box and high/luxury spec. Can you help them meet these apparently conflicting criteria with...
My son has a two year old child and has just had twins. He now needs a new car that will fit three child seats. But the choice of car seems to be very limited. His budget is around £7500. Any suggestions?
My wife and I have a large dog and are expecting a baby in March. I currently have a Mazda 6 Estate (2004) but am looking to sell for a newer and bigger option. Whilst I would love another estate and am...
I'm looking for a workhorse estate/suv that can handle 18,00 miles a year for five years, for around £16,000. At this budget I think I'm probably looking at cars from 1-3 years old - the ideal would be...
I'm after a cheap family estate or hatchback to get a dog, kids and and pram into. Ideally, I'd like a diesel Ford Mondeo, but only cover 24 miles a day. What do you suggest I buy? I have £3000 to spend.
We are selling our beloved Citroen Berlingo (great MPV, but a stiff clutch and terrible economy around town) and want to buy a new family car that is better for my wife (recently passed her test) to drive....