Which petrol estate cars would you recommend for reliability, fuel economy and performance on a £12,000 budget?

I want to buy a petrol estate car, manual, up to 5 years old on a budget of £12,000. I'm looking for something reliable and economic, but also fun to drive. The current short list is a 2012 - 2013 Ford...

Are there any major issues with the Audi A4 Avant 2.0?

I'm looking for a TDI to replace my 2006 Vauxhall Astravan. I like the look of the Audi A4 estate but have heard about some issues with earlier PD engines. Are there any serious issues with the 2.0 CR...

Should I get a petrol or diesel estate?

I currently drive a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI and drive an average of 14,000 miles a year. Due to an arrival of a dog in the household, I'm looking to change to a midsize estate but I would like it to be...

Will I get more into the boot of a fully laden Volkswagen Golf Estate than I would my current Ford Mondeo Estate?

I currently drive a 2013 Ford Mondeo Estate which we've used as a family car for camping holidays. Squeezing as much as possible into the boot is essential, with the back seats up as I have two children....

What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute?

I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I purchased new before changing jobs that currently...

Should I get a hybrid for my company car?

I have a BMW 520d saloon as my company car. I may need to change later in the year for an estate and the hybrids look very attractive, certainly from a tax point of view. The BMW is about £240 per month...

What luxury car would you recommend?

After 8 years driving a SEAT Leon I want something a little more luxurious. What do you think I should get, a 2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0 TD 320d EfficientDynamics BusinessTouring 5d (£16,895) or a 2015 Mercedes-Benz...

What estate should I buy to replace my Citroen C5 Tourer?

I am looking to replace my 2009 Citroen C5 VTR+ Tourer 140 HDI with one that is 2 or 3 years old. I travel 8000 miles a year, 30% in town and the balance on motorways. I recently started using Millers...

What suspension option should I choose for a new Volvo V90?

I am considering buying a new Volvo V90. I have read numerous reviews and had a test drive. I note that in addition to the standard suspension set-up there are two (cost) options available - rear self-levelling...

Should I buy a car with proper roof bars?

My Peugeot 307 SW is getting to the end of its life and I'm finding roof bars seem to be out of fashion on modern estates. I'd like a Honda Civic Estate or a Ford Focus Estate but can I trust those clippy...