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My 2010 Saab 9-3 Sportwagon has died and we have parted company. I’m struggling to decide what I should buy to replace it. I need a hatch or estate to easily carry family stuff and don’t really want anything...
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...
I own a Kia Ceed Sportswagon. My concern with this car is the rear legroom, due to the fact that my little one feet are now touching the back of the drivers seat, and not only is this uncomfortable but...
I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is frankly too expensive for me now. What would you...
We currently have a BMW 5 Series on a lease. We drive around town and do a 60-minute motorway commute (roundtrip) each day. We’re moving to a rural cottage down narrow country lanes, but will still be...
I own a Mk6 Volkswagen Golf Estate. I want my next car to have a flat floor too. However, after viewing a few new estates, I see that many don't offer a completely flat boot with the seat folded down....
We've just got a dog and I'm having to lift her into our Lexus RX. Something which, at 64, I'm finding a bit harder than I'd like. She's not keen on going up a ramp, so what d'you think we might consider...
My son, 20, is learning to drive. When he passes, he wants a vehicle to take on climbing, walking and camping trips in the UK. He wants to fit a mattress and climbing gear into the back and sleep overnight....
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...
Which estate car has the longest boot space with a flat load deck?