I need a reliable family car up to five years old.

I am about to buy my first car (22 years after passing my test) and need a family car which is both reliable and economical. Not particularly bothered about looks/gadgets/status symbols. Need a bit of...

Buying used car

Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good car for everyday driving and long journeys for...

What seven-seater?

In Nov 2008 I bought a 2006 reg Mitsubishi Grandis Warrior. It's now done 70,000 miles and I am very happy with it. However, I was thinking whether I should get a new (second hand) 7-seater before the...

Which comfortable, economical car for long distance commuting?

I'm about to start a 500 miles per week weekly commute in my new role and need to make a choice on company car to fit several needs. With this mileage and cost of fuel it's got to be economical. I have...

Addison Lee or Ford Dealership

We are looking to buy a new family car for 3 children aged 5, 2 and 4 months who are all in car seats, we want to be able to fit all 3 car seats across the backseat so have narrowed it down to Ford Galaxy...

Is there a 4x4 pick-up that offers family comfort and can tow a horsebox?

I am being nagged by my wife and two daughters to change the family car to a 4x4 pick-up truck because they want to tow a horsebox. Is there a pick-up truck on the market that has family car comfort? I...

Four-door sporty car with female Appeal

I would like to surprise my wife with a new car. She currently drives an ageing VW Polo. Something sport with four- or five-doors is essential as we have two young kids. I have £5000 to spend. Something...

Which family car for rural use?

I am about to replace my 2005 Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Auto. I have looked at the new A-Class but it is not for me, as the car is too low on the ground and the view out of the back is not clear. We are a...

Should we buy a Volvo V50 or an Audi A4 estate?

I was looking at a used Volkswagen Touran but test-drove one and wasn't happy with it. As we are a four-member family, we don't really need seven seats, more a good size boot for weekend trips away. I...

Which economical used family car?

We are looking to buy a used family car (we currently have a 53 plate Meriva which we have been pleased with, but a bit basic). Can you suggest some family cars that are economical for around £10,000 that...