Which large, comfortable car offers easy access?

I currently drive a BMW 330d. While I love the car, I have recently had major heart surgery and find it cramped and low to get out from, so I'm looking for something a little more comfortable. I recently...

Which Citroen would make a good replacement for the discontinued Xsara Picasso?

My second Xsara Picasso diesel will be three years old in late March. Sadly, they don't make it any longer and the other Citroen offerings either seem too big, too small or resemble a glazed van. What...

Citroen C3 diesel preheat light problem

I have just purchased a Citroen C3 and have noticed that on the first start of the day the preheat light comes on and will not go out until I start the engine. I know that on other diesels the light goes...

Renault Clio TCe or dCi?

I am looking at swaping my 1.9 130ps MultiJet Fiat Punto for a Renault Clio due to it's high running costs. I am looking at the 1.2 TCe engine or 1.5 dCi 86. What do I need to look out for when buying...

After 32 years of driving a Volvo 945 can you recommend an alternative?

We have driven our current Volvo 945 for 18 years and our previous Volvo 945 for 14 year.Our sons tell us we don't need such a big car at our age (73). I have driven smaller hired cars on holiday in Spain...

Second hand car for £8k

My wife and I are downsizing from a Volkswagen Transporter to something more practical. We have a budget of about £8,000, and would like a large, fuel efficient hatchback which will retain its value, as...

Can you suggest an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

My son's 2003 BMW 3 Series 3-litre 6-cylinder has been a delight but needs to be replaced. With three teenagers and increasingly long trips on the cards, a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class diesel automatic looks...

Antara or CR-V?

I have a choice between a brand new Vauxhall Antara, 2.2 CDTi 2wd version at £4000 off list or a 2009 Honda CRV 2.2 CTDI, with 21000 miles and all the usual toys, at the same price. What would you recommend...

Kia Soul advice

I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul. A salesperson told me that Kia is thinking of dropping the Soul from its UK range to concentrate on its US market. Do you know if this is so? Also, I want an automatic....

Engine problem with SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI

I have a Seat Altea XL 1.9 TDI 59 reg and every few weeks it refuses to start - it normally kicks over first time no matter what the weather is. SEAT installed a new fuel pump about 6 months ago, then...