Why is our Vauxhall Meriva's dashboard creaking, and what alternative MPVs are there?

I have a 2008 1.6 Vauxhall Meriva which has an annoying creak at low speeds and a buzzing/rattle over 60mph from under the driver's side dash. Do you have any ideas where this could come from? Also, I...

How should three children be safely seated in an MPV?

Our daughter is bringing her five-year-old, three-year-old and nine-month-old children over from Australia for a month. Do we need an MPV for the three children plus three or four adults? Which would you...

Would the Nissan Primastar or Peugeot Expert Tepee make a better taxi?

I am thinking of buying a people carrier for my taxi trade. I have a choice between the Nissan Primastar or the Peugeot Expert Tepee

Which vehicle to replace our Fiat Multipla and Saab 9-5?

We currently own a 2003 Fiat Multipla. It's been very good but is getting old now, and last year we bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 estate to replace it but found it too useful to let go. We now want to replace...

Which low-emission MPV could I buy to replace my Vauxhall Zafira?

I am considering selling my 2005 Vauxhall Zafira B 1.9CDTi automatic and buying an alternative MPV with less CO2. Which automatic is best to buy? I don't mind if its a petrol car.

Any known problems with the Ford S-Max?

I am looking at a Ford S-Max tonight. It's manual, seven-seater, 56 plate and has done 28,710 miles, with only one owner. Any known problems with these vehicles?

Is the 2004 Renault Scenic Dymanquie automatic reliable?

I have just bought a used Renault Scenic Dynamique automatic 2004 which looks like a great family car. How reliable are they, are there any problems with this model? I have read reviews and they seem a...

….and son

My son is soon to go into business for himself and will need a vehicle with room for carrying samples, but one that can be used for the family at weekends. It also needs to be reasonably economic. He saw...

My daughter finds the seats in my Fiat Doblo uncomfortable. What can we do?

My daughter finds my Fiat Doblo ideal for all her needs. The problem is the seats. She finds them most uncomfortable, especially on long journeys. Is there something we can do about it? I am prepared to...

What should I look for when buying a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I'm thinking of buying a 2008-registered Mercedes-Benz A150 with 17,000 miles on the clock. What is your opinion of this car and are there any points I should be aware of?