Buying a used, large car

For the past 3 1/2 years I've been driving a 1.6HDi Citroen Xsara Picasso. At the time of purchase I had a 40 mile round trip commute on top of holidays etc and was averaging around 15,000 miles/year. Unfortunately...

We need two hatchbacks for carrying babies and mountain bikes - what do you suggest?

We are expecting our first baby in May and therefore need to replace our cars with something a little more baby friendly. We own a faithful but decrepit 11-year-old Daihatsu Charade for the practical side...

Can you recommend a suitable car for a young family with three children?

Sometime during 2012 our family will have an addition and we will then have three children under the age of two years old. The current car will need to be changed for something considerably larger to accommodate...

Second hand Ford Focus - what should I look for?

I am interested in buying a second hand car - a Ford Focus 2004 automatic with 90,000 miles on the clock. What problems or issues should I be aware of?

Buying a car with space for three in the back

We need to replace a Golf 1.9TDi (company car) as a 2nd car for the family - two adults and four children aged 12,9,6 and 4. Originally the Golf was chosen because it could cope with 2 car seats in back...

Replacement family car - what should we go for?

I currently I drive a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi EGS Exclusive. We have been extremely happy with the vehicle, the ride and build quality, etc. and are in part quite reluctent to let it go. However in...

Buying an economical family car

I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K to max £12K). I would idealy like a diesel due...

Can you recommend a six-seater petrol car for under £5000?

As grandparents who are also part-time child carers, we need to change our car to accommodate a new addition to the family. I am looking for a petrol-powered car that will seat six and is reliable and...

What should we look for when buying a used 1997 Toyota Previa?

I am considering purchasing a 1997 Toyota Previa for my daughter to enable her to take out her five children at the same time. The vehicle has 147,000 miles on the clock but seems in pretty good condition....

Need a car with three proper rear seats

I am looking to change my car and have one main criteria! It needs to have 3 distinct rear seats. I currently have a Ford S-Max which has this feature, and the only alternative that I have found so far...