Looking to replace my Zafira - suggestions?

I am looking to replace a tired Zafira, with a budget of £5K max. Needs to be automatic and have a high driving position. Would prefer seven-seater but may need to compromise. The kids would like something...

Trading-In - what if the dealer misses a problem?

If a dealer is given the chance to test drive an old trade-in, and does not ask specifically whether there are any problems with it, does he have any legal recourse against the seller if it is subsequently...

Buying a compact 4x4 like Suzuki Jimny, what others would you recommend

My wife would like a compact 4x4, similar to a Suzuki Jimny. She's had a Ford KA 11 years from new which has been absolutely brilliant and has never faulted, but she's developed this 'Indiana Jones' craving....

Please recommend a good used estate car

Having read plenty of sense in your Telegraph column over the years, could we ask for a bit for us, too? What would you recommend to replace a Focus Estate please? We’re very pleased with our 2002 1.6-litre...

How to drive through floods?

What is the recommended driving technique for safely negotiating deeper standing water on roads? Splash or trickle? Most drivers seem to prefer splash but trickle seems more sensible to me.

Greedy Councils and Christmas Spirit

My daughter and her 16 month old son returned this evening to Cockfosters Tube Station to find her legally parked car had gone. She thought it had been stolen. A kind local church goer saw her distress...

Citroen C5 - a good buy?

I've been looking at Citroen C5 diesels. A few 2008-2009 cars, with 30-50k on clock, sell for £7000-8000. All three variants, 1.6D, 2.0D and 2.2D are available at this price, with or without sat-nav, mostly...

I'm tempted by a little Volvo

I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice seems to narrow down to a 2.0D Powershitft or...

Information on Parking Charge

I received a parking charge due to unknowingly parking in a resident's bay. Charge notice details shows wrong make of car (registration is correct), parking attendant number - also fine amounts have overprinted...

Buying a Mercedes-Benz CLK - what would you recommend?

I am considering a Mercedes CLK (2008/09) and have up to 15,000 to spend. I am looking to buy it more for comfort rather than speed. I drive less than 10,000 miles per year, and I have read your comments...