Why are there so few petrol automatic MPVs?

I'm a full time mum of two looking for an MPV with a high driving position, the option to convert to seven seats, and crucially an automatic gearbox as I spend time sitting in traffic. I have no need of...

Is there a seven-seater better than the SEAT Alhambra for towing a trailer?

We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some in a top box and some in the trailer). Is there...

Is the new Citroen EAT6 automatic gearbox any good?

I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar to the EGS on my previous Picasso?

Need a higher off the ground car with a spacious boot - what do you recommend?

I have happily owned Citroen estate cars for many years but we now find we need a car that we can climb up into rather than down into. However, we still need the boot space for our visits to a second home...

Is the Hyundai i30 auto a torque converter or an automatic clutch?

I bought a Kia Venga 1.6-litre automatic, which is nice, but I preferred the Hyundais I've had in the past. If I were to change I notice there is a 1.6-litre petrol (I only drive petrol) automatic on the...

How can I check the mileage of a used car that I'm buying?

I am going to view a 60 reg Renault Grand Scenic tomorrow. The dealer says it only has one service history dated 2012 and the mileage is 36,000 miles. The cost of the car is £4,995, reduced from £5,495....

New baby on the way, which car should we get for £13k?

We have our first child arriving in six months and have £13,000 to spend on a used car that needs to be safe, reliable, spacious and hopefully cheap to run/insure. We need a decent sized boot and are looking...

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso problems

I recently purchased a 2012 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso with 40,000 miles on clock. This has broken down three times in the five months I've had it. First two times were relating to a diesel injector, but...

Is the Ford B-MAX auto prone to gearbox problems?

I own a Ford B-MAX that is less than three years old. Its about to have its third torque converter fitted to the PowerShift auto box - is this a common fault?

Best MPV for under than £2000?

I would like some advice on what car to buy. I have £2000 to spend on ideally a reliable MPV but I would also like it to be good at towing for up to 1.3 tonnes. What would you recommend?