Best second-hand coupé cabrio or convertible

My wife is set on buying a convertible as a second car, probably a coupé cabrio for security reasons (when we had car with a soft electric sunroof it was slashed twice). The car will be used for a combination...

Fun hatchbacks for retirement

As I have just retired, what practical new or used hatchback (budget £10,000 -£11,000 would you recommend that would be as much fun to drive as my long loved MX-5 from four years ago?

Seven up

I have a friend who has a FIAT Multipla and asked my advice about buying something different. He has 12 grand children but doesn't want a people carrier. He's looking for a new or preferably second hand...

Estate car shortage

The time is approaching to replace our 10-year-old Mondeo Estate that has been brilliant. With kids grown up, 95% of the time we only need a 2-seater but must have room in back for large dog with easy...

Diesel for a doggy

Can you recommend a small diesel estate that's economical please? We've a 2009 C4 1.6HDI which isn't suitable to needs anymore - we've adopted a large black lab who doesn't fit in the boot at all.

I need a high-riding four-seater

As I get older, I appreciate the high driving position of my Toyota Landcruiser and the fact that I do not have to bend down to get into the car. I am looking for a new car with the same advantage and...

Buying a decent looking family car

I've spent years driving MPVs (very functional but...) - Xsara Picasso, Grand Scenic etc. I'd really like to drive something a bit more car-like but that's still got a decent amount of boot space (don't...

Slide rules

I'm very interested in the Peugeot 1007, but everybody and every magazine I read has no time for them. Is there something really wrong with them? Their spec seems to include almost everything you could...

Can you recommend a car that will take three child seats across the rear seats?

My niece wants to buy a car that will take at least three child seats in the rear for the school run. Can you recommend any reliable vehicles? Also, can you confirm that it is better to buy a well-used...

Is a 1.6-litre big enough?

I am interested in a 5008 but wonder if a 2-litre engine would be better than a 1.6, I have difficulty in believing that a 1.6 would be powerful enough with 7 passengers on board.