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What hybrid car would you suggest for a family of four with three people above 6 feet tall?

What hybrid car would you suggest for a family of four with three people above 6 feet tall and one just over 6ft 6?

Can you recommend a car that has enough legroom for two tall parents with tall kids?

Can you recommend a car that has enough legroom for two tall parents with tall kids? Our Ford Focus Estate leaves the adult passenger's knees touching the dashboard.

Does the cambelt on my car need replacing after two years?

I've just received an email from my Skoda garage asking to book my car in for a cambelt and water pump replacement. What mileage should this happen on a June build 2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI that has done...

Can you suggest a good quality car with a low loading boot for an elderly Labrador?

I'm looking for a used car with a low loading/no lip boot that my Labrador will be able to get into as well as reasonable leg room at the back for grandparents and a car seat. I only have £5-7k to spend...

How often does a timing belt need replacing?

My six-year-old Skoda Superb has done 34,000 miles. I have been told that I need to replace the timing belt and I presume the water pump, is this right?

I am looking for a reliable and economical SUV to pull a large caravan - what do you suggest?

I am looking for a reliable and economical SUV to pull a 4 or 5 berth caravan. What do you suggest?

What's a good car to replace my Vauxhall Meriva?

I am looking to change my car. I need an economical low emissions engine with some room as I go fishing and camping. At the moment I have a Meriva which has been a fairly good car but now 10 years old....

What's the best quality large estate for £20k?

I'm looking for a reliable, quality large estate for under £20k, no more than five years old. I'm trying to decide between an older Mercedes E Class or a newer Ford Mondeo or similar size options.

What's the best family car for between £15k and £20k?

We have a budget of between £15 - £20k and are looking for a nearly new (around 2 years warranty remaining) vehicle. We cover around 10k miles a year - mostly A roads. If it were the Honest John's teams...