Can you suggest a car that can be used as van?

I'm looking for a replacement for my Vauxhall Meriva, which I mostly use as a van with the back seats down. Could you recommend any cars that would be suitable, preferably with a flat load bay with the...

Are imported cars worth buying?

I want to buy a used Volvo V70. There are a number for sale with lowish miles that look good but most seem to be imported from Japan. Are Volvos, originally exported to Japan, made to the same standard...

Do plug-in hybrids self-charge while driving?

Does a plug-in hybrid have any self-charging capability?

What is the best crossover or SUV with an automatic gearbox?

What's the best automatic SUV?

We need a car with good ground clearance but most SUVs don't meet the requirement. What do you advise?

My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so we have been looking at cars with good ground clearance....

Is the Volvo V90 estate too wide for narrow lanes and bridges?

I'm keen to buy a good (petrol auto) cross country estate rather than an SUV. The Volvo V90 Cross Country is very well-reviewed and V90 depreciation is so strong that a 2019 V90 CC seems cheaper than a...

Is the Lexus NX a good choice?

I've been happy with our Ford C-MAX, which is easy to access and reliable. With maybe £30,000 plus the trade-in on the C-max, which car would you recommend? I do about 8000 miles a year, the bulk of it...

Which SUVs can be started remotely?

Which SUV manufactures in the UK provide a remotely started engine?

Why are so many car interiors dark and dreary?

I find it difficult to understand why so many car manufacturers only offer black/dark grey interiors, increasingly with black headlining. I think these are dreary and depressing when compared with models...

I want one last great diesel estate car. What would you recommend as a simple option?

I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced technology on an Audi diesel and it frightened...