Searching for new economical automatic compact MPV

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers searching for a compact MPV. Prefer petrol automatic as we only do around 8000 miles a year. Thought about Peugeot 5008 but prefer Japanese reliability, but...

Can you recommend a petrol MPV?

We need to buy an MPV and would like an automatic. We rarely use the car for long journeys (just a three mile run on the school run) and therefore want a petrol engine. However, everything we like is a...

Which is the best MPV for 3 kids?

We have two small boys (three and five five years old) and have another on the way. Obviously, we want to buy a car that can carry three baby chairs in the back. What cars should I consider? I prefer automatic...

Is there a car with easy access that we can replace our 2004 Volkswagen Golf with?

My wife and I are now in our mid 70s and finding it difficult to get in and out of our 2004 Volkswagen Golf. We require something that you can "slide in and out of". Any suggestions what our next and possibly...

Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service?

My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service a few days before and I wonder if the filter...

Which MPV should I buy?

We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has an automatic gearbox, high driving position and a...

Recommend a 7-seater vehicle for short journeys and occasional long trips?

We currently have a Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit as a company car. It has 33,000 miles and will be four years old in November. We have been given a price of £10,550 to buy it. Would this be a good move,...

Buying a Touran DSG - wise?

We want to buy a used, new shape Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI SE (2011 onwards) with a budget of up to about £17,000. We have driven a manual and find the clutch heavy, so think we will go for the 7 speed...

Buying a small automatic crossover or MPV?

I have a BMW 118i M-Sport Auto. I need a modest sized car, length about the same but more space and ease of access for rapidly ageing parents. I would like to retain some of the BMW "feel" and the car...

Best family car for £15000 - £16000?

I am looking to replace my 54 plate Renault Scenic 1.5d with a large family car. I am open to hatch, estates, people carriers or SUV's. Has to be diesel and as new as possible with some warranty. What...