What should I replace my Renault Scenic with?

I am thinking of changing my Renault Scenic 2004 and wonder what you might recommend? I like the high seating position but I don't like the electric handbrake, and I would like an automatic gearbox. Is...

Replacing a 2000 Scenic

I want a similar car to the Scenic but it can't be greater in length. Need high seat position. Second hand up to about £10k. Petrol engine. Currently we do about 9k miles per annum.

Changing to a comfortable car

As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive period. If we were to change - apart from...

Buying a second hand family car with seven seats - what would you recommend?

We need to replace our 2003 Renault Grand Espace with a 7 seat family car for two adults and four children. Our annual mileage is about 6000 and we do quite a lot of short journies, so a petrol engine...

Which MPV offers good access for a driver with limited mobility?

Because of a back and hip complaint I am looking for a car with a higher seating level, e.g. a crossover or 4x4. The BMW X1 series appeals to me but I am wondering how much higher off the ground it is...

What brand of fuel when there's no Shell?

I have always used Shell Unleaded but now both our local Shell stations have changed hands, one to Apple the other to Jet. Other brands available locally are Murco, Total and (inconveniently) Esso. Asda...

Which automatic MPV is most reliable for under £7000?

We are looking for an automatic 7-seater for under £7000. Any type of vehicle will be considered, ideally not larger than a Galaxy, which is reasonably cheap to run and reliable without being too old....

Which car has five seats and room for a wheelchair?

I am looking at replacing my 2000 1.8-litre petrol Volkswagen Passat Estate with something of similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair, and something that will cope with quite a few short...

Can premium fuel help improve my Toyota Verso's fuel consumption?

Further to our brief correspondence before Christmas concerning the increase in my Toyota's Verso D-4D’s diesel consumption, I'm pleased to report that Shell V-Power, as you recommended, seems to have...

Buying a family car

I currently drive a 1.5 tech run Renault Megane. We're expecting our second child and need bigger boot and more spacious interior. I also have a bad back so was looking for something higher up. Budget...