Need two used family cars - what should we get?

We are returning to the UK after a few years away and need to "re-car" ourselves. We are looking at spending up to £6000 on a medium-sized family hatchback and £12,000 on a large estate or SUV. What should...

Audi A6 Avant maintenance advice

I have just placed on order for a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra SE, S-tronic. I chose the SE for the comfort it provides, and the 2.0-litre engine for the economy. As I intend to keep the car for quite...

Best large estate for £15,000?

We're looking to buy a large estate car for £15,000. Requirements are comfort and interior space. It must also be well-equipped and petrol engined. We want to keep it for five years plus and cover 100k...

Buying a used 5 Series - should I wait for the new model?

I am considering buying a one or two year old BMW 5 Series Touring 520i. I understand that the new 5 Series will be launched in 2017 (saloon in January and Touring later in the year). Does it make sense...

Best used estate?

I am looking for a used mid-size estate. I have been reading your answers to similar questions, and it seems you recommend the following: * Ford Mondeo * Mazda 6 * Skoda Superb * Toyota Avensis * Huyndai...

Need a car for a once a week commute?

I'm looking for a reliable commuter car for a once per week Fri/Sun commute of 240 miles via A-roads. I've been looking at estates due to the need to cart a bit of gear around when at home (horse feed),...

Best used estate for £10k?

We are buying our first family estate and need some advice. We have read your reviews which have been helpful but we still feel overwhelmed by the market/dealer advice/online reviews. We are looking...

What cheap estate for commuting 500 miles a week?

I need an estate to accommodate two adults and two children at weekends. I will be commuting 500 miles a week to work mainly on A roads. I would like to spend as little money as possible but have a budget...

Buying a medium sized estate - what would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a medium sized diesel estate for around £15,000, around three years old with average mileage. I do about 90 miles a day, mostly on motorway, so it must be economical and a comfortable...

Buying a uses estate - Skoda Octavia or Toyota Avensis?

I'm a private hire taxi driver and I need to buy a uses estate. Which would you recommend from the: - 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI vRS estate - 2012 Toyota Avensis 1.8i automatic estate