Need a reliable second hand seven-seater - what do you recommend?

Can you recommend a practical and economical second hand seven-seater? I have £8000 to spend and want to buy a manual car with a petrol engine. I have a 2005 Ford C-Max (59,000 miles/lPG converted) to...

What's the best car for the elderly?

My elderly parents need a new car. They have £7000 to spend and want a decent car that will do 60mpg. They do mostly short journeys, so only an older diesel without a DPF may work. Or a newer petrol...

Is the Saab 9-3 Aero a good car?

I'm thinking of buying a Saab 9-3 Aero. The car is from 2007 and has 68,000 miles on the clock. It has every extra, including sat nav and leather, and the seller wants £4865. Is it a good buy in your opinion?

Need a used family car for a growing family - what do you recommend?

My son and his wife are shortly to have twins. So, they need an appropriate sized reliable economic car for the family, plus double buggy. Annual mileage is probably 10,000 miles and their budget is £5000-£7000....

Can you recommend a used car for a long commute?

My car was written off while parked a few weeks ago and the third party insurer is about to pay out. I have a commute of 90 miles a day, almost all motorway. My previous car was a Jaguar X Type which was...

Will I fit a set of golf clubs in a Saab 9-3 convertible?

I have decided to stay with Saab (I've had three since 1983) and buy a used 9-3 convertible. Your review is very helpful, but can you give me an idea of the boot space? The be-all and end-all is my golf...

Buying my first car - petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy my first car, but I don't know whether to choose petrol or diesel. I will be doing a 40 mile round trip five days a week (and using it for leisure), so I thought perhaps a diesel might...

Do all BMWs get run flats as standard?

A year ago I bought a BMW 118d from a car supermarket.I assumed it came with run flat tyres but found out recently when I had it serviced and MoT'd that it did not. I contacted the car supermarket about...

Buying a modern classic convertible

I am nearing retirement and would like a reliable and economical soft top. The Mazda MX5 just seems too popular, I like the idea of a MK1 or MK2 Volkswagen Golf, but rust scares seem to be rife. Living...

Can you recommend a dog friendly car?

I’m looking at purchasing a new car to suit all my needs rather than having two separate cars for different needs. My main requirement is to have the 'winder down rear tailgate window' option that the...