Which family estate is the most reliable - Ford or BMW?

I am an expat returning to the UK in a few months and need to buy a large car for my wife that we will keep for about two years. I have approx £10,000 cash to spend. It will need to do a long motorway...

Petrol or diesel used estate for outdoor lifestyle?

I'm looking for a 2-3 year old estate. I live in Cumbria and do about 18k miles per year so the car needs to be good on hills. I have a 12 mile (each way) commute to work in mixed start-stop and B road...

Power of modern engines

I am thinking of buying a new Skoda Superb Estate. I am told that its 1.4 turbo engine is comparable to the 2.5 engine of my 1999 Vauxhall Omega because of the progress in engine design. Do you agree?

Family car buying advice?

A new arrival forces the sale of my much enjoyed Fiesta. I'm looking for an estate or MPV. I do around 22k per year and do not want a diesel as they have cost me a fortune to repair in the past. I like...

Petrol or diesel estate car advice?

I am toying with either a 4-5 year old diesel estate (Mondeo/Passat-size) and using it mainly for the long distance journeys for economy, or to go for a Toyota Avensis 1.8 V-matic manual TR in Petrol....

V70 D5 replacement suggestion?

I’m looking to replace my trusty V70 D5 after 11 years and 135,000 miles. I’m tending towards petrol rather than diesel to avoid problems with DMF, DPF, etc as I’m looking at long-term ownership. However,...

Skoda Octavia buying advice?

I'm test driving a Skoda Octavia estate 1.9 DSI 2002 with 180k on clock, it has a lot of service history and i've seen they go on for well over 300k. I'm not a high mile user Prob 5-6000 a year , I don't...

What five mid-sized cars should I consider?

Four years ago I bought a Toyota Avensis Tourer which is now coming to the end of its five-year warranty and I’m thinking of replacing it. What I’d like is something a little smaller. I’d like petrol,...

Replacing a Jag XJR?

Hello HJ, I currently own a 2006 (pre facelift) Jaguar XJR. It's fantastic. Apart from the standard Jaguar suspension issues, the car has been very reliable. It's great to drive, very powerful and...

Family estate car for £20-25k?

I'm looking to trade in my Fabia Estate for a new family car. I've looked at crossovers but think an estate is the best option. I cover 15k a year with a 20 mile commute and a number of 200 mile plus journeys...