Buying a Jaguar XK 5.0-litre Portfolio - do you have any advice?

My son is considering buying a 2009/10 Jaguar XK 5.0-litre Portfolio. Do you have any comments positive or negative about this car or would you recommend some other make and model in preference?

What should I replace my Volkswagen Passat with?

My daughter runs a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 diesel Estate but no longer needs the space and needs to carry two smallish dogs and one husband. She doesn't want to buy brand new and only does 10,000 per...

Choice of three executive saloons - which would you recommend?

I have a budget of around £25k to buy an executive saloon. My criteria are as follows: - Diesel, over 45 combined mpg - Auto preferable but manual okay - Extras to include sat-nav, leather, heated seats -...

Buying my first car - which would you choose?

I would like to buy my first car. I have to choose between: Ford Focus 1.6 (2009) vs Opel Astra H 1.6 (2009) - or Ford Fiesta 1.4 (2010) vs Opel Corsa 1.4 (2010) Which car I should choose in each category?...

I'm looking for a used MPV, estate or van. Which should I go for?

What should I buy to replace my Renault Grand Scenic diesel? I only need to transport myself and wife mostly – but I also need to carry bulky and dirty stuff, occasionally. I used the Renault Scenic with...

Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive?

My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a Toyota Prius - and she is squashed into the cabin...

Which British-built car should we buy?

We would like to replace our Mercedes 300TE and Volkswagen Polo 1.4 with a fuel-efficient, low maintenance car which is spacious enough to carry two sets of golf clubs. We drive about 5000 miles per year...

Is the build quality of later Mercedes E Class models inferior?

I am thinking of buying a secondhand Mercedes estate and am looking at the E280 or 320 diesel. Having owned an E270 CDI for nearly ten years which clocked up 240,000 miles from new without any problems,...

Which family car for a person with a back injury?

I'm currently driving a 2005 Renault Megane Dynamique, but I'd like to upgrade to something a bit more suitable. I had spinal surgery last year resulting in a neurological condition, so I need a spacious...

Is the Honda Jazz a good replacement for my Honda Accord?

I currently own a 2004 Honda Accord 2.0i Executive automatic and would like to downsize to something easier to get in and out of, with cheaper running costs. A diesel does not seem to be an option. We...