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I have a 2007 Renault Kangoo customised for wheelchair accessibility and am thinking of changing to a newer car with a bit more power. I was looking at the Peugeot Partner or Citroen Berlingo, but then...
We have a Citroen Berlingo Multispace. Whilst I am happy with the shape, it feels huge, which makes parking more difficult, and I find the doors heavy and unwieldy. Please can you suggest which current...
We would like to replace our 2002 Rover 75 Tourer diesel with a tourer or a small MPV. The Rover suits us well, but we'd prefer something physically smaller which is comfortable and reliable. It will be...
I want to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 petrol estate with something of a similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair, and it should be able to cope with regular short journeys....
We are looking for a new car which our dog can easily climb into. We need something with an estate car-type seat arrangement, where the flat floor goes right to the front seats. We have a Land Cruiser...
I am looking to replace my car with a MPV. The two options I am considering are the Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost petrol or the 2012 Renault Grand Scenic 1.6dCI 130. My main concern with the Renault is...
I’m looking to purchase a big seven-seater MPV. However I would only be doing 5000 miles a year, mainly for short journeys, so I’m worried about having a diesel with a DPF. Does the 2004 Ford Galaxy 1.9...
I have a two-door Toyota RAV4 which is now ten years old. I now wish to replace it with a compact four-door crossover. What would you suggest, bearing in mind that I prefer the high seating position?
I have been a loyal Renault driver for many years and recently decided to replace my current Modus 1.2 Dynamique with a new model, only to find that the Renault Modus has left the UK marketplace. I have...
I shall soon be changing my six-year-old Mercedes-Benz A180 and was wondering if you could suggest a few options. My main criteria are for low CO2 emissions, good fuel economy and excellent comfort, plus...