Buying small economical diesel seven-seater

We need a reliable and affordable seven-seater with fold down back seats and an economical diesel engine in it. We would like it to be as near 'normal' car size as possible as we very rarely need all seven...

Moving to a more economical car - but I don't want to downgrade

I currently driving a SEAT Leon FR TDi. I love it, and the high spec, but I am not getting to drive it as much as I used - and consequently, I am looking for something slightly more economical - but don't...

Should I part-exchange my Skoda Octavia for a Kia Rio?

I'm about to downsize from my 55-plate Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI Elegance to a Kia Rio 3 1.4 ISG. The Skoda has been brilliant and was in fact my last company car. I'm looking for economy, reliability and...

Small car recommendation please

I want to buy a second-hand car for 25 mile commute (busy roads) & longish runs. £4500 budget or thereabouts. High reliability is a must; high fuel economy ideal. Nothing else matters. What would you recommend? Thanks

Which front tyres for a 2007 Renault Laguna?

I have a 2007 Renault 2.0DCI Laguna which has Pirelli P7 tyres all round. I currently drive 10,000 miles a year on a mixture of roads. As I need to replace them to remain legal, I am wondering what tyres...

Which car to replace our Citroen C4?

We are considering changing our family car, which is a Citroen C4 1.6. My wife requires a car no longer than the C4 with similar driver's headroom, rear seat legroom and boot space. As we make very frequent...

Suzuki Splash or Suzuki Swift?

I own a six-month-old Suzuki Swift which I bought VAT-free last year. My wife is now looking at a Suzuki Splash, which I think may be a mistake. They are currently available from £7777 (for a 1.0-litre)...

Buying a second hand mid-sized hatchback

I currently run a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Design with 61k miles. My daily commute has increased from 16 miles to 50 miles - mainly motorway. I'm looking for larger (Astra/Focus size) used vehicle with...

Recommendations for a small MPV?

I currently have a Daihatsu Materia which is a great car but I'm due to change it for a new car. What would you recommend? I'm after something funky looking with great space that drives like a small car...

Can you recommend a safe, economical automatic car with high seats and easy access?

My wife and I are looking to change our Subaru Forester for a smaller car. We are both in our 70's so our criteria are: Safety and economy; comfortable high seats and ease of getting in and out; automatic...