Which family car after living in the US?

We will shortly be moving back to the UK from the US and need to purchase a family car. We would like a car with a raised seating position, a large boot, space for two children's car seats and space for...

Audi A3 vs BMW 1 Series interior

Is there any truth to the rumours that there is less space in the back of the new Audi A3 than the BMW 1? Which would be better suited to accommodate 2 kids?

Best large family car?

I'm look for a large family car, my current selection includes: Mazda 6 1.8 TS, Mondeo IV 1.6 Ecoboost Zetec or Toyota Avensis TR 1.8 v-matic estate (don't like the saloon!). 1 year old or less are...

Cars with three seats in the back row?

I have owned a Micra and a Yaris. I have 3 children who are now too big for a Yaris. I want a car that has 3 individual seats in the back. And that a driver used to small cars can drive. Ideally 3...

A car with room for three child seats

We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need to put 3 child seats (2 high back, 1 booster) for our...

Replacing an X-Type with a smaller car

I want to replace my 2004 Jaguar X-type 2.0 diesel Sport Premium estate. It has done 140,000 miles with very few problems. It is probably the best car I've owned in terms of driving enjoyment, performance,...

Megane or Focus?

I am after a car on a budget and wondered if you could help. I have about £7000 - £8000 and would like a car used for some mild motorway driving either petrol or diesel, no real preference, and would...

Which family car?

I am looking for the best family car I can buy. I need it to be automatic and cost effective and safe. I've listed Peugeot 308 SW, Vauxhall Zafira, Ford Focus C-MAX. Boot space is important too. Can...

Replacement for Citroen C4

I will probably have to replace my 06 Citroen C4 1.6 HDI (110) due to recent hailstorm damage. Due to the things I have read in your pages regarding diesel engines for low mileage (I do about 8000), I...

Best quality small auto or semi auto?

We need a small (not city or super mini) quality petrol car for local lanes/town parking and 5000 mile p.a.(currently have 5 year old MB A150). Back and leg problem means need to consider auto or semi...