What small cars can accommodate 5 adults?

I drive a Fiat Panda but have a family of four visiting in April. What is the smallest car I could hire that would accommodate five adults but not worry me in terms of size/spatial awareness?

Is there a seven-seater better than the SEAT Alhambra for towing a trailer?

We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some in a top box and some in the trailer). Is there...

What used petrol 4x4 should we get for £14,000?

I'm looking to buy a used 4x4. We are likely to do a lot of short drives - because of this we're only considering petrol cars to avoid DPF issues and we already have a diesel for longer journeys. Our other...

Is £300 for paint and upholstery protection on my new Mazda 3 a good deal?

I've just ordered a new Mazda 3 2.0 in silver. The dealer offered me Safegard paint and upholstery (cloth seats) protection for £300. I've never had this done before since I look after my cars. I have...

Should I get rid of my Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI because of the model's chain cam issues?

I have a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI which was built in November 2011, which I bought 6 months ago with 40,000 miles on the clock. Having heard about the chain cam issues, repeated turbo failures, and head...

Which cars can fit three child seats in the back?

Which cars can fit three child seats in the back?

Which model of Mercedes-Benz AMG estate should I get?

I would like to buy a Mercedes-Benz AMG estate, 2014 onwards. Which model would you recommend in petrol?

Is it time to replace my old 2002 Honda Civic with the newer Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC?

I travel 8000 miles a year and need a car to replace my ageing 2002 Honda Civic SE Sport. It's still great to drive but I only use the car at weekends as I go by scooter round London. A Honda dealer has...

Can I swap run flat tyres for ordinary tyres on my Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate?

I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 220 D AMG line which has run flat tyres on 19-inch rims as standard. Do I have to keep the run flats or can I replace them with ordinary tyres and...

On a budget of £14,000 what small diesel SUV can offer a spacious boot, 4WD and tow 1080kg?

We are undecided between a Ford Kuga 2.0d, a Nissan Qashqai 1.6-2.0d and a Kia Sportage 2.0d. We would consider petrol if it was economical enough, or other diesel engines, though. We do a small amount...