Need a used car that will carry three rear child seats

What's the best vehicle to buy which can accommodate three rear child seats and cope with 25,000 miles per year? Would be happy to consider a used vehicle and it would be nice to have something that...

Need a small petrol hatchback with torque converter gearbox

I want to replace my Honda Jazz with a similar-sized hatchback;however, I want a petrol automatic with decent performance. I don’t fancy a CVT gearbox and my preferences are: Mazda 2, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai...

Buying a new seven-seater - Touran or C4 Grand Picasso?

We are looking to buy a new compact seven-seater and have narrowed our choices down to the Volkswagen Touran 2.0 diesel DSG and the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 diesel EAT. I am leaning towards the Touran...

What's the best cheap car for a young driver?

I'm looking to buy a car that's new and nice, but cheap on insurance and tax. I am 18 years old. What should I buy?

Will premium diesel make my DPF last longer?

You frequently advocate the use of Shell V-Power Nitro Diesel which I have used in my Citroen C5 from new. You also state that diesel engines are prone to suffering from clogged up DPFs at 80,000 miles,...

Poor quality crash repair - what are my rights?

My daughter is having issues with a lease company. The vehicle, a Citroen C1, was leased for 12 months and involved in an accident after just a few week. The other driver accepted full responsibility and...

Buying a used Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - petrol or diesel?

I need an MPV for multiple children carrying to replace my beloved but ageing Citroen C8. However, our journeys are mainly short - often much less than 30 miles. I'd like to get a C4 Grand Picasso petrol,...

Why are wiring problems not covered by extended warranty ?

Four months ago I bought a second hand Citroen C4 Picasso automatic from a local dealer. I also paid to extend the warranty for 12 months. Within a month, the car broke down and was recovered and taken...

Why doesn't my Citroen C3 Picasso have a jack or wheelbrace?

I have just bought a C3 Picasso which has a puncture repair kit. It does not have a toolkit (Wheelbrace, jack etc.) The dealer is adamant that because it has the repair kit it doesn't need the tools. The...

Buying a used family car for under £4000

A friend requires a reliable car to replace her Citroen Picasso which is no more. She has £3500-£4000 to spend on an estate or small MPV and has previously enjoyed a Renault Scenic as well as the Picasso....