What car can fit 3 child seats, plus reasonable boot space, for £6000?

My son is looking to swap his 2011 Peugeot 508 SW for an old Volvo XC90 to accommodate a growing family. He wants to be able to fit 3 child seats in the back and still have room for luggage on long trips....

Should I get a hybrid for my company car?

I have a BMW 520d saloon as my company car. I may need to change later in the year for an estate and the hybrids look very attractive, certainly from a tax point of view. The BMW is about £240 per month...

What economical but stylish small car should I buy?

I have switched jobs which now invoIves travelling 34 miles a day (a pretty straightforward run) so would like to trade-in my Mazda 3 for a more economical car (both mpg and tax band) but one which is...

What automatic Motability car would you recommend?

A family member has been awarded enhanced motability and would like some advice. They have chosen 4 automatic cars based on what they like (Ford Focus, Mazda 2, Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf), what...

Which is more important for a high mileage car, efficiency or reliability?

I travel 130 miles per day, 5 days a week, and I'm currently in a Honda Jazz getting around 48mpg. I'm looking at getting a new car soon, and had considered getting a Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic for...

Is the cam belt change on our 2012 Ford S-Max necessary?

We have a 2012 Ford S-Max 2.0 CDi Powershift with 45,000 miles on the clock. In last week's CAR section you suggested that the cam belt and associated parts should be replaced after 4 years. This has us...

Can I hold a garage that serviced my car liable for engine failure?

I bought my Ford C-Max 1.5d in Italy in December 2015 and registered then in UK (where I live) in April 2016, therefore still under warranty. I took the car for a service at an independent garage, with...

Does my Ford Ka have stop/start?

I've just brought a 13 reg Ford Ka 1.2. Can you tell me if this particular model has stop/start?

What small, family cars can I tow behind a motorhome?

I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren). I'm quite tempted by the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus...

Can I sit in traffic in 'D' with my foot on the brake pedal in a Ford B-Max powershift?

We recently picked up a brand new Ford B-Max 1.6 powershift and I would like to know if it's okay to sit in traffic with my foot on the brake pedal and the car left in drive. We sometimes leave it in drive...