Should we buy a diesel for shorter journeys?

We will be replacing our 2004 Focus 1.8 diesel shortly. The new car will start off as my husband’s car so needs to fit a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley in the boot. He works part-time, his journeys...

Family estate cars for £5000

I'm after an estate car for my family - 2 adults and a child. I'm specifically looking for a reliable car, big boot space, roof bars, ISOfix seat anchors and I have a maximum of £5k to spend. We'll only...

What cars match the E-Class but for less cash?

What other car matches the Mercedes-Benz E-class in terms of quality and reliability for less money?

Thanks for recommending a KIA cee'd to us.

Thanks very much for your recommendation, in the end we found a 2010/59 KIA cee’d 1.6 EcoDynamics CRDi estate for £8500 (with £4500 p/e for our 2005 Sportage). We are very pleased with it and it seems...

Replacing an Insignia with what?

I am considering changing my car. I have had a diesel Insignia for four years but have had to replace cam belt, flywheel etc... which isn't cheap. The car has been fine other than that though but now has...

Buying a small car for family use?

I'm buying my first car at the age of 35. What used car (excluding 2 door) do you suggest to buy for a family of 3? I will commute around 40 miles per day for the 5 days of the week with some long drives...

New car or five-year-old Octavia estate?

Six years ago I bought an 03 plate 1.9 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate for £6k with under 80k on the clock. It now needs replacing and I don't know whether to go for another 5 yr old equivalent Octavia estate...

Which petrol-engined family car with room for camping gear?

A Toyota Yaris 3-door hatchback with a small engine has given excellent service to my student children. The car has done 90,000 miles and as my daughter is married with a baby on the way it is time for...

Which small saloons use a torque converter automatic gearbox?

I am 86 years young and my 12-year-old Honda Accord has a 'creep' type auto that is absolutely invaluable. Are there any small or medium size saloons that still use this type of automatic gearbox?

Which small family car for motorway miles?

My wife drives 110 miles on a motorway each day 4 times every week. My budget is up to £21000. Which car do you recommend for a family of four (I have two children 6 and 5 years old)?