Should I buy a new Avensis or the Mazda 6 Tourer?

The time has come for me to think about changing my present vehicle, a 2009 Toyota Avensis D-4D 2.2 Tourer. Although the Avensis has had a fairly recent facelift I can’t help wondering how long it will...

What will we get when trading in our 2003 Ford Fiesta?

I would be grateful for advice on replacing my wife’s car. What should I expect for trading it in on part exchange? The car is a 2003 Fiesta 1.4 petrol Zetec 5-door with 51,000 miles. Which car would you...

Cars with large boots?

We are looking for an economical family car with a large boot. We have two young children and a teenager and go camping every summer, so need something to fit all that. Do you have any suggestions?

Buying a car for 30k miles a year?

I travel around 30,000 miles each year, mainly for business. The family has mainly grown up and gone, so no need for a large estate (currently in a Volvo XC70), although I would require some room in the...

Which car offers easy access and reliability?

We live in the far north-west of Scotland and have a 2005 Honda Accord Tourer Executive 2.2i CTDi with 115,000 miles. It’s now time to change. We are now finding it too low to get out of due to age and...

Which small car to replace my SEAT Leon?

Following your review in 2002 I bought a new SEAT Leon Cupra, which has given me enormous pleasure. At the age of 80 (and the car 11) the time has come to change. I need to transport myself only, plus...

Which car to replace our Megane hatchback offers easy access?

My wife is having difficulty getting in and out of my 2006 Renault Megane hatchback. I wish to change the car for something that is easier to access and especially get out of. Any advice appreciated.

Is the Mazda CX-5 a good replacement for my Skoda Superb estate?

I've been racking up 25,000 miles a year in my Superb estate since September 2010, and am planning to change it this year. My default plan is to replace like for like, whilst adding the security of 4x4...

Which 2.2-litre petrol car to replace our Vectra?

For many years my wife and I have been buying the Vauxhall 2.2-litre Vectra as we like its combination of size and power, we also like the fact that the economy of the petrol engine is surprisingly good....

New company car for family needs- what would you recommend ?

I'm due to change my current company car soon and need something more spacious for the family. I think a 3 Series is likely to be too small so have looked at the new Mazda 6 saloon and SW, Peugeot 508...