Searching for an estate that's suitable for a small family - what's out there?

We have two young kids and one more on the way. We need to replace our 2002 Mercedes-Benz C180K saloon with something slightly bigger. We are being offered £1550 for trade-in and have an additional £5000...

Should daytime running lights have been fitted to my new Peugeot 207 SW?

On taking delivery in June of a new Peugeot 207 SW manufactured in May 2013, I was surprised to discover that daytime running lights were not fitted, which I understood was mandatory on all new vehicles...

Can you recommend a medium 4x4 for off-road use and driving in snow?

I live in a remote location in Devon on a tidal river road. About 20 or 30 times a year our only exit, until the tide goes out, is on a track through three fields. Devon roads round here are steep and...

Recommend a small, economical runabout?

Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance, around 12-18 months old from Motorpoint in...

What's causing my Peugeot Partner van alarm to go off?

I’m having problems with the alarm on my Peugeot Partner van. I think someone pressed the central locking button on the dash (the one with the padlock) and now every time I open the door or start it the...

What offroad-capable vehicle should we replace our RAV4 with?

I have a 5-door 2007 RAV4 diesel with 24,000 miles on the clock, only because the fantastic 3-door versions are no longer made. We are looking to replace this in the next six months. I do around 6000 miles...

Which MPV should I buy?

I want to buy a new or used MPV. I have £12,000 to spend and have narrowed my choices down to: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Ford S-Max 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Which car would you...

Warning Message - what can I do to get it fixed?

Bought a 2007 207 on finance in May. Already the garage has had to replace the thrust bearing. Today whilst sat in traffic the message 'brake system fault' appeared and then twenty minutes later, still...

Upgrading to two cars - what should I buy?

I want to replace my works lease car (Audi A3) with a family/work car which will cover 14,000 miles per year. I also need a small car for my 18 year old daughter to learn to drive in. Both must be reliable...

Can you recommend a small car with a flat load space?

I'm looking for a small car with a flat load space and a reasonable ground clearance. Is there anything out there that fits the bill?