Which diesel MPV for short trips?

I am looking to replace my car with a MPV. The two options I am considering are the Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost petrol or the 2012 Renault Grand Scenic 1.6dCI 130. My main concern with the Renault is...

Replacing my Volkswagen estate - which MPV?

I want to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 petrol estate with something of a similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair, and it should be able to cope with regular short journeys....

Which sports coupe to replace a Celica?

My aunt, an advanced motorist in her sixties, is looking to replace her much-loved 42,000 mile, 2005 Toyota Celica 1.8. Her requirements are a front wheel drive coupe with a bit of performance and novel,...

What is a good alternative to the discontinued Renault Modus?

I have been a loyal Renault driver for many years and recently decided to replace my current Modus 1.2 Dynamique with a new model, only to find that the Renault Modus has left the UK marketplace. I have...

Gearbox failure after 50,000 miles - should the dealer replace the gearbox?

I have a 2008 RenaultSport Megane 2.0DCI. It was bought at two years old from a Renault main dealer who has serviced it ever since. I have looked after it well. Last week when in for its 48,000 mile...

Which front tyres for a 2007 Renault Laguna?

I have a 2007 Renault 2.0DCI Laguna which has Pirelli P7 tyres all round. I currently drive 10,000 miles a year on a mixture of roads. As I need to replace them to remain legal, I am wondering what tyres...

Getting rid of a second car

My wife and I drive between us a 4 year old Clio Dynamique S (19,000miles) and a 3 year old Grand Vitara DDIS SZ5 (17,000Miles) used to tow our 1325kg MTPLM caravan. Since retirement our annual mileage...

Rattle from a brand new Megane?

Just under two months ago, I took delivery of a brand-new 2012 Megane Hatchback. I've recently noticed a rather loud rattle that appears when closing the right rear door, and when driving over less-than...

Juddering transmission - what could it be?

I have a 1.6-litre Renault Megane auto which is regularly serviced. While out driving today, car started juddering as if being starved of petrol. First a warning that gearbox needed checking, followed...

Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury?

I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic and...