Buying a new small family car

I can't choose between the Vauxhall/ Opel Astra 1.6 115hp petrol or Renault Megane 1.6 110hp petrol - can you please can you help me choose the best?

Buying an inexpensive people carrier

We are looking to replace our 1999 Grand Espace with a similar model. The main repairs we have had on ours in the 7 years we've had it are clutch, gear linkage & clutch hydraulics. Are these likely to...

What can we replace our Renault Scenic with?

We are trying to replace our "high seated" Renault Scenic with a modernish, secondhand medium sized MPV with a five-speed automatic transmission (and easy access of course). What options are realistically...

Can you recommend a car which allows a 4-foot 10-inch driver good visibility?

I am having difficulty finding a new car to replace my Clio Campus (57 reg). My past car history is Mini, Renault 5, Peugeot 205, Renault Clio and Renault Clio Campus. I am 56 years old and 4 feet 10 inches...

Can you recommend a hire car that will take two passengers and large bicycle boxes?

Four of us are flying to Spain for a cycling weekend and are taking our bikes in rigid bike boxes measuring 105cm x 90cm x 30cm (see: www.bikeboxalan.co.uk). I've looked into hiring a Mercedes-Benz Vito...

Renault Espace engine revving itself

The accelerator was no longer responding on our Espace and it was still picking up speed. I switched the engine off and then on again, and the car started revving itself.

Renault Koleos 2.0dCi reliability

Happy New Year and good health to you all at HJ Do you know if there are any reliability issues with the 2.0dci engines fitted to the Renault Koleos and whether they suffer badly with their DPFs? I'm...

Which estate car would you recommend instead of a Vauxhall Insignia?

We are considering buying a new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer estate but the only diesel is currently 2.0 litres. Due to price differences between petrol and diesel, would it be better to look at another...

Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations?

I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella and am not much deterred by the exposure to the elements...

Renault Espace won't start again after stopping

I have a 2004 Renault Espace petrol. It always starts from cold but sometimes when you stop it wont restart. The engine turns over but won't fire. If you leave it for 10 minutes it then starts. It's a...