Coupe de grace

I feel in need of a new car and I seek your advice please. Since 2002 I have greatly enjoyed my Peugeot 406 Coupe, particularly the Pininfarina design. Sadly, this model is out of production. I am nearing...

Will the Renault Megane Sport Tourer tow my 750kg boat and trailer more economically than my Laguna ST?

I currently use a Laguna Sport Tourer 1.9 diesel to tow a small yacht. The all-up weight of the boat and trailer is about 750kg. I am considering replacing the Laguna with a new Megane Sport Tourer. The...

Any idea why secondhand Renault C4 Grand Picassos are cheaper than Renault Grand Scenics?

I am looking at buying either an old shape Renault Grand Scenic or Citroen C4 Grand Picasso secondhand. At the car dealers the Scenic screen prices seem to be way over the car guide prices such as Parkers,...

Which 7-seat MPV could my son buy for his family?

My son has a 51-plate 1.8 Series 3 BMW with 60,000 miles. The engine is not in good nick, but it runs ok for day-to-day use. His new baby arrived and he now needs a people carrier with seven seats. He...

Can I get compensation from Renault after my Grand Scenic switched itself off?

I bought a Renault Grand Scenic and, after 30 miles, it switched itself off (lost all electrics and power) on a roundabout at 20mph, and I had to try and steer with no power steering to avoid crashing....

Which MPV could we replace our diesel Vauxhall Zafira with?

We are on our second Vauxhall Zafira, both bought new. First petrol one was good. This second one (now three years old) is a diesel and generally not a good car. I want to change to another 7-seater petrol,...

Which would you pick from the Opel Corsa 1.2, Renault Clio III and Citroen C3?

I am about to buy my first car. I am a girl, not married, 26 years old and I come from a small Balkan country. My budget would allow me choose between Opel Corsa 1.2, Renault Clio III Expression 16v and...

A 'toxic fume filter' warning light has come on on my Renault Megane - could the diagnostic check be classified as a recall?

I noticed the Toxic Fume Filter System Warning light appear on my Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique's dashboard yesterday, after driving 30 miles on country roads and a motorway. I have been informed by a Renault...

Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso?

I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For value, I’d buy nearly new, say 18 months to two...

What do you think of the new diesel EDC automatic gearbox in the Renault Megane and Scenic?

I enjoy your reviews excellent. Renault have brought out a new 1.5 diesel EDC auto gearbox going into the Scenic and Megane. I would be interested in your thoughts, have you seen it? As I'm getting older...