Seating plans

I have recently had to return my company Mercedes Benz Vito Dualiner (6-seater), which was a fantastic family vehicle with masses of space. I now have a Vauxhall Insignia and a Ford Mondeo estate on the...

Small-minded

After two years on non-driving due to medical problems, I have had my licence returned and I am now considering buying a car. It will only be used for doing the shopping and short journeys; therefore a...

Narrowing it down

My 2005 Jaguar XJ 3-litre petrol is wonderfully quiet, smooth and comfortable on long journeys, especially for my wife, who has a bad back. It has also been totally reliable and is reasonably economical...

Trailer for sale or rent

I have been offered at reasonable price a 2003/53 Nissan X-Trail, 31k miles, 2.5 litre petrol, automatic. What are the pros and cons of this model?

To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’?

I have a Mercedes B-180 CDI automatic, which I bought new in January 2009. It is my third Mercedes and was chosen over a saloon because of its compactness and flexibility that were convenient when transporting...

Mechanical problem under 3 months since purchase

Bought a 2007 Freelander 2, diesel, manual with 57,000 on clock from Evans Halshaw, Sheffield on July 12 2011. I live 250 miles from dealer near Poole, Dorset! Everything seemed fine at first. Car now...

Expanding family needs larger car

Due to an expanding family it is time to get a larger car, preferably 7 seater. The current 0% finance offer from Toyota seems attractive on the Verso range and the car looks very attractive in the 2.0D...

Eco 4x4s?

We currently have a Saab 95 estate which we use to travel to France each year on a family camping holiday. Can you please recommend a more economical runner in terms of MPG and also road tax and insurance. Needs...

Small car for the motorway

My wife has got a new job which will involve a 60 mile round trip, mainly motorway driving. She currently has a 2004, 1.4l Fiesta and we are wondering if she would be better replacing the Fiesta with...

A compromise

I am retired. I have a Mk 1 Freelander 2004 td4 (automatic) for general running about and towing an 18 foot caravan (Bailey Senator) 2 or 3 times a year. Wife about to retire; has 2003 BMW 316i compact...