Automatic fearbox?

We have driven automatics for the last 30 years. 25 years with Toyota and no real problems other than disappointment in my wife's Yaris multimode "automatic" gearbox. I am about to change my first generation...

Green line bus

Having just been sent a VED renewal reminder for my 2001 Renault Espace Expression 2.0, I have been thinking about a suitable replacement. With three small children, two dependent parents and a wife who...

Family plan

With sons of 7 and 4 and twins arriving in 6 weeks we need to replace our trusty old SAAB 900, within a budget of £15k. We live in London but most mileage (to about 10k pa) will be on Motorways in 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 you recommend an 8-seat vehicle with lots of space and cheap running costs?

I have far too many kids and need a reasonably-priced 8-seater with plenty of space, that is reliable and relatively cheap to run. The only things I can find that may be suitable are things like the Mitsubishi...

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,...

Would you recommend I have my Volkswagen Touran's engine chipped to assist with towing?

I have a Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 1896cc (105) 2005. I have recently added a tow bar and often tow a caravan. I have found that although the caravan is towable, the engine needs a little help occasionally....

I'm setting up my own business following redundancy - should I buy my Ford S-Max company car?

I am about to be made redundant and will then be setting up my own business. I have the option of buying my current company car for £8000 (an 07-plate Ford S-Max Titanium which has done 140,000 miles,...

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...