Which five-seat car is best for use as a taxi?

What car would you recommend to use as a taxi? Obviously I want five or more seats, good fuel economy and reasonable repair bills. Got about £4000 to spend. Hope you can help.

Should I still be servicing my 1998 Rover 216?

I have owned my Rover 216 from new in 1998. It's serviced regularly once a year, but only driven in the summer months doing approximately 2000 miles. Is it still worth servicing considering the age of...

Should I buy the BMW X1 or Land Rover Freelander II?

I am interested in buying either a new or nearly new BMW X1 1.8 diesel or Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 diesel. I am looking for a 4-wheel drive, 5-door car. Which one do you think would be better value...

Do Subaru Outback dual mass flywheels often disintegrate?

My two-year-old Subaru Outback diesel had a new clutch at 5000 miles. On two occasions thereafter it suffered from a temporary problem such that I had to drive for about 60 miles across Devon in third...

When does the Vauxhall Insignia need a timing belt change?

I'm considering a Vauxhall Insignia but have always kept away from belt cam engines. I will buy 12-18 months old with up to 20,000 miles and keep it for five years, doing 7000 miles a year. Regardless...

Which family estate would you recommend to replace our Mercedes-Benz?

I am looking to replace our 57-plate Mercedes-Benz in the next six months. I would like a comfortable and economical estate which is also an enjoyable drive. We have been slightly disappointed with the...

Does the 2006 Audi A6 TDI have the refined oil pump?

Would the 2006 Audi A6 2.0 TDI SE have the refined oil pump? I am thinking of buying one with high mileage because of my budget and I'm going to use it as a taxi. Obviously it's got to be reliable and...

Would you choose the pre-2007 diesel Nissan X-Trail over a Toyota RAV-4?

As a parent-to-be, I have found out that the boot of my BMW 320d Touring is not going to be big enough to accommodate anything other than a small pram. I'm therefore looking for something with more boot...

Should I buy a cheaper BMW 330i M Sport with high miles, or buy a more expensive low miles version from BMW Used Approved?

I recently almost bought a silver 2006 BMW 330i M Sport coupe for £9400, but I pulled out because of the mileage - it had covered 91,000 miles. What do you think of such a purchase, of a fairly young car...

Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look for economical, reliable and comfortable motoring....