Which £12,000 5-door diesel should I replace my Peugeot 306 with?

I currently own a X-reg (2000) Peugeot 306 HDI which needs changing before the next winter. I've done 300,000 miles in two 306s, so I fancy something with a bit more go. My normal annual mileage is 20,000...

Can you change from drive to a lower gear whilst moving in the KIA Cee'd automatic?

I am an observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists and am currently observing a gentleman to help him to pass his advanced driving test. His car is a 2010 KIA Cee'd 1.6 diesel with an automatic gearbox...

Is there a better value for money 7-seat MPV than the Ford S-Max?

I am seriously looking to buy a 7-seat MPV shortly with a budget of around £12,000. Everybody, including your good self, seems to rave about the S-Max, but looking at the reviews and specs, it does seem...

Which estate car would you recommend for lots of short journeys?

I am looking to change my car, a Citroen Xsara Picasso HDI exclusive on a 51 plate. I've enjoyed the comfort and space of this car, particularly the boot because it holds two sets of golf equipment. I'm...

Which car has the most comfortable seat for a multiple sclerosis sufferer?

My partner, who is 29, has been suffering from MS for about four years. Recently her back has got worse and has trouble with the passenger seats. She is about five feet and three inches tall, and we are...

Slightly vogue

I am faced with a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help me resolve. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Range Rover Vogue automatic that I have owned since new. It has done 53,000 trouble free miles....

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...

Why are the rear tyres on my KIA Sportage wearing faster than the front?

I have a KIA Sportage (4WD) which is generally a very good vehicle but suffers from excessive rear tyre wear. Mine are worn out after 15,000 miles. They operate as front-wheel drive unless slip is detected,...

Why's the fuel filter alarm light coming on in my KIA Cee'd?

I have had a KIA Cee'd 1.6 LS for 15 months now and have been very happy with the performance. It is used mainly for longer distance motorway driving when I do use it, so I'm baffled that I am intermittently...

Should I replace my KIA Magentis with a KIA Carens?

Currently I am driving a KIA Magentis SE in which I drive an average of 8,000 miles pa. It is beginning to cost a lot at MoT time. Having had a shoulder injury, I have been advised to get a vehicle with...