Which diesel MPV for short trips?

I am looking to replace my car with a MPV. The two options I am considering are the Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost petrol or the 2012 Renault Grand Scenic 1.6dCI 130. My main concern with the Renault is...

Ford Grand C-MAX - What size winter tyres?

I've just bought a three-month old Ford Grand C-MAX. All the Ford Brochures state that the tyre size is 205/55/R16, but this one has 215/55/R16s fitted. according to the handbook I have, either size can...

I need a car with good disabled access to replace my Saab 9-5 - what do you recommend?

My Saab 9-5 is getting old and I want to replace it to meet some specific needs, including driving elderly and often disabled people to hospital and other appointments. I'm looking for a petrol car with...

Seven seater for family of five?

I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional ferrying of their friends to school, clubs...

Which automatic diesel MPV for comfort, carrying grandchildren and a dog?

My wife currently runs a 2007 SAAB 9-3 SW diesel autobox which has done 55,000 miles. If we replace this we are trying to build a shortlist. She has had five back operations and the SAAB seats are superb,...

Is the Ford Grand C-Max Powershift transmission better than Peugeot's EGC?

Is the Ford Grand C-Max dual clutch Powershift transmission better than the Peugeot EGC transmission? And is the Ford fitted with a dual mass flywheel?

Buying a Ford Grand C-Max automatic - no choice but a diesel?

I read your good review about a Ford Grand C-Max and am planning to buy a new one. As I only want to go for an automatic, there is only a 2.0-litre diesel engine to chose from. Given that I am not a...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel Grand C-Max for short commutes with longer weekend drives?

I'm interested in purchasing either a brand-new 1.6 petrol Ecoboost Grand C-Max or a nearly new 1.6 diesel Grand C-Max. Both are the same price at £16,500. I can't decide which one to go for. I know that...

Recommend an automatic MPV to replace our Mazda Premacy?

My wife and I, both in our 70's, are looking to replace our ten-year old Mazda Premacy 2.0-litre petrol automatic with a similar MPV. Its successor, the Mazda 5, would fit the bill perfectly but apparently...

Which 7-seater would you pick from the KIA Sorento, Ford Grand C-Max and Mazda 5?

I’m looking for a 7-seater. I want to avoid the S-Max because I think they seem very unwieldy. If I bought new and was less concerned about economy and transmission, what order would you put Sorento, Grand...