Need a new family car that can take three child seats in the back - what do you suggest?

I need a car which will take three child seats in the back. It must have a minimum kerb weight of 1400kg and engine power of at least 140ps. I’m happy with either a petrol or diesel and can spend up to...

Can you recommend a vehicle which allows for three ISOFIX child seat fitments across the back seat?

My son has a BMW 530d Touring which suits his needs well, but his wife is expecting a third baby and he is concerned that the BMW does not have room for a third ISOFIX seat in the back. His children are...

Steering malfunction on Ford S-Max - what are my rights?

I have a 2011 Ford S-Max that I purchased in April 2012 from a main dealership. Since July 2013 the car has been suffering with a "Steering Malfunction" message, which renders the car unusable. I have...

Car supermarket sold me a S-Max with hidden accident history - what can I do?

A few months ago I bought a 2011 Ford S-Max from a well-known car supermarket. After less than a month of ownership the car started rusting. I took it to my local Ford dealer to find out if it was covered...

Which MPV should I buy?

I want to buy a new or used MPV. I have £12,000 to spend and have narrowed my choices down to: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Ford S-Max 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Which car would you...

What stylish seven-seater?

I currently have a Audi A4 Estate 2.5 Diesel automatic and am looking to replace it with something larger, with up to 7 seats to enable me to carry grandchildren. Practicality plus style is what I want,...

Should we buy the second generation Mazda 5 for my daughter's family?

Last year we bought my daughter and family a rather long-in-the-tooth Mazda 5 diesel that had done 69,000 miles. I admit it was a pig in a poke and is costing a lot in repairs, the latest being a new DPF...

Second-hand petrol S-max rare?

After a lot of research I am planning to buy a nearly new petrol S-max. I am only doing about 10,000 miles a year with a lot of short journeys and I have been put off diesel by DPF and flywheel issues. Petrol...

What can I replace my Honda Accord with that offers more space for passengers in the back?

I own a Honda Accord 2.2i-DTEC 150 automatic, first registered in March 2012. To date it has covered 12,250 miles with an average consumption of 44.4 mpg according to my accurate calculations, though the...

Can you recommend a large cruising MPV for a family?

I am a car nut with a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, a Ferrari F360 in the garage and an Alfa 4C on order. We have a 2-year-old and the Cayenne is great for him: big boot, luxurious and good on the motorway. We...