Best practical car for under £5k?

I currently have a three-door Mitsubishi Colt, but need a larger car for transporting at least four people (plus myself) in comfort with room for five rucksacks in the boot, for under £5000. I want something...

Buying an SUV - would you recommend the new Tiguan?

I am considering buying a new, or nearly new, medium-sized SUV and am contemplating the new (2016) edition Volkswagen Tiguan. I have owned Volkswagens before and generally hold them in high regard. How...

Are the new Volvo 2.0-litre engines any good?

I understand that Volvo has updated its D2 engine in the past year and its is no longer a 1.6 but it is a 2.0 engine. Is there any data on how this has affected the Real MPG of the V40 and V60 models?

Are high mileage diesels worth the risk?

I currently have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat petrol, with 97k miles on the clock. It's getting old and tired and we're getting fed up of it being in the garage every two months. We're considering either...

Buying a used Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - petrol or diesel?

I need an MPV for multiple children carrying to replace my beloved but ageing Citroen C8. However, our journeys are mainly short - often much less than 30 miles. I'd like to get a C4 Grand Picasso petrol,...

Skoda Yeti has 100k on the clock - should I keep or sell?

I would like to ask you for help regarding my decision to sell my six year old Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel. I drive at least 100 miles per day to get to work and am very satisfied with my Yeti. It is great to...

Can you recommend an MPV that won't give me DPF problems?

I have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel which was bought new in 2007, serviced regularly, and has now done 112,000 miles with virtually no trouble. I am now looking to change it for another diesel, possibly the...

Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel?

We have a 2004 BMW saloon 2.0 diesel which we are passing on to our son. We are looking at buying a Skoda Yeti to replace it. My husband wants another 2.0 diesel. I want a 1.4 petrol as we only do 6000...

What's the best diesel for low mileage?

Having retired, I no longer do the miles I used to to justify a diesel. I'm probably down to 10,000, with a 70 mile round trip on motorways twice a month. Technically, I'm into petrol territory now,...

Buying a used SUV - Nissan Quashqai or Hyundai ix35

I've decided that my next car will be an SUV and have up to £12,000 to spend. I've narrowed my choice down to either the Nissan Quashqai or the Hyundai ix35 Premium. I'd hope to get a 2011/2012 or 2013...