Living with it - Parker's

Want to know whether a certain car will fit into your lifestyle? Our in-depth guides reveal all on what life is like with a car. Discover how easy a car is to park, how to fit a child's seat and how much luggage can you fit in its the boot.

Plus ask the car owner your own particular question if you can't find the answer you are looking for.

Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Exclusive 5d

Is the 3008 the ideal family car? Six months at Parker's should give us plenty of time to find out.

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Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR (140bhp) Elegance 4x4 5d

The Skoda Yeti is put through its paces. Can the crossover tempt you out of a regular hatchback?

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Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 Sport (i-Stop) 5d

New Mazda 3 with stop start technology joins the Parker's test fleet

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Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux (Start Stop) (2010) 3d

We spend six months with the stylish road-tax-free Volvo C30

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Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 5d

We take on a Ford Fiesta to see exactly why it's so popular among car buyers

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Renault Megane Coupe 1.9 dCi (130bhp) Dynamique TomTom 3d

We put the stylish Megane Coupe through its paces. It has the looks, but is it practical and well built? We find out...

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Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS SZ5 5d

An extended test for a diesel Grand Vitara gives it the opportunity to show its versatile side.

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Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 TDCi Econetic 5d (08)

The Ford Focus Econetic gets put to the six month test, but will it really save you money and the environment?

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Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S line 5d

Simon Harris takes on a three-year-old Audi A3 Sportback to find out how the legendary build quality stands up to prolonged use

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Mazda 6 Hatchback 2.2d TS2 (163bhp) 5d

Mazda's sharp-looking new family hatchback joins the Parker's test fleet

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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.4 TDI PD (80bhp) GreenLine 5d

Skoda's Fabia Greenline is put to a six-month economy test. Is it as green as the name suggests?

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Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS + 5d

The compact but versatile Splash is put to the test

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BMW 3-Series Touring 320d SE (08) 5d

The estate version of the facelifted 3-Series is put through its paces

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Volvo V50 2.0D R DESIGN Sport 5d

Simon Harris lives with Volvo's V50 to see if 'downsizing' works with estate cars

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Honda Civic Hatchback 2.2 i-CTDi EX (09) 5d

The popular Civic hatchback joins our fleet

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Audi A6 Saloon 2.0 TDI S Line (12/05) 4d

Audi's executive saloon is put to the test

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Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 HDi Sport (90bhp) 5d

We find out how practical the 207 SW is to live with

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SEAT Leon FR 2.0 16V TDI FR 5d

We put SEAT's quick diesel Leon to a six-month test

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BMW 3-Series Saloon 318d Edition SE 4d

Our guide to living with BMW's executive 3-Series

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Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta 5d

A winter with Nissan's funky family hatchback, the Qashqai

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Ford Mondeo Hatchback 2.2 TDCi Titanium X Sport 5d

Simon Harris lives with Ford's popular hatchback

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Mazda MX-5 2.0i Sport 2d Roadster Coupe

A summer with Mazda's stylish convertible

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MINI Clubman 1.6 Cooper 5d (Chili Pack)

Living with MINI's most practical model

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Nissan Micra Hatchback 1.5 dCi (86ps) Tekna 3d

We spend six months with Nissan's small city car

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Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI Hatchback 5d

Our guide to Skoda's hot hatch - the Octavia vRS

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Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3 5d

We live with Toyota's family hatchback for six months

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