Questions from May 2010
The Nissan Qashqai +2 has not had great reviews about its extra seat capacity. Do you know if they are going to bring out a slightly more comfortable one? Would you recommend an alternative?
The Toyota "sticking accelerator" incident reminded me of the recent report about a family on a USA freeway who were unable to stop their car. Eventually, all were killed when the car crashed, and another...
I hesitate to take issue with any of the wise words that appear in 'Expert Advice', but the V5 Document clearly states on page 9 that "DVLA will issue an acknowledgement letter confirming that the keeper...
The time has come to replace my disappointing 2001/51 Laguna Sport Tourer. I am now 74 years old, looking to trade down a size and stick with an estate car. I do 10,000 miles each year, a mix of short...
My 51 plate Mondeo Zetec V6’s alloy wheels keep losing pressure. The local Formula 1 dealer has had the rims sealed which has made it slightly better but I am still concerned that the alloy wheels are...
I have a 2005/55 1.0 Corsa Life and my camshaft has broken in two.
The car has only covered 25k miles. It happened this week. We are going to take it back to the dealer on Monday, but I don’t think I will...
I've just replaced my W211 model E-class 220CDi with a September 2009 reg W212 model CDi, choosing the new model largely on the basis of the promised fuel efficiency. On mixed motoring - and I'm quite...
My daughter is buying a new Renault Clio, hers having been written off in a RTA last week. When we went down to finalise the deal the salesman talked about a GAP policy, which pays out if her new Clio...
May I please seek your views on the Mercedes CLK320 auto? I have just seen a 2001 model on sale at £4,995. There are 91,000 miles on the clock and it has full MB service history and one owner from new....
We wondered if you could offer your thoughts on the following please. My partner's company car (currently 9-3 Sportwagon) is due for renewal in September this year, and he is looking for another diesel...
I am fed up with not being able to go out in my car when it snows. Living in a country area and 250 yards from a made up road (and being in my 70s) this winter has been difficult. I have therefore decided...
I am considering downsizing. Do you regard the 2010 model Toyota Yaris auto a best buy or do you recommend something else?
My 05 plate Golf Plus 1.6FSI has recently Catalytic Converter failure with only 24,162 miles on the clock. I intend writing to VW to ask for their comments and to see if they would like to inspect the...
I placed a deposit for £1,000 in December 2009 for purchase of a new Toyota Prius from a UK main Toyota dealer. The anticipated delivery date was 1st March 2010. Naturally I was somewhat apprehensive when...
I have done nearly 90,000 miles in my W reg Renault Grand Espace. It’s been a great workhorse. Yes, there have been a few expensive glitches, like a new gear box, but the benefit of being able to carry...
I am having a problem with my car insurer regarding responsibility. I was involved in a recent crash on the M6. I was in the left hand lane when a lorry entering the motorway from a slip-road did not slow...
I currently have an E93 BMW 335i convertible, which is now coming up for a change. I love the power from its silky smooth three litre petrol engine and get about 30mpg, which is really impressive, but...
I’m going round in circles. I need a replacement for my wife's Yaris automatic (this is her third and she was a fan). I test-drove a new Yaris awful automatic. Test-drove Kia Picanto: rather nice but underpowered....
I commute 50k per year (90% motorway) and need to replace my current car, a 2003 Mondeo TDCi Zetec S with 168k. I’m looking for diesel/reliability/mpg/re-sale, budget: approx. £10k -/+ part exchange of...
Further to the letter regarding FIAT 500s, can you tell me what are the most desirable colours and specifications?
In February last year I contacted you about leaving a car for 5 weeks. This is just to say thank you for your advice which I followed carefully and on our return all was well despite the snow and ice that...
As a pensioner I have understood diesels to be less efficient than petrol on short journeys as they take awhile to warm up. Can you explain what EGR and DPF are?
I have a friend who has ordered a new Prius for delivery at the beginning of March. They are concerned over the braking issue and are considering cancelling their order. Do you consider the braking issue...
I'm probably being naive but why is there a huge discrepancy between What Car? Valuations, “We Buy Any Car” valuations and Dealer valuations. I have a three year old BMW Z4 2.0SE coming to the end of its...
Fault C1228 showed up 2 months after expiry of the 3-year warranty of my Mazda3. The Mazda dealer in Taunton, where I bought the car at 12 months old, and Mazda UK Customer Services don't want to know...
My wife is in the process of changing car and she has driven both the Toyota Yaris 1.3 5 door and the Honda Jazz 1.4 both new. She is using the scrappage scheme and although the Toyota is the best deal...
I recently purchased a nearly new Mazda 6 station wagon. I find it does not have a spare wheel, just a can of aerosol in case of a puncture. Enquiring at my Mazda dealership, I was told a full sized spare...
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