Buying a new car - i30 or Golf?

I am about to buy a new car, but can’t choose between a pre-reg (14) 50 mile Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (110) SE Go 5dr for £15,495 or to pay the extra and purchase a brand new unregistered 1.6 TDI (105) Volkswagen...

Washer reservoir issue with Volkswagen Polo

The washer fluid reservoir in my 2007 Volkswagen Polo is leaking badly. The fluid steadily drips from under the reservoir when it is filled, causing the reservoir to empty very quickly. Is his a known...

Kia Cee'd misfire

I have a 2012 Kia Cee’d 1.6 diesel which seems to "misfire" when accelerating between 1500 and 2000rpm. I use it as a driving school car and having it stutter when entering fast moving roundabouts is definitely...

MoT failure on headlight adjustment

A relative who has a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel has been told that the adjustment on both front headlights is broken. This means it has failed the MoT and to fix it they want nearly £400. I'm wondering...

Which speakers should I fit to my Dacia Sandero?

I have recently bought a Dacia Sandero following your long term reviews in Our Cars. Can you tell me the exact speakers you fitted to your car, so I can buy the same ones?

When's the best time to buy a car?

I need to change my 10 year old Vauxhall Vectra estate, which we love. I have a budget of £13,500 plus anything I can get for my Vectra. I am looking at either a 1.7 or 2.0-litre Astra Tourer. We do about...

What's the best engine for the Nissan Qashqai?

I am thinking about buying a used Nissan Qashqai+2 for my wife to use as the family bus. The car will mainly be used for short, urban journeys but will also be expected to perform on long trips on the...

Need a used motorway muncher - what do you suggest?

My 2006 Jaguar XJ diesel is starting to give me problems. The car has covered 109,000 miles and rather than paying for repairs I would rather change the vehicle for something else. I'm looking for something...

Folding roof fault on 307 CC

My wife owns a 2004 Peugeot 307 cc; however, the folding roof has failed - something to do with the catches close to the windscreen. My local dealer has quoted £1500 to rectify the problem. It failed...

Qashqai cam belt failure - should Nissan pay for the repairs?

My sister’s 2006 Nissan Qashqai cam belt broke whilst on the motorway recently. The car has covered 62,000 miles and now needs a new engine. Nissan recommend that the belts are changed at five years or...

Recommissioned engine - what does it exactly mean?

I am considering buying a classic Alfa Romeo Spider, which has been standing for several years. The seller claims the engine has been "recommissioned". Please can you tell me what the definition of "recommissioned"...

Need a used car with lots of storage

I need a used car with a larger boot to cope with our four children and dog. We go on regular camping trips and always carry lots of equipment. The new car must be reliable, economical, and feature lots...

Diesel Particular filter

My beloved C30 does 600miles a week. 120 round trip commute. I had heard about cars not running because the filter blocks up, in the city as short journeys, low revs, the engine never cleans. I do travel...

The AA breakdown service

Is the AA's breakdown service regulated by any organisation?? Their website proudly boasts that they are regulated by the FCA but this does not cover their breakdown service. They made some spectacular...

Where can I find info on the new Mondeo?

There seems to a be a lack of information on the new Ford Mondeo. I looked on Drive the Deal and they are no longer sourcing the existing Mk 4 model, so one would assume the new one will be out soon. Do...

HGVs turning left and cyclists

In order for heavy goods vehicles to clear a corner, particularly when turning left, they have to continue as if going straight across the intersection before actually executing the left maneuver. Longer...

Can I reject a two year old car?

The PAS system has failed on my 2012 Kia Venga 2 for the second time. This first occurred about two years ago and I have now lost confidence in driving this vehicle due to this safety issue which happens...

Buying a practical but sporty convertible for £15k

I am after a sporty but practical convertible. I need room for four people (but can be two-door door), reasonable boot (for sports kit and odd bag), good build quality and efficient fuel consumption. My...

Peugeot dealer won't supply a new 207 CC - what can I do?

I have a contract for a Peugeot dealer to supply me with a new 207 CC Roland Garros, for which I placed a £200 deposit. However, the dealer now says he can't supply the car I want. Obviously, I want...

Engine blown on Ford S-Max - is it worthwhile fitting a new one?

My Ford S-Max diesel (2007) with 60,000 miles has blown its engine. Before this it was worth £6500. Is it worth replacing the engine? I've been told the new engine will cost £1500 and £1200 to fit/ Will...

Is it a good idea to change the DMF while fitting a new clutch?

The clutch on my 2010 Citroen C4 has started screaming and my local garage says the bearings have crumbled so new clutch is needed at a total cost of £460. The garage also said the DMF may also need doing....

Problems with a pre-registered Hyundai i30 logbook

I have agreed to buy a pre-registered Hyundai i30 from a dealer on the new 64-plate. I was sent a AFRL form which I was asked to check and sign. This showed the registered keeper as me but as C/O of a...

Fuel pressure issues

I have read about a possible issue with the Ford C-Max and the fuel filter becoming easily blocked with emulsion, which forces the car to go into limp home mode. This happened to me and with a fuel error...

Heater problems

I took my 2001 ka to a local garage as the heater was only blowing cold. They replaced the heater control valve at a cost of £90 but now it is only blowing hot air. They told me that this means i need...

What's the best car for the mobility impaired?

We currently run BMW Tourer but my husband (non driver, 6 ft) is strugginlg with poor mobility and uses a walking frame and wheelchair. We need to change to a vehicle which has easier access for him-...

Why does my Focus keeping cutting out?

I am reaching the end of my tether with my 2003 Ford Focus. It started at the beginning of the year when it started cutting out. The breakdown guy diagnosed the battery, so I bought a new one and it seemed...

Will a solar charger replenish my car batter?

Because I do short journeys and low milage, my battery often needs charging. Would a solar charger help to keep the battery charged sand if so could you reccomend one.

Need a large, but narrow car

I have a Volvo XC70, which I love. It has lots of toys, is very comfortable and the boot is perfect for carrying a dog cage.large loads. I now want to buy something similar, but narrower. There are so...

Shell V-Power Nitro+ vs Millers Ecomax diesel additive

If my understanding is correct, Shell V-Power Nitro+ and Millers Ecomax fuel additive (when added to regular Shell diesel) both claim to achieve the same objective. However, Millers Ecomax additive works...

Need a new family car that will last 10 years

I’m looking for a used family estate that will keep for up to 10 years. It will need to be petrol for our short commute, but also need to accommodate 800 miles for our family trips to Cornwall. We have...