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Questions from July 2016
Which small used car is best value for under £7000? Must be economical and reliable.
We have a Land Rover Freelander (mk1) diesel with 202,000 miles on the clock. Due to its age, it needs some considerable work and I am reluctant to pay for expensive repairs given the low value of the...
I currently have a Ford Focus petrol (57 plate). I've had it six years and its been brilliant. I've put 127,000 miles on it and it's not put a foot wrong. It's now time for a new one though.
I'm likely...
I am thinking of changing my 2007 Ford C-MAX with something new, which must be comfortable and capable of towing a small trailer. What do you suggest I look at?
I have found a 2006 Ford Mondeo estate 2.5 V6 automatic for sale with only 36,000 miles on the clock. It looks immaculate and the mileage is warranted. It's on for £3995. Is this a good price?
I have a three year old Fiat 500 on a PCP agreement. The balloon payment due in Sept is £5000. I'd like to replace it with a used Audi A3 cabrio. Would a garage take the Fiat as part exchange and give...
I own a diesel Audi A6 that has been affected by the Emissions Scandal. I get the car serviced later this year I would ideally like to use the main dealer, however I now wish to avoid the risk of them...
I purchased a new Skoda Yeti last year, but have experienced problems with the battery and engine start/stop ever since. The dealer recharged the battery and it fixed the problem for a while, but in recent...
I need to buy a used estate car for under £4500. It must be stylish and reliable. As mileage under 6000 a year, I am not too worried about MPG but needs to be an automatic. What should I look at?
I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after a few days it struggled to start, before braking...
There has been a lot of information recently on the TV, radio and newspapers regarding diesel cars and how damaging Nox emissions are to your health. I have heard that these emissions can be countered...
I'm buying a Nissan Qashqai and would like to know your recommendation for the best model for value for money?
I purchased a new Audi TT Roadster (2015 model) in May 2015. A fault developed in July 2016 where the MMI sound interface stopped working and returned to the authorised dealer for repair. After a week...
I am buying a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class and am wondering if air suspension is reliable and worth the extra cash?
I want to buy a Nissan Qashqai. I am not sure whether to get brand new or used model. Which model is best?
Is it possible to retro fit my 2011 Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI with a dashboard symbol that will warn me when the ECU triggers a DPF regeneration, so that I know not to switch off the engine till it has finished?
I am in the process of buying a used car. The HPI check has revealed an alert on the mileage, with the DVLA recorded mileage in 2009 showing as 180,000 miles. However, after checking the MoT history, the...
We are coming off Motability as my disabled son will possibly transfer to residential college in the next two years. In the meantime, we likely have to go up a size in wheelchair for my son but still need...
Can you tell me whether it's likely that webuyanycar offer significantly higher prices for convertibles in summer than in winter? I will be relocating at the end of this year and will need to sell my...
I have a 2009 Ford KA that needs new two new front tyres, can you recommend the quietest tyres that would be suitable for this car? Also, is there anything in particular I need to be aware of with this...
My Audi A3 makes a lot of noise. It sounds like air rushing into the car from one of the windows (even though they are all shut) I have taken it back to the dealer and they fitted a new wheel bearing under...
Can you offer suggestions for a nearly new replacement for our BMW 320d Touring? We do 15000 miles a year; we want a petrol engine; we want a high driving position; we need to be able to carry golf clubs;...
Can you please suggest replacement options for our 2011 Nissan X-Trail. I particularly like the wide back door, long and wide load space and especially the flat floor from the bumper. I previously had...
My Ford Fiesta is only three years old, it has done 65,000 miles and the clutch feels a little stiff and hurts my knee. Do you think replacing the clutch would make a lot of difference or not?
I have recently seen a 2012 plate BMW 640d for sale with 100,000 miles on the clock.The car has a full service history, but I am a little worried about the high mileage. Should I buy or avoid?
I am on my second BMW F11 530D SE.Both configured with the "Sport" Auto box as opposed to the normal Auto box. Both cars have had the same irritating characteristic.
I drive very gently. The box up-shifts...
I purchased a Mazda 6 Sport Nav last year. Last week I lost the Satnav SD Card and when seeking a replacement I was quoted £700 by both my Main Dealer and Mazda Customer Care. This price was solely for...
My 2014 Nissan Qashqai at 19,000 miles has clutch judder, from stationary and between gear changes. It does not appear on local or modest trips, but on long journeys, or as last weekend in a massive very...
I was driving and waiting to pull out from a side road to a main road in my car. Just before I pulled out I saw a cyclist and therefore stopped. The cyclist continued, had a wobble and fell off. The cyclist...
I bought my car new from a dealer four years ago. However, a year ago, the paintwork started bubbling on one of the doors. The dealership looked at the car, and claimed it had been resprayed - which is...
My 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero estate is probably going to be deemed a write-off after a road accident. The driver of the other car has admitted responsibility, but my insurer has said my car will probably be 'uneconomic...
The heater fan on my Vauxhall Astra doesn't work. It used to work only in setting four, and then stopped working altogether. Replaced the resistor pack but it still isn't working.
Seven months ago I bought a 2006 Ford C-MAX TDCI automatic, which only had 48,000 miles on the clock. I purchased the car from a local dealer and have covered 2000 miles since buying the car. Last night...
I will shortly need a new or secondhand car, but would wish to specify my needs which are:
1. Front and rear camera and parking sensors
2. Automatic preferable but not essential
3. 1600cc - ie something...
On two occasions, over the space of two weeks, the steering on my Ford Fusion has suddenly become heavy. Three warning lights come on (oil, ignition warning and engine warning light) and after about five...
I own a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 45,000 miles on the clock. In the past two weeks I've noticed a noise coming from the front of the car when I accelerate. The noise only becomes noticeable in fourth...
I am looking to change my 10 year old Lexus GS300 for a BMW 535D or GS450h. Both are 3 years old. Would you please offer me your advise of what you think I should go for. I am worried about the hybrid...
I bought a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI in March and took out a service plan with the dealer, who has serviced the vehicle since then. The vehicle had been running very well until one week I couldn't...
I have a leased car and would like to put a personalised number plate on the car. Is this possible?
A friend of mine needs to replace her ageing Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon. She wants something that's family friendly, with space for her three grandchildren.
She is looking for a quality, practical...
My local MOT tester has described my Volvo V40 as a Ford Focus. Is this correct? I rented a Focus on holiday last year and thought it was very different in terms of drive.
We bought A Honda CRV 2.2 diesel 18 months ago with 11,000 miles on the clock from a main dealership. Since buying the car we have added 7000 miles, approximately 800 of those towing a caravan (well within...
I run a company-owned 2010 Renault Kangoo medium wheelbase van - max gross just under 2.0 tonnes. It is classed on the V5 as a 'car derived van', and therefore subject to the same speed limits as a car....
I currently own a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira which is reliable and faultless and in daily use. I wish to buy a replacement but am concerned about the issue causing these cars to catch fire.
How new do I need...
I have been quoted £649 by Hyundai for a five year service plan. Is this good value?
I had a complete burn out of the clutch on my 2013 Volkswagen Golf manual at 40,000 miles. Volkswagen are refusing to cover it under the warranty because they could not identify a manufacturing fault....
I have just purchased a Volvo XC60 R Design. Volvo are quoting service intervals of 18,000 miles. I have read that this is too long. Should I opt for an oil change at 10,000 miles? And if so, does this...
I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways and around rural Wales and the Lakes. I also...
Can anyone give me guidance on obtaining the service history on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 180 CDI?0
The basic info shown to me at the dealers is different to that obtained in a RAC search.
I have owned my 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI estate from new. I have been very happy with the car and paid extra for a towbar to be fitted by the dealer. Last week I attempted to use the towbar's electrics...
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