Ex Jaguar Xj

I recently bought an ex-Jaguar UK XJ Portfolio 3.0d from the local Jaguar dealer. On the day I bought it I had to take it back as the aircon did not work, the front wheels weren't balanced, and rear interior...

Would you agree that Volkswagen cars are lacking in build quality?

I had to smile at your comment to RH of Worthing about the myth of Volkswagen Auto Group cars' quality and reliability. I, too, have ploughed a similar lonely furrow for many years, mainly as a result...

Do you recommend the Vauxhall Insignia Estate diesel?

My Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0D is getting on in years, and I am thinking of changing it for a nearly-new Vauxhall Insignia Estate, probably diesel. Does this car have a good reliability record, and which...

Are Volkswagens really as problematic as you say?

I know you question your loyalty to Volkswagen, but they can't all be that bad. I know a lot of people put in complaints about them, but there are a heck of a lot them out there; same as SEAT (reliability-wise,...

What should I sell my 2001 BMW 330i for, and what should I replace it with?

I wish to sell my Y-reg 2001 BMW 330i Touring, mileage 106,000. Reasonable condition outside, excellent interior. Reason for sale: although the handling is superb, the harsh suspension and low profile...

Why are modern cars so complex and costly to run?

I am becoming increasingly alarmed at upgrading our cars to more recent models. My wife and I operate three petrol cars: a 1996 Ford Mondeo V6, a 2008 (original shape) Ford Ka and a 1971 MG Midget 1275cc....

Could you promote the virtues of buying British cars in your column?

With the current financial crisis it would make sense to try and be patriotic. Buying new cars made in Britain is entirely possible and we can support the workforce even if the companies involved are foreign...

Are Chevrolet cars now good enough to be packaged with a full 5-year warranty?

I heard a spokesman for Chevrolet on a radio show say that Chevrolet intended to give a full inclusive 5-year warranty on all its new cars. A further idea is that Chevrolet pays buyers a loyalty bonus...

Should our son-in-law sell his unreliable 1991 Ferrari Testarossa?

Our son-in-law has owned a 1991 Ferrari Testarossa for the two years. I would be embarrassed to tell you just how much this car has cost him in repairs and maintenance. I am convinced that this car was...

Why do you say that modern cars have a design life of seven years?

Could you please expand on your statement that "modern cars have a design life of about seven years ". This will be of concern to many of your readers.