What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in bad weather conditions?

What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in wintery conditions? So far we have looked at the Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift and Vauxhall Corsa.

Should I have to pay for a software update on my car?

I bought a 2016 1.6 Astra ST last year, and on the whole have been very pleased with the performance. After a recent second recall for a brake issue, the radio and now dashboard power have intermittent...

Why is there so much road noise from my car?

My nearly three-year-old Vauxhall Astra seems noisy. The noise appears to be coming from the rear and varies depending on speed and road surface. Could the reason be the tyres or wheel bearings?

Why does the turbo on my diesel whistle so much?

I recently had my engine and turbo replaced on my Vauxhall Mokka. I am not car savvy and had been on my way to a garage to get the high pitch dentist drill noise checked out. Once I had the car taken to...

What should I look for on a pre-reg car?

I have been offered Vauxhall Viva SE that was registered in July 2018 and has been in the dealer's compound ever since. Should I worry about rust and deterioration as well as the loss of six month's warranty...

My car only blows cold air from the heater - what's the problem?

I have a 2010 Vauxhall Astra that is blowing cold air only. I have checked the coolant levels and they're fine. What could be the problem?

I have had my used car less than six months but it needs a new clutch - what can I do?

I bought a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira from a small dealer at the beginning of July. I had some work done last week and have been told I need a new clutch. Can I go back to the dealer with this as it has been...

Have I been ripped off paying for a new exhaust and tyres?

The exhaust pipe on my Vauxhall Corsa came unstuck and Kwik Fit charged me £375 for a new one and told me that the front tyres needed changing. They recommended a £79 alignment check which apparently showed...

Why does my car keep kicking out lots of white smoke?

My Vauxhall Vectra has started kicking out LOTS of white smoke. Then nothing for days and then smoke again. The water level is dropping slowly but performance is all good - the engine temp has always been...

Should a new clutch after just 7500 miles be covered under warranty?

I purchased a new Vauxhall Astra in January 2017. l have done 7400 miles and they tell me l need a new clutch. Should this not be under warranty?