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I have had from new a 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic Tom Tom but I do not find the gears run smoothly and would like to change it for a Volkswagen Polo or something with the best type of automatic gearbox,...
Is there a maximum period between being caught speeding and the issue of a speeding fine notice?
I own a Volkswagen Golf (2011 model) and when driving off in D the 1st gear does not bite as it quickly changes up. It feels like it changing gear in a manual and starting off in 2nd or 3rd gear.
After...
I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had the turbo replaced (which is running okay), but I...
My Peugeot 207 Sport 1.6 2010 has an automatic gearbox, it has done 18,000 miles and I have had it for six months. Recently it seems to hesitate when changing from first to second gear. Do you have any...
Which would you buy? Golf GTI Mk5 or Civic Type R EP3 for low mileage use with a few long motorway runs with an absolute max budget of £8k?
I'm thinking of changing my 2008 BMW 520D for a 2006-ish jag XJ 2.7 litre diesel. Other than body corrosion issues do you know of any specific issues/problems I should check for?
I have badly scratched my plastic door mirror for which Citroen require an arm and a leg to replace. Is there a way of repairing this please?
I work abroad quite a bit and I am considering buying a high mileage Audi Q7, the cars I have looked at are in excellent condition with full service histories, but have high mileage. Some are at 100,000...
I bought a used car recently, but the owner did not tell me about outstanding finance until after the purchase. He promised to pay the finance off, but did not and left the country, The finance company...
I bought a Chevrolet Spark from a main dealer (4 miles on clock and £3800 off list + great p/x on my car) a year ago and car has been no problem at all.I have now done 16,000 miles and will probably p/x...
Someone ran into the back of our much loved 1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8S (owned from new, full main dealer service history, low mileage), fortunately my wife, who was driving it at the time, was unhurt.
Unsurprisingly...
A franchised dealer, after inspection by a technician who I know to be experienced, quoted me £180 to replace a pipe and thus repair my air conditioning. Prior to leaving my car at the garage another service...
We are thinking of buying a 1998 Nissan Elgrand 3.2 diesel automatic. It has been converted to a camper which is what we are looking for. (weekends away with our 2 young children) The milage is 93,000....
My daughter's Kia Cee'd has a strong smell (like gas) in her car. The dealership recently changed her pollen filter and say there is nothing wrong, just that more smells come through the new filter. Rubbish...
I've had the DPF removed from my diesel car and had the required ECU remapping done about 18 months ago. It's been fine since then with no more going in to limp mode due to the DPF being blocked.
Now...
I was watching the bonnet bounce on my partners Ford Focus as she was driving along. I asked her to pull over and discovered that I could actually move the bonnet from below the windscreen. I thought at...
I have a 2004 Nissan Micra k12. Recently the return clip snapped off. This clip is a small strengthened piece of metal. The clutch pedal still working and pressure of it is the same. I went to a local...
I have owned a 2010 Nissan X-Trail 2.0 diesel from new. I purchased it from a Nissan dealership in Derby and serviced in accordance with the service schedule by a Nissan dealership in Kent. Two weeks ago...
My future in-law needs commuter transport. His partner is pregnant he has not passed his test yet. Can you still obtain roadworthy Reliant 3 wheelers with reverse gear blocked? If so, can he drive it on...
Is buying a Jaguar S-Type R a terrible idea? I've found one for sale and am extremely tempted.
I have had a 2008 BMW 118 diesel SE for 14 months, However, I am worried because it has now been 20 months and more than 20 000 miles since the last service, yet the CBS indicator is still showing that...
I am hoping to buy a new Ford B-Max. I will do 11,000 miles a year, maostly of 8-10 mile trips and some motorway journeys. Which engine should I go for?
I need to have isofixings installed in my 2008 Jaguar X-type estate in order to take my grandchildren's current and future car seats, in accordance with developing rulings on child car seats.
Despite...
I have driven a Toyota Verso 2.0D for the last 7 years as a Company Car. Now being made redundant I am looking to buy a replacement. I am really pleased with the local Toyota Dealer and would be happy...
I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are looking old, we would like your opinion on a Volvo...
I am looking for a used hatchback. I have found a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 1.6 TDI BlueMotion with 76,000 on the clock for £8500. I do a reasonable number of long journeys and am not too worried about particulate...
I would like to replace my Volkswagen Golf Estate with a new car, which can carry three children, aged from a few months to seven years old. I don't want a people carrier and would prefer to have an SUV....
I've been waiting for the new 1.6dCi version of the Renault Trafic van/people-carrier to arrive, and I'd be grateful to know your opinion of the reliability record of the engine to-date.
Would you have...
I was caught and stopped by a policeman with a speed camera in Norfolk, I was caught doing 52mph in a 30mph zone. Last week I received a summons in the post. The summons has the incorrect registration...
My parents will soon be choosing a motability car but we're unsure of which vehicle would be most suitable. The car must be high for ease of access and the vehicle will be driven mainly inner city with...
I have previously had my 2007 Jaguar S-Type V6 diesel serviced by the dealer because I thought that it was important for re-sale value. It's now done 85,000 miles and I'm considering independent garage...
My wife wants a new (sporty) estate with expected 10,000 annual mileage. The budget won't stretch to a BMW 5 Series, so am thinking of something more in the Volkswagen/Skoda/Mazda range. Any suggestions?...
I bought a used Ford Fusion from a dealer 12 months ago. Last week the head gasket went and the car now needs a new engine. The car was bought with 11,000 miles, but I am a high mileage user and had the...
A few weeks ago my 17 year old daughter borrowed my wife's car to attend a Sunday evening church service. She parked in a public car park opposite the church without realising that she needed to pay. When...
I purchased a new Citroen Berlingo van last week, I noticed it was pulling to the left, I have driven on the right hand side of the road and it pulls to the left. I notice it because I am having to put...
We are thinking of trading our Volkswagen Golf Plus for a one year old Ford S-Max. It'll mainly do running around with a longer trip once a week on average. We like Titanium trim, but are unsure which...
I have a 2009 Hyundai i30 1.6 TDCI, which I bought from a main dealer four years ago.The car has been serviced and MoT'd by the dealer. I have complained from 50,000 miles on that the turbo is noisy and...
I am considering a nearly new Audi A6 Ultra 2.0 TDI. I believe these have new engines.How do they stand with the usual ideals with DPFs and 3 year+ old diesel problems?
Do you think £7500 for a 2010 Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI with 62k miles is a good price? What future problems am i likely to encounter?
Our garage has just fitted a new rear exhaust pipe to our 2005 Fiat Panda. My wife is fed up because the car now has a humming noise, especially at high speeds. The garage checked for leaks by putting...
I have recently discovered that some of the new Mercedes-Benz range are using Renault engines. I am surprised that I haven't seen anything about this in the motoring press. I am sure potential buyers should...
Should I replace the water pump on my Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 TDI when I change the cam belt? My main dealer says no but I'd like to be sure.
What would you recommend to replace a Citroen DS3? I need four-doors with grandchildren and I'd like a higher driving position. I'm looking to buy a new car.
My wife owns a 2010 Fiat 500C (convertible for sake of clarity) and we would like a confirmation that the aerial is actually in the windscreen itself, and not any external fittings, nor any upgrade?
My...
Have bought a 2007 Volvo S40 1.8 SE petrol with 125,000 on the clock, it has FSH but no evidence of timing belt change. I have conflicting info from the Volvo dealer and garages, one suggests car has timing...
I want to buy a small family car. My choices are a 2013 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI or a 2013 Ford Focus 1.6 TDI. Which would you buy?
I saw a 15 month old Citroen C3 Picasso advertised by a main dealer. I asked all the right questions as I wanted to avoid buying a car which had been used by a car hire firm or had been in an accident....
My 2003 Peugeot 807 had a new engine after a cam belt failure with 87,000 miles on the clock. The dealer fitted the new engine and clutch and reported the old turbo was ok and refitted. The new engine...
I am about to purchase a BMW 530i M Sport. However, the dealership is trying to sell me optional insurance products relating to the car and I am not sure if I need them.
They are selling:
- Cosmetic...
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