Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (05 plate) engine whooshing noise when accelerating

My Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (05 plate) has started to make a whooshing noise when accelerating hard from about 1700rpm upwards. This has just started happening since all four injectors seals were replaced. I...

Replacement for an old Jeep Cherokee?

I need to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2.5td - we use as a second car mainly for our small holding. We want a vehicle with very good fuel economy, which can pull a medium sized trailer a couple of times...

Timing belt change

I have a 2004, 54 plate, Peugeot Partner Combi 2.0 HDi which has done 45,000 miles. What is the recommended mileage or vehicle age at which the timing belt should be replaced, and should anything else...

Can you make your readers aware of this consultation relating to the extension of HGVs by seven feet?

May I draw readers attention to the consultation to allow articulated HGVs to become 7 feet longer? The DfT wants everyone to participate in the consultation, which is at www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/2011-06/....

Is it credible that the new Mercedes-Benz CKS 350 petrol returns 40mpg?

I was surprised by the fuel consumption claim of 40mpg combined for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 petrol model. I think the old model 320CDI was 36mpg combined (37.2mpg on 245 rear tyres). I have a 5-year-old...

Why is there such a long waiting time for the Hyundai ix35?

I ordered in November 2010 a Hyundai ix35 2.0 4WD diesel Premium. At the time of ordering the dealer in High Wycombe informed me Hyundai UK were not accepting orders from the dealerships due to back orders,...

What makes an ex-police car such a good deal?

Can you please explain why various police forces have to purchase Mercedes-Benz and BMW cars when a Ford Mondeo Estate will do (almost) exactly the same job? They cost much less to purchase and far less...

Thanks for recommending a Mazda 2 for my wife.

Thanks to your suggestion, my wife bought a new Mazda 2 last November, which is the best small car either of us has ever driven, and she was a Yaris convert until then. I totally agree with you that not...

Why is Autoglass's windscreen repair cost for our BMW E38 so high?

My wife's year 2000 BMW 728 E38 requires a new windscreen. We contacted our insurer, Swiftcover and were told that we could have the replacement handled completely by Auto-Glass. I phoned them a few days...

What are the benefits of nitrogen-filled tyres?

My local ATS is offering to inflate my tyres with nitrogen as an alternative to air. What are the benefits of doing this, as the cost is not very much?

How can I get my dealer to program my Mercedes-Benz sat nav for UK postcodes?

I have recently read your comments on sat navs not accepting UK postcodes. I have this problem on my Mercedes-Benz plus another fault. In spite of pursuing this situation with the Mercedes-Benz dealer...

Should I inform my insurance company about a minor accident where my neighbour hit my car?

My neighbour reversed out of his driveway on Saturday and hit my car, which was parked on the highway. He is full of remorse, admits full liability and is going to submit a claim through his insurance...

What are the best ways of buying a vehicle privately without involving cash?

When buying vehicles from private sellers, there are two methods of payment not involving cash that I have used. Both require the seller to accompany me to a branch of my bank or building society. One...

What is the fault that is preventing my Audi A4's self-levelling Xenon lights to level properly?

I just had some repairs to defective paintwork by a professional body shop on my 5-year-old Audi A4. Since getting the car back, the self-levelling Xenon headlights initially adjust when I turn the lights...

Should I replace my Honda Jazz with a newer model or is there another car I could consider?

I am 80 years young and my current Honda Jazz is now three years old. This is my second Jazz and I am well satisfied with this model. Knowing nothing about the mechanics, I have been changing my car every...

Which safe, comfortable hatchback would you recommend to replace my Renault Laguna?

I may well change my car - can you make any suggestions please? We are both retired and travel abroad without the car several times a year so our annual mileage is fairly low. My ideal is - a good ride,...

Can you recommend cars of a larger size than the KIA Venga or Nissan Note?

Thank you for your suggestions of KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20, Nissan Note, Toyota Verso S and Honda Jazz. Can you suggest any bigger cars with good access?

Where can I get a good price for my friend's Mercedes-Benz SLK?

My neighbour (now in Dubai) has asked me to dispose of her 1997 Mercedes-Benz 2-litre SLK manual car which has sat unused on her car space for 15 months. I have the key, paperwork and her letter giving...

Should I offer £8,000 for this 2009 Chrysler Sebring convertible?

I've been offered a 2009/09 Chrysler Sebring convertible 2.0 diesel manual, one owner, in metallic black with 16,000 miles, service history and replacement alloys under warranty, for £11,000. Optional...

Why do motorway service areas encourage customers to leave so quickly?

I met with a colleague at Cambridge Services (A14) today, enjoying a leisurely chat over coffee, purchased from the onsite facilities. After a while we decided to extend our discussion over a bite of lunch,...

Why did my insurance premium increase when I removed my wife from the policy?

I have just spoken to two insurers concerning my motor renewal premium. As I own two cars and my wife never drives the car I am about to renew, it seemed to me that it would be worthwhile limiting driving...

Why do drivers want 'sport' suspension and large wheels?

Our other car is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C220CDI Estate Auto (CO2 emissions 154 g/km). It is brilliant. For the test drive, Mercedes-Benz produced a car with sport suspension and 19-inch wheels. I found that...

Why couldn't Mercedes-Benz supply a spare winter tyre for my friend's E-Class in March?

A German friend was in England in March in his E-Class fitted with Continental winter tyres. He had a puncture, which damaged the tyre beyond repair and drove to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer on the...

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....

What can I replace my Peugeot Partner with for £25,000 new?

I need to replace my Peugeot Partner with an automatic diesel with a similar load capacity. What is available new up to £25,000?

Am I breaking the law by selling my car outside my house with a 'For Sale' sign in the window?

Recently I had my old car for sale outside my house with a "For Sale" sign in the window. To my astonishment I was visited by a local authority officer who presented me with a notice telling me that I...