Questions from April 2011
I have a new car on order, but it's not available until September.
My current car is on good condition winter tyres, but it will need four new tyres if I go onto summer-grade tyres. I've only offered...
I run have a 2005 Citroen C4 1.6 diesel, with currently 84,000 miles on the clock. It's covering approximately 500 miles a week and has so far proven reliable (and very cheap to run). It'll probably be...
I have a Ford Focus 1.6 (2004).
The temperature gauge rises to normal within about 1 mile from acold start and the engine idles at the correct RPM (ie from cold start RPM to Normal Idle RPM.)
After a...
I am currently trying to find a car to buy and I have come across a 2003 1.3L Ford Fiesta LX, which has done 59,000 miles. It's priced at £2995 from an independent dealer (Croydon area).
The car drives...
My company car is a VW Touran 1.9 TDi which I have had serviced at the local VW main dealer four times. After each service I make a point of checking the oil level before driving away and I have been surprised...
I need to buy a car for my wife, who will be using it for mainly short trips with our two young children.
I am ruling out diesels due to the DPF issues with short trips, and it'd be a false economy when...
I have a new V70 Geartronic with D3 engine and 17inch wheels which are fitted with Conti Sport 3 Extra Load tyres.
Car has now done 2000 miles and since the arrival of warmer weather my wife and I have...
I have recently had a baby so the BMW 330 has to go, as it's not that baby friendly.
So we are looking to get a small car that is cheaper to run. We also have Pegeout 307 so we don't need a big car really....
I took delivery of my new car from the local dealership on 4th April, a dull but dry afternoon, having performed checks of the Gard-EXed paintwork condition, interior cleanliness, spare wheel in place,...
I wish to sell a registration number from a motorcycle that has not been on the road for many years.
How do I go about this?
I've got a Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDi. I lost engine power and an engine management light came on.
It turned out that the impeller on the turbo had broken.
I also had failure of an injector and carbon build...
I have just discovered that the VIN in my logbook has two errors, one wrong letter and a missing letter. The MOT certificate is correct. Is this likely to cause any problems?
i.e. should I 'let sleeping...
We recently took a BMW 320D coupe company car - We have found its a lovely car in may aspects but the way it follows the tracks in the road is terrible. In some circumstances you have to fight with the...
Following your advice on BMW sat nav that does not accept full postcode, this is the response I received from BMW
"Satellite Navigation systems have been fitted to our product and many other products...
I am currently in the process of buying a new car.
I note with some amazement that several manufacturers only offer one base (non-metallic) paint colour.
This really means that the RRP is not the RRP...
Our 1997 TVR Chimera wont start immediately after stopping when hot (i.e stopping for petrol!!!) It will eventually but only after cooling down. Is that normal?
Our 2009 Berlingo has worn out it's rear tyres in 20K miles - we hoped for and expected (based on many previous front wheel drive cars) around 30 - 40K.
Our dealer tells us that this is a common experience...
I recently took my car into a recommended garage to have a look at my 2003 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi because it was puffing out smoke on acceleration and cutting out, as well as making a bad knocking noise.
Before...
In the past 12 months all four of the injectors in my VW Passat's 2.0 170PS PD engine have failed and been replaced by a Volkswagen main dealer.
Is it possible to find out if the new parts are any better...
I have arthritis in my left knee, but a replacement joint is out of the question.
I’d accepted that I’d eventually have to buy a car with auto transmission until recently, when I drove a Hyundai i20 and...
Now winter has passed, I'm starting to research and plan for next winter.
At first I was assuming that getting rid of my BMW 318D would be the best plan, but I have seen a lot of advice around getting...
Read that EEC are proposing to base fuel tax on energy content rather than volume and to have separate taxes for carbon dioxide and fuel.
This could increase the UK diesel fuel price by up to 25%. Since...
I have an lpg conversion in my 1995 BMW 316i, and I can smell gas near the tank in the boot.
I have checked the filler and it's not that, any idea what it could be?
In a typical UK car(with the steering wheel on the right side) how are the pedals positioned in an automatic transmission car? What leg do you use to push them, the right like in US or the left?
I have a Honda Accord Tourer on an 05-plate with 102k on the clock.
There has been a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin since back in December which I have dealt with by having the recirculate air function...
I'm looking to buy a new van which must comply with the new London transport emissions criteria starting Jan 2012, what would you recommend?
The order for my new car included a factory sunroof. The dealer subsequently advised that they expect the car on 31st March.
The dealer then advised sunroofs are a problem and delivery is now expected...
I've considered an LPG conversion on my 2.4-litre Hyundai Santa Fe but some installers don't recommend it.However, some do.
I believe the problem is that the valves are too soft, even with a lubrication...
In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic.
After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised to hear that the pads were worn 50%(os) and 70%(ns).
The...
I am not a high mileage driver.
How do I prevent problems with the diesel particulate filter on this vehicle?
We come from Cornwall. In february we went to Kent for my aunts funeral.
My mother drove to Strood and parked in Netto car park. For ten minutes she went into the Wilkinsons shop, bought something, and...
I bought a car two weeks ago from a garage. When I sent off for the log book the DVLA said it needed a VC check before it could issue one.
I have contacted the garage and they said it could be anything...
I am considering buying a Polo 1.2TDI (Not the BlueMotion).
Is it chain-cam? I assume as a three cylinder diesel it is a little rough and noisy, but is there anything else against it as the mpg figures...
I was driving through a 30mph limit which ended and a 40mph limit started.
I was doing about 45 mph when I noticed a camera van. As this only happened recently I have not received (and do not know if...
I was at the Glasgow Fort on Sunday 10th of April. I had parked in a disabled bay and I returned to find a parking charge notice from Town and City Parking ltd.
It said I had 10 days to pay a £30 parking...
One of my rear electric windows will not operate.
I can hear a clicking sound coming from inside when I operate the switch, but there is no movement.
It is an 07 Volkswagen Passat Estate. The other rear...
I collected a brand new car on Sat 2nd Feb.
I took it home and noticed a paint fault that the factory and dealer had missed so I took it straight back expecting them to polish out the fault.
After a...
I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of.
I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...
I'm planning to order one of these cars soon but not sure which one is better in terms of long term ownership. We've always owned petrol cars so I'm inclined toward the 3.2 TFSI, but I'm open to the idea...
My Nissan Almera (52 plate), has developed a noise, sort of like a whistly, woo-woo noise.
It sounds like it is coming from the front of the car but I'm not sure where, as I can only hear it while driving....
I'm looking to sell my 1996 plate 911 Targa (993 type).
Good condition; 84,000 miles, I suspect it's worth around the low 20k mark. I live in central London. What's the best way for me to sell it to get...
I was wondering if anyone could give me a ball park figure for what this massive service should cost on my 2003 VW Golf?
I'm bracing myself for the worst as I believe its time for the cambelt to be changed.
If...
I recently bought an ex-demonstrator Citroen C3 Picasso - it was a good deal, but came with Citroen's 'Cloverleaf' 17 inch alloys and Michelin 205/45R17 88V low-profile tyres.
I knew these would produce...
The starter motor failed in September 10, the new (brand new, genuine Vauxhall) replacement failed the next day.
This was replaced by the main dealer at no cost. The Starter motor has now failed again,...
My 2001 Mazda MX5 convertible has a hole in the roof and the roof needs replacing. Can you recommend a trustworthy repairer in East London (E14).
Where can I find my car key code or car key number?
I need a replacement key because I misplaced one of my keys
All the dials on my Peugeot 807 2.2 HDI stopped working.
An auto electrician has replaced the under bonnet fuse box, which had been damaged by water ingress, and also the BSI computer unit.
He can't...
During its first 90,000 miles my Civic pinked under acceleration below 2,500rpm unless I used my right foot with great sensitivity.
This week the car had a 90,000 mile service and all the pinking has...
I've got a 2006 Vectra 2.2 SRi direct with 29,000 miles.
I just bought it two weeks ago and noticed there was 'mayo' on the oil filler cap, and upon investigating further, in the breather pipe to the...
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