Questions from May 2011
Had the mid section and rear box of the exhaust replaced at the beginning of March 2011.
One fault is that the exhaust whines on acceleration - I assume this is because it is a new part and needs to be...
We need a family car with a seat height of 26in/66cm for my wife with hip problem to access.
My car is 13-months-old and has done 11,000 miles. I noticed what I thought to be excessive scoring on the nearside rear brake discs and to a lesser extent on the offside. I took it in to the dealer to...
I have a 2005-plate (manufactured 2004) Ford Focus Estate, 1.8 petrol.
It has just passed its MOT but with a note to the effect that it is rusted underneath - I presume the part of the car closest to...
I recently bought a C3 Citroen Picasso with 195/55 Michelin Energy saving tyres on 16" alloy wheels.
For winter use I intend to buy 16" steel rims and would like advice on which winter tyres to fit.
I'm trying to help my sister-in-law buy a car, but need your help please.
She wants an automatic 4WD with seven seats. Of the choices available the majority are diesels with DPFs and as the vehicle will...
My daughter left her locked A3 (59 plate) outside her home in W London for 3 days while abroad.
On her return and on getting into the car she immediately noticed the glove box contents on the floor and...
I have an absolutely immaculate VW Gold mk2 1.6 driver. The only problem is the transistorized ignition unit (tci unit) has stopped receiving its 12 volt feed.
I bought a new ignition switch as this...
My car is nearly 3 years old and SEAT want to sell me an extended warranty; three options from £304-£202pa depending on coverage. However even the "gold" option has a very large list of exclusions. Is...
I have reently bought a 2005 Chevrolet Luv which was an official import for some time under the Isuzu ownership of that time (Isuzu Rodeo Denver). Excellent truck, but the key fobs do not work and this...
My wife's Freelander is nearly 3-years-old and we have recently noticed a whistling noise which our local Land Rover dealer has diagnosed as a bearing in the turbo.
Land Rover have refused to repair...
We have owned a 1989 Volvo 740 estate from new and now want to buy a relatively new used car (or a very low priced new car) to replace it. The new car must have a low fuel consumption. Medium sized, well...
Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!
I bought a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic 1.4 from a dealer on 19th April 2011. I paid £1,550 plus traded in my old car which he scrapped and gave me a £50 discount for.
When I looked at it it had new...
My Peugeot 306 Meridian just failed its MOT based on its high emissions despite having a new catalytic converter and lambda sensor. Any ideas what it could be? I really dont want to pay even more money...
Today's diesel fuel is low sulphur - an EU requirement for polution control - but sulphur helps lubricate the fuel system. I have been told that by adding 2 stroke oil (1 to 200) to each tank of fuel this...
I recently bought a Ford Ka "Studio" and have serious problems when trying to refuel the car, due to the design of the lockable filler cap.
The problem is that the filler cap spins continuously and...
I currently drive a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI, I'm looking to get a new car and I'm keen to get the best economy possible.
I'm not fussed about aesthetics. Even though I live in a City (cardiff) I commute...
My 56 reg golf plus has finally produced an ESP failure caption. It has covered 30,000 miles with full VWSH.
The main dealer diagnostic indicates a failure which requires an ABS unit repair kit, which...
I am wondering, in the event of a car accident, i.e. if I went into someone and they claimed on my insurance, would it be me who pays the excess or them?
Also, what about no claims bonuses? If someone...
I have a 2004 VW Touran TDi Sport. Recently, the boot lock has starting acting strangely. The boot will, of it's own accord, unlock itself and/or if unlocked will release itself onto the secondary catch....
Hi, I have just taken ownership of my mothers VW Lupo 1.4 Auto, W-reg with 14k on the clock.
Great little car but my dilema is this: keep it as a run about until my daughter is 17 in 18 months or trade...
I have a couple of problems with my Golf.
Firstly the front and rear washers are not working. Fluid is in the compartment and I can hear the motor trying to work but nothing comes out.
I also have...
I have approx. £13,000 to spend on a used car. I love the Ford Mondeo but I also like the Insignia, mainly because of the inside. Which one would you buy? I only do about 5,000 miles per year which includes...
I recently had the brakes serviced on my Zafira and ended up having new discs on the front and new pads all round.
£300 later and my car was far worse and frankly dangerous to drive. Returned the car...
I get a rattle type noise from the engine when I press clutch pedal. When fully pressed the noise disappears. I have a BMW 1-series.
I have a Fiat 500 Sport which was serviced just before its third birthday.
I had reported a grumbling noise from the back and an unreliable gauge for outside temperature.
The garage reported that...
I've owned this car for 5 years now and just recently I've noticed a change in my temperature gauge.
Last winter, a few minutes into my journey, if I stopped at a traffic light, my gauge would go from...
My Tigra, which I've had about two weeks, has developed a fault. It drives fine, it starts fine, and it runs great until it's warm enough for the air injector pump to cut out. Then the engine becomes lumpy...
My mother in law has recently been having trouble with her turbo-diesel Corsa - it's been displaying the engine light (intermittently). Her local independent suggested the air mass sensor might be at...
I have Ford Fiesta Ghia 1600 auto. With the air con on or off, I am getting a dampish slightly soapy smell. Are you able to advise what the problem might be?
I'm planning on buying the new VW Polo 1.4 Trendline.
For me, reliability is one of the most important factors when coming to choose the right vehicle.
Upon reading your review on the "What's bad"(on...
I have a Sept 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 diesel, which has been totally reliable and trouble free for 3.5 years.
I have read your advice that diesels start costing money in years 4-6. What is likely to need doing...
My BMW 530d was purchased from Ford dealer earlier this year for £10,000.
On collection of the car it was noted the incorrect tyres (non run-flats)were fitted to the front of the car, at this stage it...
I was involved in a shunt last week in a motorway services car park. I believe the other driver to be at fault and they appeared to agree at the scene, however now that I have contacted the insurance...
A friend spends a lot of time sitting in rush hour traffic and is thinking of buying a hybrid car in order to cut down on fuel consumption and emissions.
He is impressed with the luxury and claimed fuel...
I have bought a used 206SW 1.4 HDi. On the drive home (20 miles) I felt that the engine was misfiring, but power seemed to be reasonable. On getting home wondering what might have caused this I sniffed...
A reflection on the damage that may be caused by bad road surfaces. In Ottawa, Canada, we lived in a seven-storey apartment building in a residential area. The road was not especially busy but single-decker...
I was surprised last week when my 2006 CLK Mercedes-Benz, with fewer than 15,000 miles, failed its MOT because both of the front seatbelts had some fraying (seven inches). The local dealership does not...
My daughter has had a 2009 1.6 Zetec Ford Focus for about 16 months, purchased from a Ford dealer with about 3,500 miles recorded when acquired. Soon after she took possession, she complained that the...
Your reply in the Telegraph suggests that people joining the motorway should expect drivers already on the carriageway to give way when it is very clear that the responsibility for merging safely is firmly...
I refer specifically to an item under the heading 'Suffolk Punch' on Saturday 23 April 2011. Please advise the title of the legislation said to be launched recently to come into force this Spring. I have...
My 19-year-old daughter phoned me at 9pm from the side of the A1 where she was broken down on her way to university. Whilst I was talking to her (she did not have breakdown cover) an AA patrolman on his...
What is the maximum permitted trailer weight when towing with a Category B licence? How does this change when the licence holder has categories B and E? I have been unable to find anyone who can supply...
I need to sell my beloved Audi A2 quickly. Is there a special following for this car? Where could I advertise it? It’s a 2005 1.4 SE TDI with low mileage and full service history.
We are thinking of replacing my wife's car, which is a 2003 Peugeot 206 Verve, 1,124cc. We would welcome your recommendation to meet the following requirements:- 1. 4 door with hatchback. 2. Slightly larger...
Earlier this year I was given a 1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 to use as a second car and for my partner’s son who has just turned 17 to get extra learning time in. Unfortunately, within three weeks it was stolen....
I will be most grateful if you can help in the resolution of a misunderstanding that has caused a bit of a rift between me and the husband of a long-time family friend. The husband took it personally when...
What is wrong with people who misfuel their cars? Do they not understand there are things you just do not do? I find it difficult to believe that such people actually are allowed on the roads. Please allay...
My daughter has just bought a secondhand car and has had two or three failures that she only discovered soon after buying the car. The car is an 8-year old MINI Cooper. The vendor is refusing to reimburse...
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