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My nearest petrol station is BP, and I have been running my Mercedes 190e 2.0 on Ultimate.
Would I benefit by seeking out a Shell station and using V-Power?
I am looking at buying an Audi A4 Saloon. I have been advised by the Audi dealer that, although I live in London and use a car mainly in town type traffic, the Audi diesel is perfectly OK.
Other people...
I recently noticed the sound of water sloshing about on the passenger side of my 2007 Tigra convertible on braking or cornering.
My local agent said it was water in the sill and charged me £88 to clear...
At low speed, say 5mph, my Kia Cee'd lurches violently, typically in car parks, slow traffic etc.
I tried another which does the same but not so badly as far as I can tell. Dealer says nothing wrong...
As an avid reader of your forum can you explain to me, why, based on your knowledge you furnish so many people who inquire about what to do regarding misfuel, with incorrect information? The last question...
I own a BMW 1 Series 120D M Sport which was purchased from new in March 2008. Since the beginning of this year I have noticed that the Efficient Dynamics does not work. (The automatic Start / Stop system).
The...
I insure my Citroen C4 GP with LV=, mainly so we can be in Europe more than the usual 60 days. This year my renewal came up at £228, but I thought maybe we needed a replacement vehicle in Europe if we...
Our main car, as above has just had its main annual service and I was advised to have additional work at the same time - replacing a faulty offside driveshaft and stub. I will be having the front brake...
I recently suffered an unrepairable crack to my Peugeot 206 windscreen and, unsure if it was worth claiming on my insurance, I called two companies to get an idea of repair costs. Autoglass quoted £454.72...
Thank you for your reply to my e-mail about Clause 56 of the Protection of Freedoms Bill concerning private parking penalties and for your comments on the letter sent to me by Eric Pickles that I copied...
I was most saddened to read of the death of a policeman, struck down by a HGV on the M1 while helping a lady who had broken down on the hard shoulder. PC Goodlad, of the Wakefield police, was off duty...
Thank you for a quick reply about Mercedes-Benz GLs. Would we get a better vehicle for the same money from a large 4x4 dealer in London or the south, where the vehicle had never been used off-road, as...
How's this for service from Audi? A few months ago my A4 3-litre Quattro's steering and ESP lights came on so I got the car to my local dealer in the Midlands. It then took Audi UK nearly seven weeks to...
As grandparents who are also part-time child carers, we need to change our car to accommodate a new addition to the family. I am looking for a petrol-powered car that will seat six and is reliable and...
I booked my Honda Civic in for its first service since I bought it, mileage 13,000. I was asked if I wanted an engine flush for an extra £33. I asked what this was and was told they flush out all the oil...
Over the recent past I have read what to me seem conflicting views on diesel-engined cars and the problems that different types of driving and mileage can create. I have a two year old Mondeo Titanium...
I was pleased to note that you had singled out the Abarth 500 as one of your favourite cars in a recent Telegraph Motoring feature. I'm still very much enjoying mine. Can you advise me about fuel? I have...
I’m looking for a 7-seater. I want to avoid the S-Max because I think they seem very unwieldy. If I bought new and was less concerned about economy and transmission, what order would you put Sorento, Grand...
As a long time reader of your column I do not recall anyone asking this question: Both my wife and I have leg trouble and need a car with a 'flat floor', i.e. one with virtually no door sill and an upright...
My wife has just purchased a new Nissan Juke automatic 4-wheel drive from Charles Hurst, as her health dictates an automatic. Nissan states combined fuel consumption is 37.2 mpg and extra urban of 47.1....
I have a 2008 Skoda Octavia Scout, 66,000 miles. It is almost ready for a complete tyre change and I am considering fitting winter tyres until March and then replacing them with a new set of standard tyres....
You claim that "too much toe-in will make a car's steering feel light and very vague". I think you're getting your toe-in and toe-out mixed up. Toe-in will give a pronounced self-centering characteristic...
Knowing that replacement car keys are expensive, when we bought our Honda Jazz in 2009 we decided to keep the spare key in our wall safe. Unfortunately in March this year we were burgled and the thieves,...
I very much enjoyed your recent 'Comfy Cars' article - and it prompted a query on behalf of my wife, and possibly many other passengers who suffer from back and hip pains, especially after being driven...
A warning. I used www.breakeryard.com to obtain a set of wheels for winter tyres and received a dozen or so competing emails from breakers. I selected my preferred quote and dialled the mobile number 07013...
Can you tell me if I am less likely to have particulate filter problems this winter if I always use Shell V-Power diesel in my new Volvo V70 2 litre D3?
I recently asked for advice on the best car for a driving instructor, and one of the recommendations was a Hyundai i10. I dismissed this as having no student appeal. However, I recently had a Hyundai i30...
The 3-year warranty on my Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Sport Estate is about to expire. Mercedes-Benz gives the option to extend but I have seen Warranty Wise and Warranty Direct. Warranty Direct has quoted...
I have been struggling to find a balance of cars in our garage. Our current cars are a 12-year-old Range Rover converted to LPG and a modified 55 plate Audi S4 V8. The latter satisfies my need for speed...
I was interested to read the answer to "AB, Ormskirk". You said that one couldn't question the quality of a nine-year old car that was originally designed to last about seven years. My grandson is just...
I recently forwarded you a quote to get my three 17-year-old triplets driving. I got a quotation of £1300 for a 2010 Toyota Auris with my daughter as the policyholder and my two sons, plus my wife and...
I have a 2011 Land Rover Freelander XS TD4. Diesel 2,179cc, windscreen marked: Land Rover 43R - 00 1566 ASI M848 DOT459. My Freelander, purchased from new in April this year, has various smears over most...
About the middle of 2010, we received a letter addressed to a Mr Alan Thompson at our address. We are the first owners of a new house, which was built on the site of the old village hall, and Mr Thompson...
Last year I bought a 2WD Yeti and have been very pleased with it. I recently had the first service (15,000 miles) and was informed the front tyres needed to be replaced. This seems poor performance in...
My wife and I have a much-loved 2004 Rover 75 V6 auto. We have had the car from new and it has 135,000 miles on the clock. It still runs beautifully and has just completed a 3,600-mile European tour. For...
November’s London to Brighton Veteran Car run has awoken my fresh air gene. What can you recommend as a suitable 4-seater cabriolet, preferably petrol and with a reasonable boot, top down for around £15,000?
I would be grateful for your opinion and advice with a problem I have with my Jazz. It is an automatic purchased new in September 2003, with 33,000 on the clock. It is driven mainly around town and monthly...
On a recent day out to London with a friend, as he parked his car at Hillingdon Tube Station, I paid the daily £5 charge at the appropriate machine. On our return later in the day, we found a parking ticket...
No wonder insurances are increasing fast. The major problem appears to be caused by the insurers, whilst uninsured drivers no doubt bear a considerable part. My granddaughter had an accident on her motorbike...
Could you recommend the best car for someone who is registered disabled with severe arthritis who has limited power in her arms? Her present car is an automatic with power-assisted steering, but she finds...
I recently renewed my car insurance with a reputable company. This time I took a closer look at the terms and exclusions, and was perturbed by the following statement. In the case of an unoccupied vehicle...
Most insurance policies provide a 'driving other cars' extension that gives basic third party cover to the policyholder. Most policies now provide cover (minimum required by law in the appropriate country)...
I own a Citroen C5 automatic diesel. I have experienced problems where, when parked for a number of days, the battery runs down. I had it checked by the garage and each time they say the battery is good,...
I find it ironic that on the day you print two letters presenting a balanced view on Clause 56 of the Protection of Freedom Bill, it was widely reported that a wheel clamper had been fined £750. From what...
My insurance brokers, with whom I have been dealing for many years and who usually provide cover for our vehicles, always offer 'Legal Protection' at an additional cost of just under £20. Is it worth having...
We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who said it was a problem with the particulate filter,...
Hi there. I noticed the dipped beam headlamp bulbs fitted to our Hyundai Coupe Siii 2 litre were getting a bit dim. Internet forums suggested that bulbs dim over time, and as these were original equipment...
I have a Kia Sorento 2.5XS auto, 118,000 miles on clock good condition how much should I sell it for? And who with?.
I have had since new a 1989 Golf 3 door 1300cc hatchback which continues to run sweetly, apart from one long-term problem which has mystified mechanics.
Since 1997, the car has suffered coolant loss...
Could you please offer some advice on what to do if I am thinking of buying a modern classic car from the 80s or 90s?
I have been reading that the increasing use of Bioethanol in fuels will damage the...
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