Which SUV offers good fuel economy and cheap road tax?

I've had a Shogun for a couple of years and it’s been faultless as a family runabout. I love the size, the 4x4 capability, comfort and the fact that everything works perfectly and always has. However,...

Which petrol car to replace my Rover 75?

The time has come for me to part with my 2003 Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, probably the best car I've ever owned, and I'd be very grateful for your opinions on a suitable replacement. Occasionally I need a capacious...

Breakdown recovery damaged our driveway - what should we do?

A large transporter belonging to the AA parked in our drive, extending a hydraulic ramp to load a neighbour’s car. After they had left we noticed damage to our drive. The combined weight of the vehicles...

Can emissions be reduced by fitting Michelin Primacy 3 tyres?

You printed a letter I sent you regarding larger wheels fitted with low profile tyres increasing exhaust emissions, and pushing vehicles up into the next VED band. In your printed reply, you mentioned...

Why did our Volkswagen Transporter lock itself shut with the engine running?

My son owns a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter T28 TDI. On a Friday morning at a temperature of -8 degrees centigrade, he started up to warm the interior and clear the windows etc. Returning after about 20...

Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it?

In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I got it as a second, occasional use car from its only...

I've got 40,000 miles out of my Mazda 6's factory-fitted Bridgestone Turanza tyres.

I read with interest PH's email regarding getting only 20,000 miles out of the front tyres of his Mondeo. I've just changed the front tyres on my 2008 Mazda 6 Estate and the car has done 40,000 miles on...

Should we buy a Focus or a Fiesta, and with which engine?

My wife I are now in our 80s and we have a 9-year-old Focus and a 5-year-old Fiesta. I am no longer allowed to drive due to poor eyesight so we propose to sell both cars and buy a new Fiesta as my wife...

Very pleased with winter tyres on my BMW X5.

I was up and out at 8am this morning to beat the kids on their sledges so I could try the winter tyres on my X5 on virgin snow. The verdict: absolutely brilliant. I bought a set of BMW 17-inch alloys off...

How should I safely sell my car for cash?

I had intended to sell my car using BCA Sure-sell but I may have a private buyer in a friend of a friend. How do I ensure he doesn't get the car before I get my money? I've heard bankers drafts aren't...

My BMW 5 Series' DPF fault also caused the turbocharger to fail - is this to be expected?

I own a 2007 5 Series BMW diesel automatic. The car has a full service history, but is high mileage at 85,000. The DPF light came on and the message said that the car was safe to continue driving, however...

Number plates stolen - what should I do?

Two weeks ago the number plates were stolen from my car in a public car park. I have reported it to the police and have a crime number. I have also informed my insurance company and replaced the plates....

Recommendation for Drivethedeal.

I took delivery of a Hyundai Santa Fe auto a couple of weeks ago. All went exactly to plan and the registration documents landed a few days ago. Based on my transaction I can recommend Drivethedeal. The...

Very pleased with my Pirelli Scorpion tyres.

I can endorse your recommendation of Pirelli Scorpion STRs. I had them fitted to my 2004 Volvo XC70 when I bought it used. I have never had a moment's problem with them even on quite snowy roads over the...

Why do BMW's wheels seem to get damaged so easily?

I’ve just finished reading a long-term wrap-up test of a BMW 535i. One of the points the raised was with respect to the wheels and tires. During the course of the test, over 40,000 miles in two years,...

Why does my Hyundai's ISG keep failing?

I bought a new Hyundai ix20 in May 2011. The ISG (Intelligent Stop and Go) stopped working after ten days and since then it's been back to the garage half a dozen times to be fixed. Each time, the car...

Very pleased with LV Insurance.

I'm 69 years old and drive a RAV4, insured with LV. My renewal quote was 7.5 per cent lower than last year's premium. Prior to renewal I rang LV to inform them of an SP30 I collected in March last year....

What law says speedos are not to under-read?

Is there a law which says speedos are not to under-read?

Will I get my money back from Autolaw following the company's closure?

I am having considerable problems with Autolaw. I forwarded a series of e-mails and got a reply for Charlotte de'Luss to sort it out. That was about three weeks ago. I rang the number on my invoice only...

Suggestions for an auto without dpf and powershift problems

A friend has got into trouble with a 2008 Focus 2.0 diesel powershift. It's the usual things you write about - DPF failing, very expensive to get repaired (only by a Ford dealer), plus auto problems, with...

Engine failure BMW320D Timing belt

I bought a second hand BMW 320D E92 coupe with 140KM in December last year. It came with a full BMW service history. Unfortunately the timing belt snapped on the motorway six weeks ago resulting in the...

Is a DPF essential?

A warning about particle filter failure has started to show up intermittently. My garage tells me it needs replacing but there is possible chance that BMW might make a small goodwill contribution to the...

What value is a new engine?

I have a 2008 (08) Citroen C4 Grand Picasso which has 45,000 miles on the clock. Due to Turbo and Engine failure it has just been fitted with a completely new Turbo and Engine from a Citroen Main Dealer...

Replace drivers side mirror for ford focus

Someone clipped my drivers side mirror and badly damaged it - is there a way to get it replaced cheaper. It could be well over £200 from a Ford dealer for a replacement & fitting which is a rip off. You...

Spurious and Fraudulent Whiplash Claims

To whom do I complain? I had a very minor collisions in a supermarket car park. The owner of what might politely be referred to as a rusty car reversed across my rear bumper. The damage to my car was...

Fuel consumption tests

I'm glad to see the DT taking up the cause for improving the completely unrealistic 'Official' consumption figures. As you say, manufacturers are simply designing to the test. I wrote to my MP and DfT...

Which 1.4 TSI?

You have steered me away from the higher powered versions of this engine and so (bearing in mind the requirement for more space than a Golf Plus), which would you suggest as the most successful application...