Questions from January 2013
I have just ordered a new Discovery 4 HSE and specified the 20in wheels as a "cost" option.
I still have time to change my spec. In your opinion would I better off sticking with the standard 19in wheels?...
Today I received a fine from Vehicle control Services for £60,I stopped my car on the main road out of Liverpool airport (first ever visit) to answer my mobile phone.
Photos show me stationary with footbrake...
I'm trying to decide which car to buy next and I keep going round in circles.
I always seem to regret my purchases soon after buying. I currently have a 2004 MG ZT 18.T which I love - stylish, comfy,...
I recently traded my 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi titanium in for a VW Golf 6 2.0 TDI GT. The car is a 3 door fitted with the optional 225 40 R18 wheels, it was a late 21st birthday present to myself. The...
It's a Vauxhall Vectra B 2.0DTI 16v. All was fine til the engine bay was washed. Now the engine management light comes on, Major loss of power, when cold will only rev to 1500, hot to 2500 any suggestions?
Nissan Almera 2006 has lost power on acceleration in all gears. I can get to full power after few mins of pumping the gas. Putting pedal to floor slightly helps accelerate but car still lacking. Nissan...
I am buying a car with run flats. Am I being over cautious in considering buying a spare wheel or a spare tyre, to keep for longer journeys?
I am considering buying a used Toyota RAV-4 no more than four years old, which must be automatic. I cannot work out which engine size and fuel would be the most economical.
A few weeks ago one of your readers wrote praising the benefits of a refresher course for older drivers. Can you please remind me of the company recommended? Does that company operate in Cornwall where...
The in-tank fuel pump in my July 2009, 1.6 Petrol Ford Focus failed on 26 December 2012. The AA transported the car 140 miles to my local independent garage who replaced the fuel pump at a cost of £406.
As...
I would like to surprise my wife with a new car. She currently drives an ageing VW Polo. Something sport with four- or five-doors is essential as we have two young kids. I have £5000 to spend. Something...
I would like to ask you if you recommend Volvo V40 D2 with powershift (the car is slower vs manual?, gear changes with this engine?). Also, do you know if Volvo intends to replace powershift with another...
I'm on the point of buying a new Panda Twinair and was wondering if there have been any issues, reliability or otherwise, with this new type of engine. The car will be used as a motorised shopping trolly...
We need a reliable and affordable seven-seater with fold down back seats and an economical diesel engine in it. We would like it to be as near 'normal' car size as possible as we very rarely need all seven...
I am insured with Diamond and on the 27th December, whilst out driving in a car park a woman came out of a junction, didn't stop and went right into the side of my car. She blamed me and said it was my...
I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 Direct. Engine warning light came on and the car just stopped and would only do 5mph. Scary as I had just left dual carriageway and had the kids in the car. Diagnosis...
You kindly answered my query earlier on which Toyota RAV-4 automatic is most economical but on your real mpg site you say that the 2.2 d4d auto will do 36.0 mpg.
Whereas the recommended 2.0i valvematic...
A few months ago my car was hit by a third party vehicle. Initially after the accident I made a note about the other driver's details. As there was almost no visible damage to neither mine or his car we...
We have currently owned owned a MkIII Golf GTi 16v since 2002, it has covered 248,000 miles and over the last year or so we have had to start to replace a few components, but it's still going strong. We...
I was just seeing if you know where the socket is on a Volkswagen Lupo 1.0 petrol so I can chip the car to give a bit more power? I have the kit for it but just can't find the socket to do this.
Towards the end of November I hit the back of another car so my fault, and submitted a claim duly answering the usual questions. When my car had been repaired my their garage the accident repairings left...
Having just had my second tyre blow out at high speed on a motorway, I'm looking to replace all 4 run flats on my BMW 525i Touring with the latest generation of the same. I'd rather be safe and suffer...
My Dad has been having horrendous trouble with his Volvo XC60. He purchased it from new in June 2011. Since then it has spent many, many weeks back at Volvo. The computer system fails in part - taking...
My car was recently written off in an accident where someone went into the back of me. My car was a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Elegance 1.2. If my budget was around £2500-£3000 for a replacement, what would you...
I have fitted an 2004 2.0-litre diesel engine to my Mazda 6 after the big ends went. Both engines have same engine code. I have now got what seems to be fuelling problems such as excess smoke and diesel...
Garage diagnostic indicates carburation problem bur none can be found and resetting removes warning light for about a month then comes back on at start up. Repeated several times, same result and garage...
I am just inquiring whether changing the fuel injectors on the scenic is a straight forward job, i ave changed the plugs and coils at present but need to sort out the injectors and am being messed around...
I have a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. First of all the horn started playing up and would only work occasionally, then it stopped all together. Then the wiper jets started working only now and and again, then...
I have a Discovery 3, which has been an excellent vehicle but has a plethora of gears. Older cars had 4 speed with overdrive on 3 and 4, which effectively made for 6 gears. Why do we not have cars with,...
All the windows of my 2009 Octavia estate open when the handbrake release is pressed.
We're preparing to sell our Renault Scenic (too big for a family of 3, too expensive) and after extensive internet searching have narrowed down our next car choice to either a Toyota Corolla (late '02-'07)...
How does one solve the problem of the exhaust control valve light being illuminated on the instrument console display?
We have a 1999 Felicia 1.3, bought one year old in 2000. It has been superb - very cheap and very reliable - doesn't owe us a penny and I am now a Skoda fan.
It will need replacing this year. It's on...
We have had our Escort Estate 10 years and are struggling to decide on suitable replacement. Due to arthriticky knees want something we can sit up in, enough leg room as I am 6ft 4", don't need huge...
My car started making a droning noise at speeds of 40mph+. There is no noise when turning left - it begins with the wheels straight and increases with right turns. There is a very slight vibration through...
I have a 2006 Subaru Forrester 2.0 XT AWD Automatic Petrol car and am getting conflicting costs for road tax. Could you possibly confirm the correct amount I should be paying for my road tax.
The timing chain has failed after approx 75000 miles, despite correct servicing. My garage who are currently undertaking repairs (they are in the Good Garage Scheme) contacted Fiat on my behalf but were...
Unfortunately I can't take too much time over the purchase as the car is needed soon so I would appreciate your help.
I have narrowed a search down to 2 Nissan Notes with identical specifications and...
Due to my high mileage covering 27,000 miles in 18 months in my petrol Ford Focus, I'm now looking to buy a diesel to replace it. However, I've previously had a Mondeo diesel (52-plate) which suffered...
I am about to purchase a Polo 1.4 auto with less than 4,000 miles (it was an ex Motability car) what should I look out for as it has done such a small mileage for a 3 year old car? Will the tyres, battery...
I bought my Kia Rio (2011 plate) in March 2012 which had only 4000 miles on the clock and was sold with the Kia 7 yr warranty. Within 2 months of buying it the car had an electrical problem which prevented...
I've recently puchased a 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro. It is a fabulous car and has been garaged during it's ownership by both previous owners. The last keeper lost one of the two sets of keys and I need...
I hire these in Spain and France and am impressed. I see that a new model is on its way. I am thinking of buying either a newish old model or waiting for a new model demonstrator. Anyone have a view...
I have a 'Transmission requires service' message on my on board read out and an orange engine light on permanently.
My trannie works very well (once warm), but reverts to limp mode (ie. manual shift and...
I need to replace the tyres on my 2004 Freelander (I confess that it is still running on the original tyes but with only 34k miles on the clock). It currently has Michelin Synchrone 215/65 R16 98H on alloy...
DO YOU KNOW OF ANY SPECIALIST THAT CAN SUPPLY RUN FLAT TYRES AND WHEELS FOR MY EVOQUE ? AS, VIEWING ADVANCING YEARS I DO NOT RELISH WHEEL CHANGING ESPECIALLY LATE AT NIGHT.
I have a Honda Jazz (registered 3 Jan 2005) and have covered 76,000kms (47,500 miles) to date.
I am now getting a noise at the back when driving at 50kms/hour or more, this has been diagnosed as a rear...
When I switch the headlights on steering arm switch, it doesn't come and sometimes it does - I checked all fuses they are fine
Will you tell me how to alter the Bi-Xenon headlamps for driving abroad please.
I cannot use the normal light deflectors with these lights.
My local Ford agent does not know and Ford do not reply to...
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