Buying a used Honda Civic - how do I get a good deal?

I'm interested in buying a used 2007-09 Honda Civic 1.8 i-vtec. Is now (January) a good time to buy and should I be going to a Honda Dealer, used car dealer or private to get the best deal?

Condensation problem - how do I fix it?

My Rover 25 is suffering from heavy condensation on the windows. I've sealed the sunroof with duct tape, but it's still the same. Can you help?

What's the best all-weather tyres for Volkswagen Touareg?

What are the best all weather tyres for a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg with tyre size 255/55R18 109V? Also, potholes are by the thousand around here on the secondary roads and my council refuses to meet any...

When should I change the oil and filter?

I own a Vauxhall Zafira, but find that fully synthetic oil costs an arm and a leg. I only cover 7000 miles a year and am told that some engines are happy for this type of oil for two years or 20,000 miles....

Powered steering fault

My son's 2002 Honda Civic power steering does not work until the engine is warm. In the summer this may only be a few seconds, but in winter it can be several minutes. Any idea what's going wrong?

Should I fix or sell my car?

I live alone and am very reliant on my 2003 BMW 3 Series. It has done 110,000 miles and has been very reliable, but the indicators have a recurring electrical fault, the vacuum pump is leaking and both...

Leaving a car in storage

I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the battery on charge, but I could arrange for a relative...

Buying an SUV - two or four-wheel drive?

I want to buy a new SUV to cope with rural roads and winter conditions. Am I right in thinking that a four-wheel drive car will be best, or is the technology in the two-wheel versions enough for icy/snowy...

Drop in fuel consumption

My mother has owned a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDI from new and has been very pleased with the car. However, a few weeks ago, she noticed a sudden drop in fuel efficiency (the car was doing around...