Trending topics in January 2015
Questions from January 2015
My 2011 Volkswagen Passat Estate has had water ingress problems for years. It was supposedly fixed whilst under warranty, but now the warranty has expired and the water leaks have returned.
My local...
My Audi central locking keys will not work. How can I fix them?
The temperature gauge on my car went suddenly below 0 then came back up slowly. Is something jammed or faulty?
Our 2014 Fiat 500C will not pull away on hills, without heavy revving. The dealer has taken the car in three times, but the problem hasn’t been fixed. They now cannot offer any solutions as they say it’s...
The external temperature display on my 2002 Citroen C3 gives the wrong reading. Even in these cold temperatures it is reading that the outside temperature is 30 degrees Celsius. Any tips on how to correct...
I have a Peugeot 106 and over the past week I have noticed the temperature light on my dashboard flashing up from time to time. I recently had some work done on my car and asked the garage to look into...
I have a 2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel with four-wheel drive on standard 18-inch wheels. The ride is very hard and you have on previous occasions recommended changing for 16 or 17-inch wheels.
However...
I've noticed that it seems to take 15 mins or so for the heater to warm up on my 2011 Volkswagen Touran. Why is this?
A while back you mentioned that Renault had just introduced a twin turbo version of the 1.6 dci engine - producing 160PS. You thought that it might find its way into the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail.
I'm...
I am about to start a 130 mile round trip commute and have only recently passed my driving test. I am also expecting a baby, so ideally would like a small manual family car with a good sized boot, that's...
Given that diesel is becoming an anathema, can you suggest petrol automatic cars that are good for towing caravans?
A BMW dealer has quoted £1200 to have the heater matrix replaced on our 320i Touring, as it only heats the passenger side of the car. Is this excessive and if so can you suggest where might be good to...
I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec with Powesrhift automatic gearbox which two weeks after I bought it started making "clunking" noises at slow speeds from cold. Ford Dealer and Ford Technician have...
I am thinking about changing my new shape BMW 116i. I want an auto that is not as low to get into, but still has some go in it. Any ideas?
I purchased a brand new Ford Fiesta in August 2014. The car stopped working in December and the AA identified an issue with the battery.
The car was checked into the dealer for repair under warranty and...
We can no longer buy the Daihatsu Terios in the UK. Should we keep our current model (90,000 miles) or is there something similar available?
Can you help me choose a reliable used car for taxi use with 45+mpg? My budget is £4500-£5000.
I have just ordered a new Peugeot 308SW and the salesman asked if I would be interested in Peugeot Protect {exterior and interior guard} at an extra cost of £195. Could you please advise if this is worth...
We are planning to drive to an Austrian ski resort in the next couple of weeks in our Skoda Yeti 4x4. We want to take snow chains and wondered if we should buy them to fit both the front and rear wheels...
I went to my local independent garage with a fuel additive warning on the dashboard. They topped it up but the engine management light came back on. I have now discovered that they used AdBlue in an Eolys...
My 2008 Golf was recently repaired by a Volkswagen approved body shop after a small bubble appeared on the wheel arch.
On collecting my car, I found widespread scratches and damage to the pain and bodywork....
I am planning to buy a new VW Golf this year and wanted to ask your advice on the best engine/trim setup.
I do not travel a lot of miles (so do not really need a diesel) and this will be mostly for personal...
I bought a Vauxhall Zafira as a seven month old Network Q car in 2009. After buying it I noticed a bubble of rust in the tailgate just where the silver strip touches the tailgate. The rust was repaired...
Do you know of any issues with the 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90PS? I'm worried about the cam belt and I think it needs changing after four years or 60,000 miles.
I’m looking to buy a used car, either a Ford Focus or Fiesta, which will cope with our growing family. I drive around 200 miles per week to work (60% motorway 40% usual roads), but I just don’t know what...
I have purchased a secondhand Lexus RX 450H and would like to know if the MoT has to be carried out by a Lexus dealer because of Hybrid complications or can any MoT station handle such alternative fuel...
I have recently had a problem with my Hyundai ix35 (12 reg/25,000 miles) regarding the fuel filter clogging up in cold weather. The car came to a halt after losing power and the garage advised that the...
I'm trying to decide between three cars to buy (new). I only drive about 8000 miles annually.
Nissan Qashqa 1.2 dig T Acenta
Kia 1.7 CRDi 1 2WD
Hyundai ix35 SE
Which is better?
I recently purchased a used Ford Mondeo (2006) and on the logbook the first registration is 07/03/2006, while the the first UK registration is 24/11/2006. There is a "Guernsey" address stamped in the Service...
We are considering buying a new or almost new Audi A4 or Q5 with the 2.0 litre TFSI petrol engine, but are very scared by the reports of very high oil consumption. Is this still a problem?
I've been driving a lovely old Rover 827 and had thought to replace it with a 4x4 due to weekly slightly rutted track usage. However I am not impressed with the boot space (too much height, flat space...
My Volvo S60 key fobs (both) are not opening/closing the car. New batteries have been put into fobs, but still nothing. Can you help?
My 1990 Volkswagen Golf sounds like it is permanently revving. I have asked my local garage and they seem to think the clutch cable may be bent! Is this correct?
Our 2007 diesel Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet has recently had a new DMF and clutch fitted by our local Volkswagen dealer. However, since getting the car back, we've found reversing up an incline produces...
Which DPF system is on 2013 Mazda 3 1.6 diesel and do you recommend buying one if doing 7000 miles a year?
I bought a second hand car last week and today (seven days later) I was driving (all legal - taxed, MoT'd and insured) and unfortunately got flashed by a camera. I know the Police have 14 days to send...
My car sounds like the engine is permanently "revving". I have asked the garage and they seem to think the clutch cable may be bent! What do you think the cause of the noise is?
I am looking to purchase a new diesel SUV for towing a caravan. All the new models in dealers' showrooms at the moment show Euro 5 emissions. I understand that all new diesels will have to comply with...
My friend in France has a 2014 Mazda 5 with 205 x 50 x 17 tyres fitted as OE. Given the harsh ride these give, he asks if its possible to fit different size tyres to give a more comfortable ride?
The engine management amber warning light on my daughter's Toyota Yaris (2007 model) comes on intermittently. A couple of years ago this was diagnosed as a faulty lambda sensor, which was replaced but...
Is it possible to get a good non-diesel family/estate car for city driving? Our family is due to increase in size imminently and our current diesel Mazda 3 isn't big enough.
My problem is that we would...
I own a 1970 Rover 3500 P6. Recently after asking on a forum for information on the car (over a year ago) someone privately messaged me and said they used to own the car up to 2004. They gave fitting and...
Nine months ago I bought a 14 month old Jaguar XF with 7000 miles on the clock. Since buying the car, it has spent 10 weeks with the dealer, with a number of faults. I have told the dealer in writing...
I am an airport taxi driver serving people between the south coast and London's airports. I have seen a 2014 registered fully electric BYD vehicle called E6 which seems to be Chinese built. Do you have...
I wonder why you do not have any reviews on small SUVs? I want a small SUV due moving to Tenerife and there the parking places are very small. So what advice you would give me?
Mercedes-Benz GLK is very...
I own a Ford Mondeo (2003) and when I switch the headlights the engine starts to misfire. Why is this?
I own a 2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci 130, but can't work out if it's got a timing chain or belt. Can you help?
My old Rover 25 has terminally broken. I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Avant Garde automatic petrol by a family member for £4000. The car might be 2012 or 2002 (I'm not sure) but has 84,000...
.jpg)
