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I have owned a 14 year old Toyota Yaris from new, it has covered just 45,000 miles. Until recently it has been regularly serviced by my Toyota dealer and has always given reliable service.
A month ago...
Is there anything to be wary of in buying a three year old Volvo XC60 with 80,000 miles on the clock?
The Lexus RX range is listed as one of the most reliable SUV models by Which. However the depreciation is shown at around 68 per cent over four years which is far more than other marques which are listed...
I am purchasing a new Lexus 300H on standard wheels, which are 235/45/R18. However, I believe that I can have the car on the 225/50/R17 wheels - which would produce the smoothest and quietest ride.
I have a 2012 VW CC diesel 140bhp diesel and return 51mpg. Most of my mileage is on motorways and fast A roads. I do approx. 18k annually and my current mileage is 44k. Should change the car now and avoid...
My car will be due its first MOT on 30 March when it will be 3 years old. If the MOT is done on the 16 March will it expire on 30 March 2016 or 16 March 2016?
Sometimes on cold start up Golf has a clanking noise but which disappears after a few seconds. Sound like a water pump bearing but could it be cam chain trouble ?
orange warning light on my fiesta finesse has come on, any ideas what it could be? it happened before and there wasnt a problem with engine car dealer plugged computer in and turned it off said it could...
I have Distronic Plus. However it is functioning intermittently, sometimes even disengaging whilst it has reduced the speed of the vehicle to less than 20mph. Could it perhaps need a software upgrade?...
I am planning to buy a 2007/2008 Suzuki SX4 and want your opinion on whether to go for two-wheel drive or the 4grip version. A mate of mine has a Nissan X-Trail and says the four-wheel drive has been handy...
Our local Ford garage has a Focus 1.6 125 Zetec 61 plate for sale at £9200, with a mileage of 8500. Is this good buy bearing in mind the low mileage?
I am seriously thinking of buying a one owner Volkswagon Amarok 4x4 which is just under three years old with 61,000 miles on the clock. Is there anything special I need to check apart from obvious body...
I'm looking to buy a cheap used Skoda Fabia which I intend to run for around one year. I recently found a 2001 Fabia Comfort Estate with the 1.9SDi engine which I nearly bought, but hesitation cost me...
Whenever I travel at more than 70mph in my Honda CR-V the the tyre deflation warning system goes off. I asked for this to be checked at the first service but I think they just reset it and the problem...
I have a 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 diesel, which is under a finance agreement. The vehicle frequently goes into limp mode, exclusively under acceleration such as overtaking or joining the motorway. The dash...
My Audi A3 service light has come on and I'm wondering if it's worth going to an Audi garage to get the service and MoT done. It's a 2003 Audi A3 1.8 Sport with 67,000 miles on the clock and a full Audi...
The dual-mass flywheel has failed on my 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The flywheel is covered under warranty, but they won't replace the clutch and the other components. Would the DMF failure also lead to...
In my Alfa 159 3.2 I have a brilliant JVC after-market system, which has 3D sat nav, auto traffic jam re-routing, bluetooth audio (iPhone) and so on. I am looking to buy a new saloon, e.g. BMW 530D but...
When I try to start my 2005 Renault Scenic I hear some strange clicks and then nothing happens. The display says 'injector fail', any idea what the fault is?
Disappointed with petrol consumption. Admittedly we use car for short journeys, 5-7 miles. Onboard computer gives petrol consumption 38.5 mpg but based on fuel used ,tank full to tank full, and miles driven...
I have been looking at cars for my 19 year old son and I came across a Honda Civic 2003 1.4i Imagine for sale at £1650 having done 51,000 miles. Is this a good buy? Is it a solid and reliable car?
I am looking at a nearly new 2014 Lexus IS 300h £19,999 to replace my beloved 2004 Honda CRV. However my local dealer claims that the CT 200h is a good hybrid as well and is offering me a 2014 model for...
Can I put something into the washer bottle in my Ford S-Max that may unblock the windscreen washers? They have stopped working and I was wondering if there's some kind of flushing agent I can use?
My Volkswagen Golf has just had its major service done at an authorised dealer. However I now find that:
a) The steering wheel is slightly to the left when I drive in a straight line
b) If I keep the...
I recently test drove the BMW 3 series touring with various engines (320d, 328i, 330d). While trying to decide what engine to pick, I looked at the 5 series prices through some brokers.
For about the...
I bought a 13-plate C-MAX from a main Ford dealer 5 months ago. As part of the negotiation to buy, I requested a stone-chip on the windscreen be repaired - which was duly done before car was collected....
I need an SUV (or an estate with good ground clearance and raised seating position). Recommendations invariably favour diesels but my mileage is only 5000 per year and I am concerned about government threats...
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We're looking to buy a new small car, 5 doors, with an opening glass sunroof. First I thought it would not be difficult to find plenty of cars that meet our requirements, but we can only find...
Which car or MPV has the largest table in the rear, to work on if I wish to use it as an office and be chauffeured?
I'm disappointed with the table in Wolkswagon Caravelle as it is round (not ideal)...
Within two weeks of buying a second-hand car, it broke down. Subsequently diagnosed as a faulty clutch. Although the dealer claims to have carried out the necessary repairs, I would like to rescind the...
Is an old style green paper driving licence valid for driving on holiday (2 weeks) in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, or do I need to get an IDP?
I am thinking of changing my manual 2013 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 diesel manual (12,000 miles on the clock) for the newer Ultra with the Multitronic auto box. I will be towing a 1300kg caravan. Is auto model...
I need a new SUV for towing a caravan, which will weigh about 1600kg. Any recommendations for both economy and CO2 emissions? Diesels are out of the question as I only do short journeys when not towing.
For winter tyres on my 2010 Audi A3 1.8 Tfsi Sportback I use 16” rims with 205/55 Continental Wintercontact TS830’s. In summer I switch back to the original 17” rims with Pirelli P Zero Rosso 225/45 tyres...
We bought our August 2011 Passat in Feb 2013, second hand from available car.
It was still under warranty and we took out an extra 2 year extended warranty. Within months the boot would not shut and...
I need to replace my ageing Honda Concerto, because parts are now unobtainable. I am looking at a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE auto to replace it and have found one for £2000, which is close to the top end of...
I'm looking at buying a 2012 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI (140bhp) 4x4 for £14,000 with 52,000 miles on the clock.Apart from the obvious, is there anything I should look out for before buying?
I purchased used Audi A3 one month ago from a trader for £8450. The car was sold with a warranty, but I have been told that everything is not covered.
Since collecting the car I've discovered that the...
My employer has given me a choice between a company car (Ford Focus 1.5TDCi Titanium) or an annual allowance of £3420. I do around 12k a year of which just under half is business mileage.
After doing...
Are there any diesel engines where the regen fuel is not injected directly into the engine on the exhaust stroke? To my mind a DPF should ideally be as close as possible to the exhaust manifold and have...
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