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I am looking at buying an E90 320i saloon, likely around MY 2006 with 75-110k miles, with the port injection 150PS 2.0i engine, manual. Can you confirm this is a cam chain engine and should that chain...
My brother needs an automatic car to get to work. He wants a very reliable car with a flexible interior on a budget of around £6000 which can carry a bike. The Jazz gets very good reviews but the i-Shift...
I will be returning to the UK from Switzerland and would like to return with my pride and joy. Are the costs of importing very high and is it complicated?
We have a Skoda Superb Elegance TDI 170 DSG which has been a very good car. We are thinking of changing to the new model but for about the same money we can get a Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series...
I am thinking of buying a new 2015 Superb but am undecided whether to go petrol or stick to the diesel. My annual mileage has now dropped to about 7500 with trips of 4-5 miles and a once a week trip of...
Within the last week my Scirocco 2.0 TSI (11 plate) has intermittently been misfiring, most noticeably shortly after changing gear when accelerating. On occasions the catalytic converter warning light...
I had to change the fuel filter housing on my Peugeot 406 and it started but after about half mile it cut out. Now you can start it but if go to pull away it just stalls?
I live in Kenya and want to buy a cheap car with 4 wheel drive. I wanted ask whats the difference between limited Slip differential and all wheel drive?
With respect to the Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol automatic gearbox, I was considering buying one new but have noticed your comment that this model or rather gearbox is "best avoided". I would be grateful if you...
I recently tried an i3 which was a revelation for urban motoring but on a warm day soon became stuffy, would the sunroof option be a sensible addition to increase range so as not to need the aircon as...
My 38-month A-Class, two months out of warranty and 39000 on the clock, has been diagnosed with driveshaft failure. Last month, the nearside front brake calliper failed, so the front brakes had to be replaced....
I have a five year old DSG 1.4 TSI Golf and am looking to replace it with another automatic, new or up to a year old. It must have parking sensors, be front wheel drive, comfortable and reliable. I know...
Ref the review of the 2007 to 2012 C class; under good and bad I see there are problems with leakage of glycol into the auto fluid and also a problem with the transmission valve control body. Can you confirm...
My wife has just bought a 2014 Leon ST FR 180PS with the DSG gearbox. She is very pleased with it apart from lack of initial acceleration from standstill. The dealer says this is due to turbo lag. If this...
We bought a 2013 SEAT Leon last week with 18000 on the clock for £9500. We have just found out the car has been clocked. Are we within our rights to return the car but keep possession of the keys until...
Your readers should be aware of a crazy result of the change to the road fund license that could have nasty implications. In mid June I bought a Honda Jazz from a motor auction. The car was on a SORN...
My van runs okay but is lacking power when accelerating. When the engine revs increase there is a warning light that comes on and the power fades.
Must have the high driving position. Petrol engine and automatic preferred. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer a possibility but what alternatives are there? Good ride and comfort are a must.
I was contacted by a company called The Claims Helpline this week, encouraging me to claim compensation for a collision with a truck last year. I have already done this, but heeding your previous answers...
I am looking to buy a smallish hatchback with a budget of £5,000. So far it seems Hyundai i10 and Ford Fiesta are good picks. What would you recommend? It is to replaced my Mazda MX-5 MK2 so something...
Do you realise that the Range Rover L322 was produced from 2002 with a BMW 2.9 litre straight six turbo Diesel engine mated to a GM 5 speed auto box. You never mention this engine in any way.
Interested to read your review of the new Skoda Superb Estate. The petrol 1.4 ACT engine sounds really good. However, how is it going to fare in terms of depreciation compared to the 150PS 2.0 diesel?...
I've got £4-5k to spend on a car for occasional use (day trips, holidays, the occasional gig). Needs to be quick and enjoyable to drive and ride in, have a boot and ideally back seats. Classics appeal,...
Four weeks ago my Ford Galaxy 2010 Automatic began juddering during driving a bit like misfiring. I took to Shaftesbury Ford and the diagnostics said it was a known fault - 'Clutch Judder' but Ford had...
We're after a small hatchback. Fuel economy, reliability and ease of use is the main things I am looking for. Preferable to be an auto but manuals a possibility. Chain cam and petrol please.
Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR-5Dr (2011, 6,500mileage) or Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC Si 5-Dr (2010, 29000)?
I'm looking to trade in my Fabia Estate for a new family car. I've looked at crossovers but think an estate is the best option. I cover 15k a year with a 20 mile commute and a number of 200 mile plus journeys...
I purchased my 1999 Elise with 3500 miles when it was 10 years old and gave it its first cam belt change and first oil change. I only drive about 200 miles a year in it to keep it rather special and want...
Four weeks ago I purchased for £2500 a Mazda MX-5 2003 with 91k from a trader. It road tested fine as far as I could tell. Subsequently, a friend who also owns a similar MX-5 of the same vintage, when...
I have a Volkswagen Transporter 102PS 2010 with 43,000 miles coming up to five years old. It will have its cam belt changed shortly. Will it need a new water pump fitted as as well?
I parked at Wickes Colchester for about 20 minutes when making a purchase. I left but returned later and made a separate purchase. I received a parking charge notice saying i had overstayed by 30 minutes....
I am interested in buying a used SUV. My focus is on practicality, reliability (my current Audi A4 has served me well for 11 years) and something that will not be to costly in terms of petrol and servicing....
I have just had a new Air Flow Sensor fitted to my Nissan Micra and the engine light will not go off. Does this mean the sensor is faulty or the garage have not done the work correctly?
We are shortly going on holiday to Austria. Although mainly walking we may wish to hire a car for a day or so. I remember something about extra things you need to do with DVLA now. Do I have to sort it...
We bought a Mini Roadster JCW 6 months ago. Great car and much fun to drive. Heard that it has been withdrawn from the range now. Will it become a classic and hold its value well?
I had an accident in my Toyota Corolla Verso 2005. My insurance company told me it is written off as non economical to repair. They want me to reply within 10 days though I am going on a 20 days holiday...
I entered an agreement to purchase a new car in early June with a local Volkswagen dealer who had agreed to match the best price offered by a UK dealer via Carwow.co.uk for a Golf Match 1.4 TSI 125PS.
This...
I live in Spain and in winter months (below 10ºC) the first time I try and start my 2.5CRD Voyager it takes me cranking for about 10 seconds. It usually will start after pre-heating in 3-5 seconds. Once...
I am thinking about replacing my Citroen DS4 with something more conventional like a C4, Hyundai i30 or Peugeot 308. I drive about 12,000 a year with 15 miles to work and back with regular 120 miles trips...
Middle lane hogging is bad practice. However, an increasing number of bully-boys, travelling faster than the speed limit, seem to feel they no have the right to charge up behind and 'hound' anyone slower...
My brother is an ex-company chairman and is used to driving large luxury models such as Mercedes-Benz S-CClass 500, BMW 7 Series and currently a Jaguar XJL V8.
Now aged 78, he is looking for something...
I have a Nissan Almera Tino 2.0 litre 2002 with a faulty ABS ECU. It does not affect the driving, confirmed by the local garage but when travelling slowly makes a groaning sound which stops as soon as...
I have a 61 plate merc E220 CDI coupe 60K to exchange (worth 14K?) and want to spend up to 35K on either a Porsche 911 or a Maserati Granturismo, both available on about '08 plates. What would you recommend?
The dual mass flywheel on my Focus 2002 TDCi 68k miles is failing. My very experienced mechanic estimates at least £800+ to repair, but advises against this route as diesel fuel pumps are known to fail...
I have a SEAT Altea and the DSG 7 gear box completely failed (went from 4th to 1st). SEAT will not accept any responsibility even though the fault is not down to wear or tear. I have been quoted £6500...
My pregnant daughter is moving with her husband to the Peak District a is looking to buy a Jeep Cherokee or Audi Q5 - she wants the Cherokee her husband wants her to try the Audi Q5. She will be travelling...
My 2013 Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0L uses so much coolant. I have had a the expansion tank and hosing replaced due to this leaking but still uses on average half a tank of coolant per day! (I average around...
I'm looking to buy a second hand compact executive car (or open to other suggestions). My budget is £15-18k, annual mileage 25-30k (mainly motorway), I have a wife and 2 teenage kids, and I want it to...
I recently purchased a 2013 BMW 318d SE at a car auction. In the sales brochure the car was listed as having sat nav it turns out this was wrong,
what are my rights the car auction are saying the car went...
Saab 9-3 2-door soft top vector 175 bhp 37000 miles fsh 1 lady owner since 2007, full leather, fully equipped. Garage asking £6995. The price looks a bit high, but they assure me its absolutely perfect....
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