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I have seen an automatic 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6 for £1995. It has a full MoT and service history. It has done 61,000 miles and for its age I believe that is a low mileage. Is this a good deal?
I own a 2010 Volkswagen Polo. It only has 14,000 miles on the clock, when should I change the cam belt?
I purchased a used 2009 Kia Picanto last year from a dealership. One evening after work the car started shuddering and making an awful noise. In the morning the car didn't even start at first instead the...
I have grubby marks and mud splatters on the roof lining of my 2015 Land Rover Discovery (from my dog). What is the best product and best technique for removing them without ruining the lining ?
The battery on my 2007 BMW 325i is no longer holding a charge properly. With previous cars I've changed the battery myself. However having looked at various forums it seems the car may need re-programming...
My Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel (13 reg) used to do about 45 miles to the gallon around town but after my last service it does only 38 miles to the gallon. Can you tell me why this has happened?
I collected my new Suzuki Swift four months ago and it featured a dealership fitted sat nav and DAB system. Within days the DAB system would not hold pre-set stations, this was blamed on poor signal by...
My Fiesta is 21 months old and water has suddenly started to accumulate in both rear seat passenger footwells. Having visited my Ford dealer and phoned Ford Customer services I'm told that water ingress...
BMW Diagnostics has thrown up a Turbo failure on my BMW 320D registered in 2010 - cost to replace £1552. Current mileage is just under 50,000 and I regularly use the car for long trips. Do I accept this...
My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso failed its MOT on "handbrake hold". Investigation by the dealer showed a complete failure of cables and motor costing £1000 to replace and repair.
I noted two recalls in the...
My father has a Renault Kangoo 1.5 DCi van. It idles ok but there is a lack of power and lots of white smoke.
I removed the EGR valve and cleaned it up. It had a lot of carbon on it. The turbo is drawing...
My elderly mothers currently drives a manual Toyota Yaris. She wants to change to an automatic but not go to a larger car. I have heard that some cars are automatics and some are manuals with servo change...
Can you please advise which of the following is likely to have the most boot space when all seven seats are in use:Mitsubishi Outlander,Kia Sorento,Hyundai Santa Fe. Also which model is best suited for...
Now diesel is the same price as petrol at the pumps and the Ford Focus ST petrol and diesel have the same retail price is there any disadvantage to buying the diesel version other than one second slower...
When driving over distances of about 30 miles or so on the motorway at approx 70mph on occasion an exhaust gas smell enters the cabin. This is not constant, it can go for days with no smell then it will...
I currently run a 2013 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol manual. I opted for this as my daily commute is only seven miles each way. I cover 10,000 miles a year and tow a caravan for holidays. I find my CR-V struggles...
Were looking to replace our Bongo camper with a nearly newish estate for around £16k. We need room for 2 young kids and a newfoundland dog who sits 85cm tall. We canoe too so estate's probably preferred...
I like to know what you think of the new Qashqai 1.2 petrol automatic model.
We're a family of four and have a very low annual mileage with driving for short trips mainly in urban areas. I'm thinking...
I have just purchased a 2005 Ford Galaxy and the dealer has given me a three-month warranty with a limit of £250, is this legal? (independent dealer). I am not sure if this is £250 per claim or in total,...
I've found a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GS4 1.8 Auto with 75k on the clock and is going for £5000. I've read your review and I'm querying if the only bad point was the satnav why would it score only a 2. This...
I have a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. One of the rear doors failed to open and then a month later the other rear door got stuck and remains locked.
A local garage could not fix the problem, so I took it a Volkswagen...
My partner was driving along and hit by a Jeep SUV that was pulling out of a nearby driveway. We called the Police and the driver took responsibility over the accident and showed his insurance cover letter...
I have been issued a parking ticket on 26th Dec 2016 (Boxing Day) as I parked on the the curve opposite my house to allow other vehicles to pass through easier.
I currently drive a BMW 330d E90 LCI model. It's done 86k and am now beginning to wonder how long the DPF will hold up. It's run exclusively on Shell V Nitro and serviced every 10k (oil, air filters etc)....
Vauxhall Corsa water ingress problem - what is it?
The time has come for me to scrap my car. Do you know of any scrap dealers that you recommend (especially around J25 of the M25)?
And one that I've found on the internet states that the government no...
Need new car to replace Peugeot 207SW 1.6 Sport
Got two Volkswagen Golfs to choose from, a 100 mile pre-reg GT estate diesel (150) for £20k with 3 yrs free servicing OR a brand new GT estate with 150...
My daughter's car had smoke coming from the steering column & horn sounding whilst driving. All caused by a leaking sunroof. The airbag & horn need replacing (£281) and Renault Southmoor in Oxfordshire...
I have a BMW 3 Series Touring (320d X Drive) with P7 runflats. I value the security they provide in being able to continue driving, albeit for a limited time and speed. However, in under two years I’ve...
I received a PCN for parking for 20 mins on very faded double-yellow lines on a 'one-way' side street - facing the correct way - where the double yellow lines appeared to be scrubbed out - as if to ease...
You latest newsletter states that the recall to amend software for those EA189 vehicles affected by the 'cheat device' is for engines manufactured between 2012 - 15. However, I have an Audi A4 2.0 TDI...
I have a property in Florida and I keep a 2012 Ram there. On my last visit, the check engine light came on and the code showed an emissions leak. I thought it was a warranty repair but it turned out that...
Since buying the car in Jan 2015 it has suffered from diesel leaking into the sump from the fuel pump on 3 occasions. On the first 2 occasions the pump was replaced under warranty after being off the road...
My daughter's thirteen year old Skoda Octavia was rear shunted recently and has now been written off by the insurance company.
Now looking for a replacement she wants a two or three year old car from...
I have a Jaguar XK. Winter tyres have just been fitted - one of the summer rear tyres is below the Iegal limit, but the other is still legal but has some wear. Can I re-fit with a new rear tyre with the...
I took out a Warranty Direct policy on my Jaguar FX mainly due to your statement that you receive fewest complaints about them. I spoke to the salesman and he answered all my sceptical questions and I...
I have an MX5, - date of first registration in the UK 2005, and I need to tax and insure it for the shortest possible time in order to get it checked over before sale and to allow potential buyers to test...
I want to buy my first car, a Toyota Yaris 2006 to 09 diesel and not sure if it will give me too many problems due to age. For getting around locally and shopping, visiting family friends locally with...
I am interested in the VW Polo SE 1.2 TSI 90ps 3dr. It retails for £15,155. It is about to be discontinued for the new Match model available from March 2016 which retails at only £100 more but includes...
I purchased a new diesel ASX the problem started after 8 months. Oil light stating level to high. Cars now 22 months old, done almost 16.000 miles. Same problem again twice in 2 months. Can I reject the...
I wonder if you can help me even though the item in question is a scooter but not a car. Hopefully the law and your professional opinion applies in the same way.
I bought a 13-plate Vespa advertised for...
I currently have a skoda superb diesel,Iam looking to down size as my wife finds it too big to drive.Can you recommend a car that will give a good size boot and good leg room.Whilst being overall considerably...
so in a nut shell the car overheated. it went well in the red on the gauge the fan kicked in and the the heater stopped blowing hot air. fast forward to now after trawling the forums i thought i had the...
Audi refuse to acknowledge that a problem exists even though the vibration is apparent with just a foot on accelerator while stationary. It is very pronounced when travelling at 60 or above and very noticeable...
I like to take the wheels off my SUV to grease the hubs to ensure I can remove them easily for maintenance and also to wash the alloys.
I was considering one of the smaller Halfords Trolley Jacks that...
we are interested in trading our 2006 Mazda 2.0 90k Diesel for a Petrol as our Journeys are mainly shorter town use.We are interested in Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 2011 YC60CHX 50K £6995.Our Concern has the...
From July 2016 my daughter needs to replace her Toyota Auris hybrid with a vehicle that is exempt from the latest Congestion Charge. She lives in Wandsworth and drives to Bricklayers Arms in Southwark,...
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My 09 tdci Mondeo MK4 has a strange temperature gauge issue.
Sometimes it will appear ok (it never goes past halfway) but most other times not really.
Usually it will warm up fairly slowly and only...
My 86 years old mum has a 2005 Rover 25 1.4 Impression with 22500 miles and in great condition. However, the SRS light stays on all the time and the handbook says it is a technical issue with either airbags...
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