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I purchased a new Skoda Fabia from a main dealer on about 14 months ago. The radio has now developed an intermittent fault and does not turn on sometimes. I also loose my Bluetooth phone connection. The...
I'm looking to buy my first (used) car. I have £3000 to spend. I'm looking for something fairly economical to drive on winding country roads and very occasionally down the motorway and into the city. I've...
We want to trade-in our Honda Accord for a new car, but have noticed that it has developed a few faults. It seems to be a faulty fuel injector and the car is misfiring under load. What should we do? We...
I'm due a tyre change shortly and the Michelin Crossclimate will be available in my Subaru Forester's size 225 60 17 from July. I'm aware that the Nokian Weatherproof is also very highly rated and is likely...
I will soon be starting on a new job with an 80 mile commute. I currently own a 2009 Mercedes C180K which gives about 45mpg. I am looking at changing my vehicle to something which gives a justifiable fuel...
We purchased a 2015 Skoda Superb in L&K trim five weeks ago with high hopes; it had done 3100 miles and was five months old. Since buying the car, it has been back to the garage three times for electronic...
I want to buy a Skoda Octavia Estate 1.2 TSI. However, I have just discovered that the 1.2 TSI petrol engine has been replaced by a 1.0 TSI. Is this new engine any good?
I own a 2011 BMW X3. The car has developed a fault, which means I can't always open the boot. It can take several presses of the key fob to get it to release. What is the cause and is it a known problem?...
We are thinking of putting car door protectors on our new Skoda Yeti. Would you be keen on them at all and would you recommend the stick on or the slip on type?
I have ordered the basic version of the new F-Pace, but am stretching my finances to do it. However, I am a little concerned that the version I have ordered is rear-wheel drive and I have heard some negative...
I have been caught speeding 35mph in a 30mph, I wasn't offered a speed awareness course as I had previously done one 33months ago. As a result I have been issued with £100 fine and three points. What should...
I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model year and plan to run it into the ground. Would you...
What's your opinion of using 17-inch wheels on the MINI Countryman instead of the larger 18s that are provided on the Cooper S?
I bought a Hyundai Terracan from a local dealer recently. I had the car checked out at a local garage and have been told that the dual mass flywheel is starting to go.
I took it back to the dealer I...
I have £12,000 to spend on a used 4x4 for towing a 1.5 tonne boat. I have short listed the Honda CR-V and Land Rover Freelander 2. What would be your recommendation be?
We bought a car while living in Italy. We have now moved back to the UK and would like to register our car here. Is there an all in one service out there that can handle this for us?
I would like to ask your opinion about the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo. I want to buy a used car with a manual gearbox and petrol engine. I've seen a Passat 1.4 and a Mondeo 1.8 that I quite like....
Which has better rear legroom and would have cheaper parts - 2009 Hyundai Grandeur or 2009 Skoda Superb? I need something relatively cheap to run (MPG aside) and that can allow for plenty of front legroom...
My Peugeot Partner van is struggling to start. It turns over okay, but takes ages to get going. When it does, it is very smoky and rough. I changed all of the glow plugs - which fixed the starting issue...
I am after a small yet spacious automatic car for under £2900. I am 6ft 3in and only need this to get me to work and home which is at maximum 20 miles overall. Which car would you suggest I buy?
My Fiat Doblo Cargo has 16-inch wheels. How far can I safely and legally drive on its 15-inch space saver wheel?
I wanted to ask your opinion. I owned a series of Volvos (940, V70T5, V70D5) which I loved, particularly for the comfort when driving long distances. I have since owned a couple of BMW F11 Tourings (520D...
My 2014 KIA Carens has covered 16,000 miles and started emitting a squeaking noise from the underside rear whenever the engine is worked hard. This happens perhaps every 800-1000 miles. It continues for...
I have just purchased a Toyota RAV4 (1999 model) with an automatic gearbox and 2.0-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has covered 105,000 miles and cost £1100, Until 2011 it had a full Toyota service history...
My sister bought a Land Rover Discover Sport two weeks ago. She went back to the dealer yesterday to have some scratches sorted out. However, when the car came back, we found that the scratches had been...
Our Vauxhall Corsa C won't start. We have spark and fuel and it turns over okay but won't go. My neighbour put his diagnostic kit onto the car and it shows no fault codes. Any ideas?
I am thinking of buying a Mercedes SLK200 or 230 as a birthday present to myself. There seem to loads around in the sub-£3000 price bracket. Which is best - the 200 or 230?
I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia, 2013/2014 model, either the 1.4t petrol or the 2.0 diesel - any advice on what might be best? I drive circa 10 miles each way every day for work plus a bit...
I'm just getting ready to buy my first (used) car and despite my research I'm finding it a bit overwhelming. I live in the countryside in Wales and am looking for something cheap to run and insure over...
I have owned three Suzuki Swifts and now, due to a disability, need a larger car that can hold a wheelchair and three people. The new Suzuki Baleno appears to fit the bill - but the six-speed automatic...
What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once or twice a year.I am looking at various Toyota models.
For the £40k threshold for additional tax on new cars in 2017, is the list price used or the price paid?
I am considering a car with a list price over £40k but which I would expect to be able to buy for...
My wife's car was hit, while parked, by another car. The other party accepted liability and the damage has been fixed with the help of a claims management company. She was given a courtesy car for a few...
I'm 17 and working on passing my driving test soon. I've got a little bit of money saved up and want to buy my first car. Ideally I want to spend £3000 on the car and insurance. obviously, if I could spent...
I've filled my Jaguar XF S diesel with the wrong fuel, using petrol instead of diesel. The car was driven for about 0.5 of a mile before it stopped. My local Jaguar dealer is quoting £8000 to replace the...
The Audi S5 I am looking to buy has optional, enormous, 'exclusive' 20-inch wheels. As I understand it, they are heavier and the tyres are more expensive to replace. It will also use more fuel. My current...
I am looking to sell my 2012 Ford Focus ST3 Estate, which would be the best way to sell for the best price with the least hassle?
I'd like to buy my wife a secondhand run-around that is small yet good for carrying our baby (plus the seat and gear). It must also be fun enough for weekends (eg. convertible), reliable and automatic....
My Midget has just successfully gone through it's MoT, but the garage mentioned that the chassis number appears wrong on the system. I've tried looking online, but can't see how to check my chassis number...
I have just had a 'Reman injector (fuel)' fitted to my Toyota Avensis, by a main dealer. I was charged £194.44 + vat, and plus labour, but then they added a surcharge of £57.00 + vat, as they stated that...
I have heard reports of the 1.6 diesel engine fitted in Peogeots, Citroens & Fords to suffer from damaged turbos due to lack of correct maintenance and not selecting the correct oil type. Subsequently...
What's best large estate for £7500? Must be petrol and automatic. Could also be tempted with MPVs.
I have a 2011 BMW 320i (N43 engine) with timing issue problem. I have been waiting for two days for the results of the investigation but O am told it will be expensive to fix. The car is out of warranty...
Having just sold my 2004 BMW 330 convertible to a family member after seven fault free years, I intend to replace it with a 328 Touring on my budget of £20k when I can find the right car.
In the meantime...
I am thinking of buying a Skoda Octavia and will probably keep it 10+ years. Is a diesel a better bet for a more reliable engine? I do approx 15,000 miles a year.
Three weeks ago I bought an Audi S5 from a dealer in Leicestershire (not Audi). The MoT was issued in late March and, I am guessing, was obtained by the previous owner who lived many miles away since the...
I have recently bought a new Citroen C4 BlueHDI 100 which I am very satisfied with. I recently noticed on a long journey a heavy feeling to the steering intermittently which I thought might be a puncture...
One month ago I took my BMW series 3 (petrol) for a routine service and MOT.
They called me to say there were "issues" with the car. It transpires two pieces of metal fell into the engine when they removed...
I need four new tyres for my 2007 year Lexus GS300. I currently have Dunlop SP Sport 225/50 R17 94 W. Should I buy the same again or are there better tyres available?
I own a 2008 Audi A3. Recently I have been thinking of changing tyres from 16-inch to 17-inch, along with wheel rims. Would like to know if this will cause any issues which affects mileage and performance...
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