Sat nav and telephone on a Honda Jazz - Is this right?

I have just bought my wife a 65 reg Honda Jazz 1.4 VTEC EX CVT. It is fitted with the Honda "SD NAV" system. With this system fitted the telephone buttons on the steering wheel do not operate the telephone,...

Buying an executive car - Jaguar or BMW?

I have a 2015 BMW 5 Series. I have been offered a brand new Jaguar Portfolio 2.0 diesel auto 180PS with a cash exchange of £15K. I have also been offered the 2017 BMW 520 SE from March 2017 for £16K....

Why is my Ford Fiesta Key not working?

I have a Ford Fiesta 2011 and all of a sudden the remote is not working,in fact the spare is also not working. Have looked through previous posts and tried re-programming, turning key back and forth in...

What is the best value used Mercedes-Benz?

What is the best value used Mercedes-Benz?

Buying a used Peugeot 308 SW - petrol or diesel?

I'm considering buying a second hand Peugeot 308 SW (2014/2015 model). I drive 500 miles a week to work and back on A roads. Whilst diesels do better mpg, it costs more to fill up and the prices to buy...

How do you buy at Blackbushe auction?

How do you buy at Blackbushe auction?

Can you suggest a small auto hatchback with reverse camera or park assist?

My 80+ mum who has restricted mobility is planning to replace her beloved Yaris Verso. New or nearly new and she needs something upright with excellent visibility and somewhere to easily put her walking...

Clutch failure for a Renualt Megane 1.6 petrol - need some help...

I got to the robot and stopped as it was red then when it finally open then I heard a bang from the front and my clutch was not there. It was just soft and I couldn't select gears. There is no brake fluid...

Mazda bodywork issues?

I have purchased a 2015 Mazda 2 115 sport Nav. I'm impressed with the drive, economy, and specs and look forward to many years of ownership. However, a friend who owns a MX 5 has urged me to have the...

Which 3-5 year old small hatch for daily but local use?

My wife needs a small hatchback for mainly local work commute, school run etc. Must be five doors. Not a 'city car'. Budget is £5k. Ideally Petrol, manual and year 2012/2013. Looking to last five years-ish...

Long term ownership maintenance work - how does this sound?

Our Vauxhall Corsa D 1.2 petrol breeze is now over 8 years old (bought new in 2008) and has done 51k miles. It’s been an excellent car, and so far nothing has gone wrong (touch wood!) apart from a new...

Which Nissan X-Trail to tow my caravan?

I've been looking at the X-Trail to tow my caravan but people are reporting fuel pump issues and going into limp mode are both these models affected by this. My caravan is 1400kg. I am looking for something...

First car for young driver - what are the options?

We as parents need to get a basic elderly small petrol hatchback type car for our soon to be 17 year old to learn on and to be a first car, we have seen a Ford Ka Finale 58 plate for £1098 but had a hunch...

Need a car with decent boot space and capable of carry several passenger - which?

Looking for an auto vehicle costing not more than £5-6k with sufficient boot space ideally for 4 sets of golf clubs (each bag approx 50"-or 120cm long) and 4.trolleys. I also want to be able to take 3-4...

Tyres - can I change size?

I have an Astra 1.4 Turbo Limited Edition on 235/40/19 tyres. Can I change the tyres to 235/50/19 without affecting performance etc. Would my insurer need to be told?

Fiat 500 with broken gearbox: common fault?

We bought a Fiat Pop 500 2 years ago It's done under 30,000 miles and gearbox broken we wondered if there are known faults with these cars?

Why does the boot on my Vectra automatically lock after 20 seconds?

My Vectra see the boot locks after you pull away and then if you get out the car the boot will not open until you shut the front doors and then lock and unlock the car I have changed the microchip on...

A6 Avant S-Tronic: Is it better with Shell V-Power Nitro+?

My previous car, a Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCI 11 reg, which I had since it was 11 months old, had no end of issues with the sensors in the EGR, dealt with under warranty (so without much explanation from the...

Which type of battery charger?

I have a VW Golf diesel that is used as a second car and only for long trips so hopefully avoiding DPF problems. I have been told that I cannot keep the battery charged using a conventional trickle charger...

Ford Focus 1.6 running rough - why?

I have recently bought a Ford Focus MK2 1.6 Duratech and it is now running very rough, it struggles to start but once started it idles rough however does not cut out, when revved it is badly misfiring...

Skoda Fabia 1.4 TSI vRS - cam belt or chain?

I have just purchased a 2012 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TSI vRS Estate. Please can you tell me if this is cam belt or chain?

Peugot 307 losing power

I have just bought a used (2005 model) Peugot 307 petrol and the engine management has come on. A warning that says "depollution system faulty" appears. Now the light has started flashing and the car is...

All weather tyres - which to choose?

I own a Golf Plus 1.4 tsi auto registered in 2012. The tyres are 205/55R 16 91V. I am thinking of changing to all weather tyres. Do you still recommend Michelin? Are they as quiet as ordinary tyres?

Why isn't the M77 motorway maintained better?

The motorway(M77) that I use is poorly maintained in my view. It is part of a design build and maintain system. It is left to deteriorate and is "plug" repaired with some sort of resin mix which is never...

DVLA Road Tax Errors. How can I sort it out?

On 13 June 2016 I taxed a car for one year using my debit card on DVLA's website. The payment went through my bank account quite correctly (£130 for a 2004 Renault Clio 1200cc). On 5 November I received...

How long will the DPF last on a Volvo C30?

I have always had petrol engine cars myself, but my dad has recently purchased a 2010 (60) plate Volvo C30 D2 (1.6 diesel engine, facelift model, R-Design) from a car supermarket. It has around 54,000...

BMW 320i engine management light - what does it mean?

I own a 2010 BMW 320i. Recently, the engine management light has come on. Any idea what might be causing this?

Which SUV will suit me?

I'm now ready to change my car and have been fancying a 4x4 for quite some time now. I really like the high driving position and, as I am sometimes out in the country I often find myself parking on rough...

Audi A5 Cabrio – buy now or wait for the new version?

As part of my mid-life crisis, I've been looking at Audi A5 Cabrio deals. However, with the new model imminent, would it be better to wait for the new car? And when will you get the chance to road test...

Best racking system for Fiat Talento?

I've recently bought a Fiat Talento and would like to buy some van racking or storage for it. I would like something that lasts a long time and is not plywood (bad experience before). I have checked out...

Odometer tampered with on a Land Rover Freelander II. What are my rights?

I purchased a 2010 Freelander II five months ago from a main Mitsubishi dealer. Last weekend a transmission error was displayed on the dashboard, at which point I took it to a local mechanic. He ran...

Subaru Outback has a whirring noise in gearbox - what could it be?

We have owned a Subaru Outback diesel from new in September 2009. At the last MoT, it was found that one of the steering gaiters had perished causing rusting to the steering system. A new one was over...

Are small petrol turbo engines reliable?

I often read your technical questions section and see lots of issues with turbos on diesel engines. Do the same issues arise on cars fitted with petrol engines? I note most manufacturers now seem to be...

Buying a classic C-Class – what should I check?

I am currently looking at buying a classic C-Class W202 (1998 model). It has 130k on the clock and is priced at £5700. Are there any known issues I should be aware of?

Should I buy a high-mileage Mercedes-Benz ML?

I currently have a 2013 Nissan Qashqai petrol. I've had it from new, but really want my dream car, which is a Mercedes ML. However, I can only afford a 2007 or 2008 model with high mileage, but been told...

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol - cam belt or chain?

My wife has had her 2011 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol since new. The local Volkswagen garage recommended a timing belt change, as the car is six years old (but has only done 25K miles). They quoted quite...

Buying an approved Skoda - what should I check?

I'm looking to buy a 2012 Skoda Yeti diesel 2.0 (110PS) with 55,000 miles on the clock. It comes with the one year manufacturer's warranty. Is there anything I should check has been done, or any big bills...

Radio code needed for Ford Transit

I have 2009 Ford Transit. I changed the battery yesterday and radio is now asking for a new code. Any idea how I can get this? I don't have the radio book that came with the van.

SUV needed for five mile commute

I'm changing my Volvo XC60 (not very impressed with it, lots of niggles) and am looking at getting a 1-2yr old SUV with a budget of £20k. My partner has a new Nissan Juke diesel, but does a lot of miles...

Ford Focus tail light won't work

I own a 2003 Ford Focus. I have replaced the tail light bulb, but it refuses to work. Could it be a fuse? If so, where would I find it?

Is the Toyota Proace Verso a re-badged Peugeot?

The Toyota Proace Verso: Is a joint venture with PSA and made in France? Or is the vehicle a re-badged Peugeot or are its engine, gear box and electronics Toyota made or supplied?

Need a 4x4 with low running costs -which?

I have just sold my old Land Cruiser as it was proving too expensive to run. We have three kids and seven dogs and need something that will cope with motorway driving on a daily basis. We will need to...

I am looking to change the water coolant on my 2007 Kia Ceed 1.6 diesel. Is there a procedure to do this?

I am looking to change the water coolant on my 2007 Kia Ceed 1.6 diesel. Is there a procedure to do this? Is there a bleed valve and is there a drain plug on the engine block and radiator? I have tried...

Car is wrongly listed on the insurance database - should I be worried?

I recently bought a used Volvo S60 R Design. The insurance database has it listed as an S60 R Design Premium, but it's just a standard R Design (with a couple of option packs) as confirmed by the Volvo...

Can I tow a caravan with an emergency spare wheel fitted?

As Toyota do not supply a 17-inch steel rim, I have been sold a 16-inch with a 205/60R16 92V tyre for my Avensis. Will it be legal to use this tyre to tow a caravan?

What is this intermittent issue with my Volkswagen Touran?

I have had intermittent fumes in my Touran for about two years. The local VW dealer has tried hard to fix the problem, but I am still getting fumes and have to open the windows. It typically occurs...

Which cars are in Insurance Group 1?

Which cars are group 1 insurance?

Need a comfortable car with a high seating position

I need to buy a car that my children can learn to drive in (affordably) and that I can use for my commute. However, my wife is a wheelchair user, so it needs a big boot and a high seating position. Oh,...

No right turn PCN - can we contest it?

My wife turned right out onto a local road. There was a single small no right turn sign high on the left and she has now been penalised and fined. I have a photo of the road. Is there any way of contesting...

Is a new Renault Megane cabriolet on the way?

Renault recently released their new Megane models but as yet there is no cabriolet version. Are Renault planning to release a convertible version of the Megane or have they stopped manufacturing this model?