Questions from January 2017
I am looking at 3 Porsche Cayenne. Which do you recommend? 1) 2012 model that's done 61,000 miles, self levelling, 20-inch alloys, priced at £30,000 2) 2012 model that's done 51,000 miles, 21-inch alloys....
3 weeks after the emissions fix to my 2009 SEAT Exeo 170 estate, the glow plug warning light flashed continuously and limp mode activated. I visited the the SEAT main dealer twice which resulted in the...
I've just been quoted £380, including VAT, for fitting a cam belt, tensioner, water pump and Aux belt in my Volkswagen IV 1.4 Golf. Is this good value for an Audi/Volkswagen specialist? It seems almost...
How much is my 2006 Renault Megane Dynamique 1.6 with 47,000 miles on clock worth? The car is in new condition.
Is there another small convertible to rival my ageing Fiat 500C? I want something that is just as compact, has a back seat to take a dog or small people and, unlike the MINI convertible, looks nice!...
I'm looking for a new car to use for a lengthy motorway commute (90 miles round trip). Kia/Hyundai appeal thanks to their generous warranties. I'm looking with interest at the new Hyundai i30 coming in...
We've just bought a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life from a Volkswagen garage. We were told the vehicle had one previous owner only. When the car registration documents came through, it turns out the car...
I have happily owned Citroen estate cars for many years but we now find we need a car that we can climb up into rather than down into. However, we still need the boot space for our visits to a second home...
I took my 2013 Volkswagen Passat into an independent Volkswagen garage because the washer jets had stopped working. I told them that the motor was not making any sound at all. After nearly two hours they...
I have received a parking charge of £60 for not paying the parking fee. I did pay the fee but as it was difficult to enter the registration I inadvertently entered a letter E in error of the letter F....
I have the option of a company car through lexautolease or alfabet, but both only deal with new cars. Do you know of any schemes like these that would deal in approved used cars?
We bought a second hand KIA from Fords of Windsor that was originally registered with Northern Ireland plates but was re-registered by the dealer with GB plates before we bought it. No problems for a couple...
After 8 years driving a SEAT Leon I want something a little more luxurious. What do you think I should get, a 2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0 TD 320d EfficientDynamics BusinessTouring 5d (£16,895) or a 2015 Mercedes-Benz...
I am in the process of ordering a new car which is likely to be delivered in April, the manufacturer's list price with factory fitted options would be just under the £40,000. Does the £40,000 limit for...
Do I have to pay excess on a no fault accident?
The temperature gauge in my 2006 Toyota Avensis 2.2 keeps reading high. I got the car about a month ago and it has only happened twice. I took the car to a garage the day after it showed high the first...
I bought my Ford C-Max 1.5d in Italy in December 2015 and registered then in UK (where I live) in April 2016, therefore still under warranty. I took the car for a service at an independent garage, with...
I've just brought a 13 reg Ford Ka 1.2. Can you tell me if this particular model has stop/start?
My 2004 diesel Vauxhall Corsa doesn't start on the first key turn and barely on the second is there something wrong with the car or is it the cold?
I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren). I'm quite tempted by the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus...
The front windows on my 2010 Skoda Roomster stopped working. I've been quoted over £250 to repair, is this a fair price?
My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI needed EGR replacement in December 2016 after 51,000 miles. The dealer quoted £1200 plus to replace but, as a valued customer, he reduced the cost to £400. I then asked...
I have been using a 2006 Skoda Fabia automatic for 2 years and I have an all Skoda dealer service history. At the last service they advised me to change the gearbox oil. However, a month after they changed...
I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira and am looking to buy a new 7 seat car. I have a £12,000 budget and I want a car that is economical to run, performs well in all weathers, good mpg, has easy access to...
In your column you recently mentioned a new car discount company with a catchy name that I can't recall. Can you please advise?
I use my Toyota RAV4, 2.0-litre diesel manual for volunteer ambulance driving and do approximately 12,000 miles per year, plus 3-4,000 private mileage. I am considering changing to an automatic but would...
I had to have the EGR valve on my Volkswagen Polo 1.6 replaced at a cost of £609. The car has done approximately 51,000 miles and has not yet had the emissions fix. Do I have any hope of getting all or...
I have just had my 2013 Volkswagen Touran recall part changed, it was an NOx engine control unit (23R7), and only 5 days later (I don't drive it much) two orange lights came on. Volkswagen say it needs...
I have just bought a new Land Rover Discovery Sport and specified the smallest rims at 18-inch as I have read your advice about bigger rims being less comfortable. However, the ride still seems very hard...
I've just had a letter to take my Skoda Superb 2.0 diesel for the emission fix. Do you think I should have it done or not?
My 2012 Volkswagen CC diesel is an auto DSG. Fuel consumption has increased by 6mpg since conversion and will not change automatically until the revs are much higher. I told Volkswagen and they weren't...
My 55 reg Volkswagen Golf has ESP failure. What am I best advised to do about it?
We recently picked up a brand new Ford B-Max 1.6 powershift and I would like to know if it's okay to sit in traffic with my foot on the brake pedal and the car left in drive. We sometimes leave it in drive...
I am trying to reduce the discomfort of potholes in our Volkswagen Golf SV, fitted with 205/55 R16 Michelin Energy tyres. Michelin Cross Climates have been recommended but my tyre dealer says they will...
I have a new 2016 Audi A4 Avant with the 3-litre 218 diesel engine, with just over 2000 miles on the clock. It is wonderfully quiet and smooth, but I'm not sure the auto box is behaving correctly - this...
We have had a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi automatic diesel in Spain for the last 10 years. All was fine until a week after its annual MOT last May, when the Engine Management Light came on and remained...
When I use the rear washer on my Suzuki Alto I get water in the driver's side footwell. Have I knocked a pipe somewhere and is the pipe somewhere near the accelerator pedal?
I have ordered a new Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d AMG line vehicle and expected it to be delivered by the end of January 2017. Just yesterday, I became aware of the issues raised by many on wheel crabbing. I...
Would you recommend a Ford Mondeo Mk lll estate and, if so, petrol or diesel? I'm doing about 10,000 miles a year, and next year will be driving to Europe around 5500 miles for our wedding so we need something...
I am due to take delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz GLC next month. Should I check it and reject it before the final payment or accept it and fight afterwards?
Do you think there is any chance of the Nissan Note e-POWER coming to the UK? From what I have read, it seems to be for Japan only, with the new Nissan Micra replacing existing Micra and Note in the UK.
I currently have an almost six year old Honda Jazz 1.4 ES which I have had from new. It has been very reliable and I have been happy with it. I thought of replacing it with a new Jazz but noticed in one...
How much would you expect to pay for a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4?
I want to buy a diesel KIA Sportage XS. Can you tell me how much this car does to the gallon please?
In your opinion, between SEAT Leon X-Perience and SEAT Ateca (both 4WD), which one has a more composed ride?
I currently own a BMW 3-Series 1.8 F30 M Sport diesel which is great on fuel but I fancy an Audi S3 instead. What should I do?
I've seen a Nissan Micra, mileage 71,000 and 12 months MOT selling for £500. Is it worth it?
I'm buying a 2006 petrol KIA Cerato 1.6. Can you let me know the mpg on all local stop and start driving as it will be a taxi?
I am 30 years old and passed my driving test in December. I want to get on the road as cheaply as possible for the next 12 months. The car will only be used socially; mostly at weekends driving a few miles...
Me and my wife are a young couple (28 years old) and we're after a new car. We would prefer a fun but very reliable SUV/crossover with sufficient power to go off-road. We live in the Balkans and had very...
 

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