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I have a Jaguar XK150 which has been in the family since 1968. It's still in original condition, but not mint. How would you suggest I sell it?
What seven-seater can your recommend for towing a caravan?
Is there a good environmental and/or financial reason for having stop/start on a car, either petrol or diesel powered?
My SEAT had the "fix", which has ruined the performance and fuel consumption and will likely lead to EGR failure in the future. Can I reset it by disconnecting the battery? Slim hope, I know.
My parents are looking to replace their trusty 2003 Honda Civic with something a bit more up to date. They've tried the new Civic but complain it's too low for their aged knees. They are considering the...
Why do your car reviews still recommend diesels, when London and other European capital cities are making owning diesel cars so much more difficult ?
What do you think would be the best car to buy as a fixer upper/investment?
I have a 1981 Peugeot 505 turbo diesel that needs some work. The car belonged to Lucas Film company George Lucas. My intention was to restore it, but could not finish work. What do you think should be...
Would you advise having a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG?
I have a campervan on a Volkswagen T4 chassis. It's registered 2000 and a 1890cc diesel. I'm concerned about the discussion of banning old diesels from towns. Would it be possible to re-engine the car...
I have recently bought a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro but the handling is awful. It drifts from left to right and feels like driving on snow. It has new alloys but these are commercial and for the Vivaro. I had...
I have a 2014 Honda Civic 1.4. The tyre pressure warning light comes on regularly which is alarming. The main dealer has had the car back several times, checked the pressures and reset the computer but...
When applying for insurance, is it necessary to insure at the address where you will live for a year? Or is it okay to register it at your permanent address where your driving license is registered (parents'...
I have a 2008 Peugeot 307 and need a head gasket repair. Does a head gasket repair also constitute an engine refurb?
If your insurance has already paid your claim and the money is in the bank, can they then make you pay it back? They are asking for it back because they may not be able to hold the third party fully at...
I bought a 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK in Fire Opal Red five months ago. There is micro blistering of the paint which is worse at low temperatures and then disappears when it is hot.The blistering looks like...
I have recently passed my test and bought a Ford Focus as I needed a car for my newly born daughter. The locking was great for about 2 weeks but recently the when turning the key in the driver's door,...
The four switches for the air con, heated rear window, air circulation and rear fog lights have all failed at the same time on our Ford Ka. My step daughter noticed 'smoke' coming from the panel but this...
I have recently bought a 2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI with a DSG gearbox and wish to tow a caravan (21ft overall). I have heard that the DSG system can be a little 'fragile' and towing with an automatic can...
After 80,000 miles we are considering a replacement for the Audi A4 2.0 TDI. We were covering 19,000 miles per year but are now down to about 10,000 mostly trips of less than 25 miles. We drive into London...
I am thinking of purchasing a 2003 MINI One - it is a petrol and has 107,000 miles. The owner is asking £1395. Do you first think this is a good price and would you advise buying such an old and used car?
I bought an approved used MINI Cooper D 10 months ago with 53k miles on it. The dealer did not provide a service book at the time but promised to send me a service book, fully stamped, shortly. After 8...
We are looking for a large car with a large boot. We could compromise by getting a 7-seater if it had a large enough boot to fit a medium dog cage, 2 prams and luggage/shopping but could really do with...
I've seen a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa and a 2009 Kia Picanto for the same price. Which should I go for?
I have a problem with my Citroen C3. We just bought it last week and I have noticed that every so often (usually when in 1st or 2nd gear) the brakes virtually disappear and when the pedal is pressed to...
My Jeep Cherokee has started filling up with water in the driver's side footwell - the front and especially the rear but only when it rains. A mechanic has done hose test and can't find anything. He says...
My local Volkswagen dealer emailed to advise that my 2012 Golf 2.0 TDI requires a replacement cambelt at a cost of £399.00. Having a mileage of just 31,000 is this necessary right now?
My Vauxhall Insignia overheated and the garage says the head gasket has gone. They did the job then said it was now the bottom block and needed an engine. I bought an engine online and they delivered it...
Can someone enlighten me as to why my car is not performing as it was before it went in for the emissions fix? The emissions light comes on continually and the coil light is now on an off, plus it keeps...
It is about time that you gave us your breakdown again, of how we have crude at very low prices yet unleaded petrol at chronically high prices. The VAT must be discounted since it is dependent of the underlying...
I recently purchased a Vauxhall Astra but within the first 24 hours the battery died and the rear left tyre needed replacing due to having a puncture beyond repair. The dealer paid for the tyre to be...
I bought a new car using finance and made a deposit. The day the car was supposed to be delivered, I received a call from the dealer as they noticed the windscreen was damaged and they cannot deliver it....
I purchased a 65-plate Skoda Octavia vRS 230 from Skoda Watford in November last year and while I love the car there's been a grinding sound when driving and braking since purchase. I had the car in for...
I have a 2.0-litre Volkswagen Passat 130 petrol engine car. I would like to replace it with car with a similar size petrol-engined car not turbocharged It seems these days that petrol engines fitted to...
How often does the air conditionong on my 2015 VW polo need servicing?
I purchased a new Land Rover Discovery sport 2.0 TD4 SE in January 2016. It went for its 1st service in March this year. The dealer said they had detected an engine noise (which I had not). They said that...
My daughter bought a used 2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.2 with 76k miles on clock in Feb this year with a 3 month warranty, but the air-con has stopped working. She went back to dealer and they told her it was...
My daughter has just passed her driving test but will be going to University in about 4 months time. We tried to add her name to our car insurance policy which runs out in August but our current insurer...
I have recently learned that my car is a write off that is after I had an accident few days ago. My question is how much should i get from my insurance company. My car is a Hyundai i20 and I bought it...
I want to buy a small car that will fit three kids in the back. It has to have decent performance and lots of gadgets - climate control and parking sensors essential and a decent infotainment system desirable....
Recently, it would appear that several local residents in our otherwise pleasant housing estate have had their cars bumped in a local car park outside a row of popular shops. In each case, the offending...
I've had the emissions fix done on my SEAT Leon and now the car is a dog. Can Volkswagen reinstate the old engine remap and remove the flow obstructer from the inlet? The car is doing 15 per cent less...
Can I park my SORN'd car in a public parking layby next to my house?
My car was reversed into in November last year, it was assessed as Cat D and the other driver admitted responsibility. I accepted an interim payment of £4995 minus £1300 as I decided to keep the car and...
Increasing numbers of 2006 - 2012 RAV4 owners are reporting fuel leaks caused by corrosion of the fuel filler pipe. This is due to the use of thin low quality steel combined with road debris and mud accumulating...
There's a lot of talk in the press of scrapping old diesel cars. What constitutes old? Can we put dates or is it defined by emissions?
I've found a 2002 Subaru Impreza II WRX 2.0, 110,000 miles, fitted with the Prodrive Performance Pack (ECU reprogramming, downpipe, exhaust). Will this be a reliable engine? From the looks of it, it's...
My local Volkswagen garage told me that my 2011 Volkswagen Golf needed its 7-speed DSG gearbox oil changing at 40,000 miles (at a cost of £184). When I presented the car, another staff member told me that...
I'm selling a 2011 Peugeot 107 Urban. The average price was £2500 - £3500. How much would you expect a dealer to request a price decrease for two cigarette burns on the front seats? I have accepted £1900.
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