What car has enough rear seat room for two child seats plus an adult?

Which five-seater cars have enough space in the rear for two full size ISOFIX child seats and an adult?

Can I drive my car with power steering failure?

I have a 1994 Daimler Double Six (X305) with a serious power steering leak. I have booked it into a specialist garage but will it still be drivable with no power steering? The garage is 12 miles away.

When should the timing belt be changed on my Citroen?

When should the timing belt be changed on a 2015 Citroen DS3 1.2 petrol? I have searched and found figures of 50,000, 60,000 and 110,000 miles.

Insurer has lowered my car's write off valuation due to the dealer's mistake. What do you suggest?

I bought a Ford S-MAX Titanium Sport 210hp from a Ford dealership four years ago. It was unfortunately written off recently and the insurance company phoned to advise that the model was not the 210hp version...

Should a dealer fix a faulty car they sold me?

I bought a 2-year-old Toyota RAV4 hybrid with 3500 miles on the clock 14 days ago. I've only driven it 50 miles but I've noticed the backlight has a crack in it with mould growing inside. Should I ask...

Does the Nissan Juke suffer gearbox issues?

Are you aware of the Nissan Juke (2013) having gearbox problems? My father's has failed at only 21,000 miles and Nissan is trying to tell me they aren’t aware of issues with this gearbox.

How do we update our factory-fitted Amundsen sat-nav?

How do I update the factory-fitted Amundsen sat-nav in my 2014 Skoda Rapid? We bought the car directly from the original owner in July 2015 (with just 4000 miles on the clock). There should have been an...

Should a broken spring be covered by a manufacturer warranty?

My MINI Clubman, which is slightly less than 3 years old, has just had its near side spring break. Should it be covered under the 3-year warranty? The car has done 17,000 miles.

How much is my 2005 Mazda MX-5 worth?

I own a silver 2005 Mazda MX-5 with just 2000 miles. It's garaged properly with a carpeted floor and dehumidifier, and now only comes out once a year for MOT and a few miles run around. The car is covered...

The gearbox system has failed in my newly-bought 2017 car. Is the dealer liable?

I need your advice, please. I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate 4 months ago from an independent dealer. The car had done 15,000 miles with an elderly lady and had been well maintained under the...

I just bought a used car, which suffered power loss suddenly. Can I reject the car for a refund?

I've just purchased a 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5 diesel EAT8 auto. After a short break during a journey, the car suffered power loss, limiting the speed to 20mph. No misfiring or warning messages were visible...

My insurer says my car is a total loss. Can I insist they repair it?

My 2015 BMW 1 Series sustained damage in an accident so I need a new front bumper and bonnet. After a lot of pushing, my insurance firm said the value assigned to my car was £4950 (high mileage, perfect...

Can you recommend a secondhand MPV for my disabled mum?

I need to buy a secondhand MPV for my disabled mum. Probably 3-5 years old. I think we need one with a sliding ramp at the rear, possibly with an electric winch, too. A Fiat Doblo has been mentioned. Do...

My car's accelerator pedal sticks when I accelerate quickly. What's the issue?

The accelerator pedal sticks when I accelerate quickly. I have to get my toes under the pedal to get it back into position. It's a 2003 Citroen Xsara estate.

Does the timing belt in a Ford Focus last the lifetime of the car?

You have recently given a number of answers on timing belts, e.g. on length of time before fitting a new belt and failures on the Ford Fiesta. I have a Ford Focus with a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine (125PS),...

The subframe of my car is cracking from corrosion. Does the manufacturer have any responsibility?

I've owned a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK from 2006. It's done 100k miles and is generally reliable. However, it needed the brake pipes replaced due to corrosion and, while doing this, the garage discovered...

Can I legally get a car that hasn't been moved for a long time removed?

Is there some kind of law that states if a vehicle hasn't moved for a long time then it can be removed?

Is my old Ford Mondeo worth much?

I'm interested in finding out the value of my silver Ford Mondeo estate. It has under 47,000 miles and all original factory fittings, the only blemish is a slight crack on the side front bumper. I'm asking...

Can you recommend a small, comfortable SUV?

I'm thinking of buying a small SUV, which is comfortable and quiet for long journeys. I have a Skoda Superb at the moment and find it very difficult to get in and out of. Any suggestions, please?

Why are diesel cars only recommended for high mileage drivers?

Why do car reviewers always recommend a petrol car for city drivers and a diesel car for those who do high mileage/motorway driving? If one gets more mileage from a diesel, isn't that vehicle a better...

I only got a £20 refund for driving 80% less during the Covid period. Should I ask my insurer for more?

Out of the blue, my insurance company has offered to refund me £20 - a 6% refund on my annual premium for driving 80% less during the Covid period. The refund is limited to October-March. Should I grab...

My car's brakes are badly rusted, can I get this fixed or do they need replacing?

I left my Volkswagen Jetta at a garage to be serviced and MOT'd. It's done 29,000 miles. They've come back saying, "there is 7mm remaining on front brake pads and discs badly rusted on inner surfaces,...

Should I buy a five year old car with high mileage?

I'm considering buying a 2016 Honda Jazz. It's the top of the range model with two previous owners and a full service history (mostly Honda. I viewed it online and the car seems in very good condition,...

What's the best SUV for under £15,000?

Can you recommend the best 4x4 for under £15,000?

Should I get mud flaps fitted to my new car?

I've just bought a Volkswagen T-Cross. Are there any advantages to having mud flaps fitted? Thank you.

Is the 1.0-litre Ford Fiesta reliable?

Various published reports state that the Ford Ecoboost 1.0-litre is suspect in reliability at higher mileage. Is this true?

How long should a head gasket last?

Is it normal for a head gasket on a Peugeot 207 to pack up after only 41,000 miles? Thank you.

When will the used car market return to normal?

I’m looking for a post-2016 Mercedes E-Class Estate as my current car is unreliable for a long commute. There appear to be very few available at the moment so I might have to patch up the old car with...

Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute?

I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going strong. I've put 130,000 miles on it myself over...

Pothole damage cost me £480 but the council deny liability. Should I go through Small Claims?

I sustained damage to two tyres from hitting a large pot hole. The council are denying liability as they say they knew about the hole from a report the day before. They had apparently initiated their procedures...

Are hybrids included in the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030?

My wife and I have owned several Toyota hybrid cars - currently a Corolla Touring Sports - and have been very pleased with them. I must confess that I'm a bit confused regarding Government policy and would...

Why was I fined for not having insurance on a car that's parked on a private driveway?

I have a car that is fully taxed but not insured. The car is parked on a private driveway and always has been since the insurance ran out in April. It's taxed until November but the DVLA has now issued...

The turbo on my 2016 BMW X1 has failed. Should we seek compensation?

The turbo on my 2016 BMW X1 has failed. For this to happen on a four-year-old car with 40,000 miles seems unreasonable. The car has only been driven by my wife and daughter. Is there any recourse to BMW?...

We have a 10 year old car with a fault. Is it worth fixing or just selling?

Daughter #2 has daughter#1’s old Mini One, which is 10 years old, but has a full service history. A few years ago, it was run dangerously close to running out of oil. It's now using a load of oil (refill...

My SORN'd car has developed brake disc rust. Will this come off when I drive it?

My 2013 Ford Mondeo estate has been sitting on my drive, on a SORN, for the past five months. Consequently, the brake discs have developed surface rust. Will the rust rub off when I put the car back on...

What's the best automatic for a learner driver?

My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500 budget. First question, if we get an auto box...

Should I buy a four-wheel-drive car for snow or will winter tyres do the job?

I want to buy a car to drive down to the Alps for the winter ski season. I'm thinking that an AWD or 4WD would be best, or will an ordinary car fitted with winter tyres be as good? I do appreciate that...

Should I continue to have my car serviced by the dealer?

I have a 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class with 10,000 miles, which has been serviced at a Mercedes dealership. Would you recommend I continue dealership servicing? My service plan has expired, should I pay annually...

What does it cost to change the cam belt on a hatchback?

How much does it cost to change a cam belt on a SEAT Ibiza?

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose?

I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed in and had to be replaced at a further £2100. I’ve...

There's a fault with a car we bought from a secondhand dealer. Do we have to pay for diagnostics?

A car we bought from a secondhand dealer clearly had a fault on purchase but we only detected it when driving home on the motorway. Do we still have to pay the diagnostic costs and first £100 excess as...

The clutch has burnt out on my car. Will it be covered under warranty?

I have burnt the clutch out on my Subaru Forester of 45,000 miles. With the engine running, it won't go into any gear. The warranty is for 5 years and runs out in September. Will I be fobbed off with it...

My new car isn't available with sat nav due to the chip shortage. Should I still buy it?

The new Dacia Sandero Comfort model is now being made without a satnav or wireless Apple CarPlay. This was different to the car I ordered. Dacia says that they are having supplier difficulties due to the...

What is the knocking noise I hear when turning at low speeds?

I have a 2018 Mercedes-Benz B-Class. When turning the steering wheel, I get a light knocking from somewhere - but only at low speed. What could it be? The mileage is about 5000. Thank you.

I'm looking at a diesel car that's done 156,000 miles. Is it a good buy?

I'm looking at a 2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre with 156,000 miles on the clock. It has a full VW history, including two cambelt changes. Would this be a good buy?

The ECU in my van has failed. Should I get it repaired or just replace it?

I bought a Mercedes Citan 109 CDI long wheelbase panel van, registered 2018, in Feb 2019. It had approximately 8,000 miles on the clock. It now has approx. 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the van...