Leaving a car for 1 month - is there anything I need to do?

My 2013 petrol engined KIA Carens will be left on our drive from 6 January to 4 February, whilst we are on a cruise. Are there any procedures I should be carry out on the car before we leave it. Is it...

Why is my Ford Focus using so much fuel?

I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be causing it?

Where's the coolant sensor on the Ford Ka?

I can't find location of coolant sensor on my 2001 Ford Ka. I've replaced all the coolant system apart from this, can you help?

Automatic headlights won't switch off

I own a 2013 Ford Fiesta with automatic headlights. For most of the time, I drive the car with the auto setting switched on, but have noticed that the lights are always on, even in bright sunny weather....

Which tyres are best - Michelin or Continental?

I needed to replace two tyres on my 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso. I placed an order with my local stockist, but have been waiting four weeks for delivery. As a result. I have been offered equivalent Continentals...

Cooling issue with Toyota MR2

I've recently bought a Toyota MR2, but am having problems with air appearing in the coolant. I've changed for new the following: Radiator Major cooling hoses Water pump Thermostat Rad cap I've also...

Is there a method for testing xenon headlamp aim?

I am ordering a new BMW M235i convertible. It is fitted as standard with xenon headlamps. As the car will be used extensively abroad, I need to ensure the headlamps will not dazzle other drivers when driving...

Am I being ripped off?

I own a Peugeot 307cc, which broken down recently. The car was towed to a local garage, who told me it needed a new water pump and casing. They also said the engine was damaged, with nine out of 16 valves...

Daewoo Matiz suffering from faulty fuel gauge

My girlfriend has a 2004 Daewoo Matiz. It's a great little car for what we paid and is in pretty good condition with lowish miles and has been reliable so far. The only problem is the fuel gauge rarely...

Saab 9-3 turbo problems

I own a Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI (2006) and recently the engine management light came on, with lots of black smoke coming out of the exhaust. The EGR was replaced, along with the mass air flow and the ECU light...