My Toyota Yaris warranty ends soon - should I take out another warranty?

My Toyota Yaris will be out of warranty next year. What problems should I be aware of and should I buy a warranty from Warranty Direct as I have done for my other car?

I want to buy a used car, but the first service done was later than recommended - will this void the warranty?

I'm looking to buy a 2015 Ford Focus Estate. I noticed that the first service was 18,500 miles rather than the recommended 12,500 miles. Will this void the warranty and could it have damaged the engine?...

Should I get a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life or a Fiat Doblo?

Which would be a better long term car, the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life or the Fiat Dolbo? I would be buying secondhand and keeping the car for 10 years minimum.

What economical petrol car could I replace my diesel Renault Captur with?

I do 60,000 miles per year, but with all the talk of diesel hazards, which is the best petrol car for me? I carry three patients, plus their bags. My Renault Captur is serviced every 18,000 miles as per...

Is it worth spending money on repairing a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso?

When you have an old car, it’s always a problem to decide at what point it no longer worth spending money on. My friend's 2004 Citroen Picasso (in good condition inside and out) needs a new clutch. She...

Do you have any advice for what to look out for buying a new car?

Do you have any advice regarding common sales techniques that car dealers might use to sell a car to a customer? Are there any in particular to be wary of?

My Volkswagen Polo has endless starting problems - what could it possibly be?

I've been having a series of issues with my 2012 Volkswagen Polo for the past couple of months and I’m at my wits end as it appears to have an ‘undiagnosable’ problem. It's leaving Volkswagen and my local...

I do 15,000 miles per year - should I go for petrol or diesel?

I do 15,000 miles per year and almost never do less than 30-mile round trips. I would like a diesel but think I'm on the cusp mileage wise. What do you recommend?

Is replacing a turbo an expensive job?

I have a 10 year old Kia Cee’d and my garage has just identified that the turbo is producing a whistling noise on acceleration. They also gave me the impression that to replace the turbo would be an expensive...

Can I contest a small number plate fine?

Received £100 fixed penalty fine for the number plate on my bike from a police officer. It was on the bike when I got it and I have only had it for three months. Any idea if I should contest this and,...