Loose bonnet bracket on Ford Focus

I was watching the bonnet bounce on my partners Ford Focus as she was driving along. I asked her to pull over and discovered that I could actually move the bonnet from below the windscreen. I thought at...

Three week wait for a new clutch pedal

I have a 2004 Nissan Micra k12. Recently the return clip snapped off. This clip is a small strengthened piece of metal. The clutch pedal still working and pressure of it is the same. I went to a local...

BMW 1 Series - when should I get it serviced?

I have had a 2008 BMW 118 diesel SE for 14 months, However, I am worried because it has now been 20 months and more than 20 000 miles since the last service, yet the CBS indicator is still showing that...

Jaguar X-Type Estate - does it have isofix fittings?

I need to have isofixings installed in my 2008 Jaguar X-type estate in order to take my grandchildren's current and future car seats, in accordance with developing rulings on child car seats. Despite...

Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes?

I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are looking old, we would like your opinion on a Volvo...

Buying a used Golf - what should I be aware of?

I am looking for a used hatchback. I have found a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 1.6 TDI BlueMotion with 76,000 on the clock for £8500. I do a reasonable number of long journeys and am not too worried about particulate...

Main dealer vs independent servicing

I have previously had my 2007 Jaguar S-Type V6 diesel serviced by the dealer because I thought that it was important for re-sale value. It's now done 85,000 miles and I'm considering independent garage...

Head gasket gone - should the dealer pay for repairs?

I bought a used Ford Fusion from a dealer 12 months ago. Last week the head gasket went and the car now needs a new engine. The car was bought with 11,000 miles, but I am a high mileage user and had the...

Berlingo van pulling to the left

I purchased a new Citroen Berlingo van last week, I noticed it was pulling to the left, I have driven on the right hand side of the road and it pulls to the left. I notice it because I am having to put...

Buying a Ford Mondeo - what do I need to know?

Do you think £7500 for a 2010 Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI with 62k miles is a good price? What future problems am i likely to encounter?