Most recently answered owning questions
I bought a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD Sportwagon last June from an Alfa franchise. Since then the front tyres have had to be replaced due to excessive wear on the inside edges. I am informed by the dealership...
I recently changed my car and the dealer set me up with a very good insurance quotation for the new car. When I contacted my current insurer to enquire about cancellation (3 months remaining), as well...
One week after the 3-year warranty expired on my 2006 SAAB 9-3, the clutch failed. The authorised SAAB garage in Derby said they would try to recoup some good-will remuneration but couldn't guarantee it...
We have a really annoying problem with tenacious condensation on the inside of the glass of our 5k mile 2 year old Fabia in some winter conditions. Internal condensation in winter isn't surprising, but...
Having bought nine new Vauxhalls since 1960, currently a 08 Vectra CDTI, I have always done my own maintenance, with much information obtained from the local Vauxhall franchise and a cursory check by Vauxhall...
I have a 2008 model Honda Jazz, which is excellent in all respects except the awful ride. It is fitted with 15" Alloy wheels and Bridgestone Potenza 185/55 tyres, which are also very noisy. Would a change...
I had to smile at your comment to M.C. that "buying a French car to use in France makes obvious sense". Some years ago an ex-colleague of mine towed his caravan to France, for a fortnight on the Cote d'Azur,...
My 17-year-old son hopes to pass his driving test soon and we plan to buy him a car out of his savings. We have a budget of about £2,000 and are looking for a smallish car of 1.2 litres. The biggest problem...
I have just received my car insurance renewal quote from Saga Insurance that has gone up by a whopping 25%. The blurb that they have sent me is full of comments that this quote is very competitive but...
I had a problem with my car. On the garage receipt was noted,
“This vehicle has a faulty gearbox which has caused front oil seal failure. Although the seal has been replaced the gearbox repair has been...

