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Our new Volkswagen Polo has noticeably bright and distracting daytime running lights. Our Volkswagen dealer garage insists they cannot be turned off. Is this correct - I didn't think they were mandatory...
At the end of March we purchased a Honda Civic 2003 S Type car with 58850 miles on the clock, as part of the deal we had the car serviced and MOT'd at the same time. We recently noticed squeaking from...
I have ordered a Mazda CX5 2.2 Diesel this weekend, I have belatedly done some research on DPF problems - can you advise as if there is an on going issue with DPF on this engine (Dealer obviously says...
I've been looking at leasing a 1 Series after finding that my employer offers some good deals for this particular car, but I'm unsure over whether to get a petrol or diesel. My dad has always said if...
I am looking at a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Tech 3dr DSG at the moment, and someone has pointed out the problems with the DSG automatic (reliability and mpg). The regular Scirocco itself...
I am very keen to change my Toyota RAV4 TGi automatic for a Skoda Yeti Laurin & Klement 170PS, should I get an automatic or a manual, and should I choose diesel or petrol? I live on Dartmoor, so tiny...
I have a Hyundai ix35 1.7D Premium and am considering changing to a petrol car. What is available that has a fairly high seats for easy entry (for my dodgy old knees!), good reliability and comfort?
I have pretty much decided to buy a Hyundai Veloster. I have checked the main dealerships and priced seem pretty fair. However, 2 discount sites are offering two to three grand of the list price for new...
The new Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI saloon. Can you tell me whether the engine in this car has a chain cam?
I am considering buying a Fiesta Powershift. What is your view on the gearbox?