Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers?

My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased and the same car will cost me £165 next time,...

Why has my insurance premium increased because someone walked into my car?

I'm being asked for double the money to insure my car because my grand-daughter, who is fully insured, was driving and a pedestrian walked into the side of the car. The gentleman said it was his fault...

Is there any way to find out why a car was written off?

I plan to buy a Volkswagen Golf 2009 which was a Category D Write off in 2012. The car belongs to a single owner and the full service history and log book is available. The car is currently available at...

What engine will best match my 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Estate?

I'm looking to change my old manual 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Ghia Estate for the latest equivalent model. This appears to be the Titanium range, however, all I can find in the petrol model is the 1.5 T EcoBoost...

Can I get a decent seven-seater without buying a diesel?

I need to buy something with a few more seats but worry about all the negative coverage of diesels. What do you recommend?

How can I clean oil from under my Volkswagen Golf's leaking engine?

My Volkswagen Golf has an engine oil leak, but the mechanic says he can't find the leak because there's too much oil. How should I clean it?

Am I entitled to a refund for prematurely cracked tires?

I bought four new Bridgestone Potenzas for my 2004 BMW Z4 around 14 months ago from a big name tire company. I've noticed both rear tires have started to develop cracks around the outer part of the tread....

What car can you suggest that's similar to a Daihatsu Move?

My wife has had a Daihatsu Move for 20 years and now has to replace it with something similarly 'quirky'. It must have four doors and be petrol, manual and on the small side. Any ideas, please?

What are the benefits of a commercial vehicle as opposed to a car?

A colleague has to tow a 1300kg trailer as part of his work on a daily basis. To get the right tow car he has to go for something which hits him hard in tax terms because of high CO2. He has posed the...

The DSG in my low mileage 2011 Skoda Fabia has failed - should Skoda cover the cost?

I purchased a 2011 Skoda Fabia TSI with 19,119 miles on in May 2014. Today - with 31,800 miles on the clock - the DSG has died. The car is only driven about 4000 miles per year. How do I go about pursuing...