Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car?

I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term reliability. To date it has been dealer maintained,...

When should we service our DS3?

My wife's DS3 is now two years old with 3600 miles on the clock. After 12 months of ownership, she took it to a local Citroen dealer and they did a standard service. But now, after another 12 months, and...

Mercedes-Benz 30-year anti-corrosion warranty

I have two Mercedes-Benz cars: a 2003 S-Class and a 1995 SL. The S-Class developed rust on the front wings recently and I attempted to have the car fixed at my local dealer (for free, as part of the car's...

Audi A3 vs Honda Civic - which is the better used buy?

I am thinking of buying a used car; however, I can't decide between a 2005 Audi A3 2.0 diesel with 151,000 on the clock for £1500 or a Honda Civic (same year) with 79,000 on the clock for £1100. Can you...

Should I change the gearbox oil in my Freelander?

My 2013 Land Rover Freelander has now completed 45k miles, it was serviced in January at 38k by the main dealer, but I don't know whether the gearbox oil would have been changed. I seem to recall a recommendation...

Do I have to have my car serviced with the dealer?

I bought a BMW 320i automatic new 10 months ago. You recommend that the oil and filter should be changed every 12 months (mileage is 5500), should this be changed at the local main dealer or at a local...

Does the Porsche Boxster have any known faults?

We recently bought a 2009 Porsche Boxster 2.9 from a main dealer. Could you let us know what to watch out for (if anything)?

Audi A6 Avant maintenance advice

I have just placed on order for a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra SE, S-tronic. I chose the SE for the comfort it provides, and the 2.0-litre engine for the economy. As I intend to keep the car for quite...

Power steering problems on Renault Clio

The steering on my mum's 2007 Renault Clio is tight when in the straight ahead position and doesn't respond to tiny inputs, however if a little force is applied the power steering works fine. Could the...

Advice on long-term storage of automatic car.

Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't be needed until February. I have over inflated the...