Want to fit higher profile wheels and tyres for comfort and less pot hole damage - how does this sound?

Had two tyres destroyed by potholes (no compensation from council) and I would like to change to higher profile tyres. What sizes could I fit?

Which car to replace our Volkswagen Passat and Vauxhall Astra?

The passage of time has brought the wife (age 75) and me (age 78) to a point where the ease at which we can enter and leave the car is becoming paramount. I currently run a 1997 Passat 110 TDI now at 177,000...

Can I recover the cost of repair on this used car?

A 56 plate Ford Focus bought from Trader required new front brake pads & discs within 3 weeks of purchase. Am I in my rights to expect at least a large contribution towards costs? I contacted dealer by...

Which smaller car - Polo, Clio or Fiesta?

I am looking to purchase a second hand car for my son of 19 and daughter of 21 to share. I have looked at a Polo 1.4 Match with an 08 plate which was £6,000 but am now wondering whether a Clio or Fiesta...

DMF failure and timing issues?

Does the crank sensor read the flywheel - ie, if the flywheel is worn would it tell cam sensor that the timing is out?

How does the new Ford Fiesta automatic gearbox work?

Are all automated clutches the same? Having changed my Jazz to the revised model CVT-7 because the auto clutch was not to my liking I note Ford has changed the new Fiesta to an auto clutch. Has Ford discovered...

Buying an economical family car - what would you recommend for £8-10K?

Looking to buy an economical to run family car (we are replacing a Vectra) my husband currently travels an hour each way to work so we are looking for decent boot space and are thinking of buying a diesel...

Which used estate car?

We have two kids and a dog, so need a big estate. Have thought about the Mondeo, Insignia, Passat or Volvo V70. We have between £10-12K to spend and are edging towards a mondeo What is the best model,...

Fleet sales site - any drawbacks?

Have you had an opinion of fleetprices.co.uk? They are offering outright sale of Focus ST 3 at £20,090.35 OTR. Wondered if there were any drawbacks?

Buying a family car with a new baby on the way - what would you recommend?

My husband and I have a Mazda MX5, but are expecting our first baby in a couple of months. We will need to keep the MX5 so my husband can get to work, but need a suitable second hand car for when the baby...