Which versions of the Kia Picanto use a torque converter gearbox?

Can you help me identify the manufacturing years in which the Kia Picanto was fitted with a torque converter rather than a semi-automatic gearbox? I've had several different answers from dealers and Kia...

I need a comfortable and relaxing car - should I choose electric or hybrid?

I want to buy a new automatic car and will consider electric or hybrid models. I often travel, for pleasure, 100 - 200 miles a day. I have increasing mobility problems with arthritis in the lower half...

What's the best small SUV auto?

I would be grateful for your up to date guidance on my next car, a small automatic, probably an SUV. I want a new car at a discount, at a price that I hope will not exceed £20k by too much. Apart from...

What's the best petrol family car for under £13,000?

I have a budget of some £13,000 to buy a replacement car (no trade-in). I need to have better than 450 litres of boot space, front & rear parking sensors and a camera. I want a manual petrol car that will...

Will swapping to all-season tyres benefit road noise, handling and fuel economy?

The original 195/65 R15 Michelin Energy Saver tyres fitted to my hybrid Hyundai Ionic have 3mm on the front and 5mm on the rears after 17k miles. Whilst looking online for new front tyres, I noticed some...

Should I buy a Hyundai i10 without a service history?

I am in the process of buying a 2011 Hyundai i10 which has done 25,000 mileage, one previous owner. The service history looks good but stops at 2016 (which could be ok as the car has not covered many miles...

What's the best electric car for towing a caravan?

We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan up to 250 miles at a time. Both are MoT'd and running...

What is the crunching noise when I shift into different gears?

I have a 2015 Hyundai Tucson with 50,000 miles on the clock. A few weeks ago I started having problems getting into fourth gear; it makes a horrible sounding crunching noise every time I shift into it....

Mechanic says the oil level is high due to diesel in the oil sump from stopping DPF cycle. Is this possible?

I've just had my Hyundai Tuscan serviced and, after 3000 miles checked, the oil level - which was about 2cm above the max line. I took it back to the garage and they said it was because the DPF had been...

What's the reason that cars don't always come with a space saver wheel?

I recently purchased a Hyundai Tuscan Hybridon 19-inch wheels. The dealer was initially unable to source a spare space saver but eventually found one. In fact it is just a full size spare. This is taking...