Quieter tyres for an i30?

On your excellent recommendation in 2009 we bought a Hyundai i30 1.4 Comfort under the scrappage scheme and have been delighted with it. As you I think have pointed out the tyres the car came with produce...

Which SUV do you recommend to tow a caravan and return good mpg?

I'm currently using a Mercedes-Benz R320CDI L to tow my caravan. It's a lovely, comfortable car that tows with ease. However the fuel economy is not great (about 22mpg when towing). I'm thinking of changing...

Where can we get spares for a City Rover, or what should we replace it with?

My Gran currently has a 2005 City Rover, my Grandpa and her having had Rovers all their lives. The City Rover was brought from new to last forever. The alternator has now broken, in the process leaving...

Accelerator problems with a Hyundai Getz

Intermittantly the accelerator ceases to function on my Hyundai Getz and the car just chugs along, then all of a sudden acceleration kicks in. Had the car to three garages, all hooked up their diagnostics...

Buying a new SUV

I would like to buy a nearly new Kia Sorrento or Hyundai Santa Fe automatic - I do about 11,000 miles a year, with some regular 150 mile runs. However I am aware of the DPF, DMF and EGR problems you have...

Should I change or keep my current car?

I am looking to change cars because I want to drive more economically following a change in my income. I drive a Mercedes B180 CDI Auto on an 08 plate. While I love the comfort this car provides the Maintenance...

Hyundai SMARTRA Problem

My i30 failed to start one morning after running since I had it. The dealer pluged in his computer and found an error code "P1690 - Immobiliser to SMARTRA no response" Apart from this initial assessment,...

Taking fuel consumption into consideration on new cars

I am looking to buy a new car for around town, low mileage use - and would really like a crossover like a Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV-4 or Kia Sportage, but currently owning a fairly fuel efficient Clio I...

Replacing Nissan X-Trail

Nissan Columbia, Jeep Cherokee or Hyundai Santa Fe: which should I choose? All seem to have reliability issues. I really like the drive, where my bad back is concerned, of my 2001 X-Trail, but it is falling...

Which economical SUV or saloon for towing and seating comfort?

Next summer I intend to trade in my three-year-old SEAT Altea XL Sport for a new or nearly new car. The car needs to able to tow a 1100kg caravan, be economical, and capable of 45 miles per gallon solo....