Clutch blag

I own a Hyundai i30 1.4 ES, purchased new in April 2010. It has needed three replacement internal mirrors (a known vibration fault) and in April this year a modified clutch was fitted (also a known fault)....

Buying secondhand car with 110g/km

I have a 2009 Hyundai i20, and would like to change for something similar to the Citroen C3 - but would also like low emission around 110g/km, low road tax and better mpg. I would also like to be able...

Faulty gearbox

In April this year I bought a 61-plate Hyundai ix35 2.0-litre diesel Style from Milton Keynes Hyundai. The car was seven months old when I bought it, and it was Hyundai 'approved used'. It became clear...

leaving a car unused

We will be away for up to three months, and will be leaving our two cars (Honda Jazz 2008 and Hyundai i30 2012) on the drive. Are there any pitfalls for leaving the cars for this length of time without...

Hyundai iX20 ISG isn't working

I purchased a Hyundai iX20 Style with ISG as standard in January 2011. The ISG has only worked three or four times in this period. The car has been back to the dealers on a number of times without too...

Why don't you recommend the Nissan Note Acenta?

The Nissan Note Acenta meets your criteria in many ways, yet does not get mentioned where it seems to be a good option. UK-built with a good reliability record, excellent cabin space and access, 65-profile...

What to expect from a 2004 Santa Fe?

I am trading in my Renault Trafic (ex-mobility) van. It is a 2005 van with 5 seats (3 front and 2 rear) plus a ramp. I have found a 2004 Hyundai Sante Fe 2ltr 5 dr auto diesel with 33K mileage. What...

Running in 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2Diesel R - In just 600 miles per Handbook?

With my previous car - a 2006 Kia Sorento CRDi XS purchased new, in the absence of advice form the Handbook I ran the engine in over 10k miles following your advice contained within your FAQ section. Thus...

Looking for the perfect dog carrier

I'm looking to change my 2006 Vauxhall Astra diesel for something suitable to carry a Labrador dog complete with cage. I am considering a new/nearly new Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota Avensis estate, and am...

Brakes have failed - can I reject this Hyundai i10?

Just bought Hyundai i10 from new. 33 miles on the clock and the brakes failed completely. An hour later they were working. I suspect the cold may in some way have contributed, but with the temperature...