Cold starts and cam belts

I have a 2004 Hyundai Tucson with 33000 miles. The dealer recommends replacement of cam belt immediately. I drive mostly short distances - about 5000 miles a year (half on highways). Is it critical that...

SUV with 'proper' auto

I am looking to buy an SUV (about Tiguan size) and want an auto box with torque converter type. Can you point me in the right direction by suggesting some with a 'proper auto box'.

Can I reject my new Hyundai i20?

Can I reject my Hyundai i20 due to uncomfortable bucket style seats? I have had it for 7 weeks and tried many different seating positions and have also asked my chiropractors advice - all to no avail....

Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person?

My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox. What in your opinion would be the best...

Which car offers comfortable seating, preferably a Vauxhall?

My wife and I are finding difficulties to get in and out of our 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXI. Seat adjustment is important now I am 75 and my wife will be 70 in October and we are both only 5-feet 3-inches...

Hyundai servicing

Local Hyundai dealer charging £197 for full service to include oil, oil filter, engine and pollen filters, brake and clutch fluid as well as labour and vat. Local garage will charge £40 for labour if I...

Buying a new small car - what would you recommend?

My wife is thinking about changing her 55-reg Audi A3 1.6S E with 65k. She normally goes for a similar used VWG model around £9000, but this time was thinking of downsizing to see if she could go to a...

Which seven-seater 4x4 to replace our ageing Nissan Pathfinder?

I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder diesel that has done nearly 70,000 mainly trouble-free miles, but is getting close to replacement as it stubbornly refuses to do more than 32mpg and the rearmost seats are...

Which small automatic up to 1.4-litre should I buy?

I have been driving for over 50 years and, having had my current car for over seven years, I am thinking of buying a smaller, more economical model, possibly an automatic up to 1.4-litre. Could you please...

What tyres for an ix20?

Like many other readers I have been attracted to the Hyundai ix20 1.2 by your favourable comments. It drives really well and is more responsive than I expected, thanks for pushing me in an unexpected direction. The...