Fuel consumption high and irratic idle on a 407

I have a 407 SE 2.0 2004 model, petrol, low milage (56,500). Great car for what I paid. I have had a problem with the fuel consumption since I purchased the car about 2 years ago. Fuel consumption seems...

Which cheap small car?

I am looking to buy a new car with the following requirements: economical on fuel (running round Cornwall), reliable, small, and under £10k. What is best?

U need a used, reliable family car with space for child seats

We have plans to grow our family in the coming year or so from one to two children, and I have just discovered that my trusted 2003 Honda Civic won't fit two child car seats plus granny in the back. We...

Peugeot 206 or Honda Civic - which is most reliable?

I have a budget of about £2000 and need a small automatic. I have seen a couple of Peugeot 206s for sale: a 2005 1.4 at £2595, (61,000 miles) and a2006 1.4 at £2795 (35,600 miles). I’ve also seen a 2000...

Wife is expecting twins - what car should we buy?

My wife is expecting twins and we're looking for a used car which will have space for a double buggy. Our budget is up to around £10,000 and reliability and low running costs are important to us. What...

Peugeot 207 - ESP light is on, what does it mean?

The ESP light has come on in my Peugeot 207. Can you tell me what this means?

What are three-cylinder engines like?

I have a Peugeot 307 SW 2006 which is a great car but I have the usual problems with the DPF. I can live with them... I have been told that a lot of new cars are fitted with 3 cylinder engines and that...

Stalling Peugeot 107 - what's the cause?

My son’s Peugeot 107 stalls immediately after it is started. The AA, local garage and main Peugeot dealer are stumped - they think the problem might be between the immobiliser ECU and the engine ECU. They...

Car needs new brake pads - can I argue the dealer should have done this when I bought the car?

My car, a Peugeot 207, has one 1000 miles since I bought it a year ago with 13,000 miles on clock. In for service and they say brake pads 80% worn and need replacing. Can I argue that hey must have...

Should I change my brake fluid and coolant?

My Peugeot 207 is less than four years old has done 13,000 miles. It is due for service and the garage says it needs brake fluid and coolant change. Are either of these really necessary?