Buying a diesel - sensible?

I am in the market for a 1 year old, small/med diesel estate. I have never owned a diesel before and am concerned about what I read re DMFs. I have narrowed field to Peugeot 308SW, Vauxhall Astra Tourer,...

Gearchange is stiff when it's hot

When the engine is cold the gear selection seems perfect. But when I have been in slow moving traffic for a while I cannot engage the lower gears and have to pull over to side of road till it cools down....

Automatic MPV for Disabled Person

I am on the Motability scheme and the present car I have is the 1.5 Renault Grand Scenic diesel auto which I consider to be downright dangerous when pulling away at roundabouts etc as it is woefully underpowered....

Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

Why has my Toyota IQ developed a clutch fault at 12,000 miles?

I bought a Toyota IQ 1.0-litre manual in June 2009 and overall I am delighted with it. Unfortunately, right from the start, I had difficulty changing from first to second gear. Eventually the local Toyota...

How can our Peugeot 407's satnav be optimised for UK postcodes?

I own a Peugeot 407 with a built-in satnav. This is of very little use because even if you enter the full postal address it refuses to accept the last two letters of the postcode. I've written to Peugeot...

Clutch issues at 54,000 miles on a Peugeot 308

360 days into our (second-hand - 58 plate, Nov 2008) ownership of a 308SW HDI FAP, the clutch pedal sank to the floor and stayed there. The AA duly towed us to a nearby recovery garage in East Anglia...

Which used petrol saloon/hatchback for £15,000?

I wish to buy used saloon/hatchback. I have a budget of about £15,000 and I want a car of no more than three years old, max 20,000 miles, petrol, good spec, decent mpg, looks smart for a retired but still...

Which convertible sports car should I buy?

I am 66 and want to buy a convertible car. I would prefer a 1.6-litre but a 1.8-litre is a possibility, and not too high on insurance, please. Got no preference on fuel, the car is not currently garaged...

Buying a 3-4 year old, first car what would you recommend?

I am 17 and will soon be 18 and I am un decided on what car I should buy for my first car, I am un decided between a 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa sxi and a 1.2 Fiat Punto. I will not be buying the car from new,...