What car for my varied needs?

My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and an annual journey to the Black Forest in Germany. I thought of a supermini estate (Pug 207SW), but people tell...

Buying a new car

I'm looking to buy one of the following - Volvo V60, Peugeot 508, Citroen C5, Toyota Avensis. Looking for a comfortable, reliable, safe car. I've driven German cars over the years, but hate the harsh...

Petrol or diesel?

I'm downsizing from an Almera 1.5, and I was wondering what was better to get. I want to spend less than £1000 as it is just for a short period, and have narrowed it down to a Renault Clio 1.2 16v petrol,...

206 indicator won't go off

I have a T reg Peugeot 206. The left indicators, front, side and back, are staying on all the time, even when the battery is disconnected. Mechanic has checked wiring but nothing found. I have been told...

Whining noise from the engine bay

I have just bought a 2008 Peugeot 207 1.4 SE, there seems to be a whining noise from the engine while driving. The car has only covered 25,000 miles. I thought maybe one of the belts was making the sound,...

'Grip control' on 3008

I wonder if the "Grip Control" on cars like the Peueot 3008 replaces the requirement to use snow tyres in countries that require them, such as Switzerland and Germany?

My 207 is using oil

I have topped up oil twice in 5 months on my Peugeot 207 1.6gt. There is no visible leak or anything so is it normal to top up so often?

Car for 17-year-old girl

I'm looking for a small, reliable secondhand car for a female teenager (17) to buy and insure.

Peugeot 508 water leak

I have a brand new Peugeot 508 saloon. When it is raining heavily and I open the boot, the water drips straight into the boot. Is this a general design fault (as I suspect) or a technical problem with...

Buying a small first car

My daughter is 25 and has just passed her driving test, I have seen a 56 plate Peugeot 207 1.4 petrol, with 40,000 miles on the clock. It drives very well and is for sale at £4,795.00. As I will be paying...