What is this creamy-coloured deposit around our Clio's oil filler?

There is a creamy coloured deposit in the oil filler of my wife's 2008 Clio 1.2TCE (26k miles). The water level and oil level are normal and the oil is a good colour. The car was serviced in December....

Can you recommend an automatic car with plenty of legroom and boot space?

I need an automatic car that is high up with plenty of legroom and boot space. I tried a Nissan Qashqai 1.6 but didn’t like the CVT. I want petrol as I only do about 1000 miles a year. I need something...

Is it worth renewing the warranty on a Laguna?

I have owned a Laguna from new. I intend to keep it for the fourth year. No more Lagunas! Do you consider that renewing the manufacturer's warranty a good investment? It's now due MOT and service.

The major electrical fault with our Renault Scenic was just down to a faulty battery.

Regarding the letter from WR of Grays in, we had a similar problem with our Scenic. I took it to our local Renault agent, who, after four visits and two components changed, charged me £575. The problem...

Our Renault Scenic has developed a turbo fault - is it worth repairing it?

We own a 2004 Renault Scenic. We have had it for under a year and already spent quite a bit on it. We had a engine rebuild at the end of last year trying to find a fault which cost £900, bought two new...

Can you recommend a car for my commute?

I am searching for a used car for £7000. I commute 40-miles every day on national speed limit moorland roads and urban 30-40mph roads. All have a broken road surface and the closer to work I am, the more...

Do you have any opinions on the new Renault Scenic 1.5 and 1.6 diesels?

We are now considering a diesel, using a Scenic for longer journeys and our Yaris for shorter ones. Have you driven the Scenic 1.5 or 1.6 diesels? Also I have noticed that the real MPG for these is extremely...

Fuel pump failure with ultra-low-sulfur diesel

My distributor type fuel pump on my Renault Kangoo van has failed at 98,000 miles. The fault has been put down to ultra-low-sulfur diesel - apparently it lacks the lubricity these pumps need. Unlike...

Which wax should I use for my new white car?

After looking at and test driving a lot of small and medium hatchbacks to replace our now three year old BMW 1 Series, we have ordered a new Renault Clio in glacier white. Please could you let me know...

Need a car that can carry a wheelchair

Following a stroke, my husband now needs a wheelchair. We currently have a Volkswagen Golf MkIV, but I struggle to get his wheelchair into the luggage compartment. Would a new Golf be better, or should...