Do I need all four wheels to be alloy?

I have been a victim of the winter potholes and have ruined one of my alloy wheels. As my car is seven-and-a-half years old and has nearly done 100K miles, I am loath to spend £200 replacing it. Do I need...

Dashboard information vanished on my Scenic

My wife's 54 plate Renault Scenic with nearly 90 thousand miles on the clock (or was!) has suddenly lost all information on the dashboard - speedometer, fuel gauge - everything. Our local garage has...

Which car offers ease of access and a comfortable ride?

My wife and I are both in our 70s and would appreciate your advice on the choice of our last car. Our budget is £4000, annual mileage about 6000. We have been considering the Kangoo, Berlingo, Wagon R...

Which smaller car - Polo, Clio or Fiesta?

I am looking to purchase a second hand car for my son of 19 and daughter of 21 to share. I have looked at a Polo 1.4 Match with an 08 plate which was £6,000 but am now wondering whether a Clio or Fiesta...

The 2013 Clio Estate - will we get it in the UK?

I have read some cracking reviews online of the 2013 Clio Estate, but understand that Renault won't ever sell it in the UK. Does HJ know if that is a final (albeit barmy) decision from Renault? If so...

Which car to replace a Renault Modus to tow a caravan?

We have a 2006 1.6 Modus, which we use for towing a 700kg caravan. We do 9000-10,000 miles a year but I have a nasty feeling it will need a new clutch before long. The size of car is perfect as we only...

Where is best to sell our Rover 75 and Renault Clio?

We have had two cars for years, a small local run-around and a larger one for longer trips. Now both over 80 and disliking driving long distances, we want to reduce to one car for all our requirements....

Problem with 'trade sale' - Car not starting four days after sale.

I bought a Renault Clio (2002) DCi diesel with 59,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer for £1,500 - at the higher end of valuations, in line with the low mileage. The dealer said it was a...

Small cars with moveable rear seats?

Can you advise me of any small, five-door family cars that include a rear seat that is moveable while upright/erected? I have found the Nissan Note has this feature. Low insurance grouping is important,...

Stiff seat recliner wheel

Most modern cars have stiff and awkward plastic wheels at the base of the seat-back to adjust the recline angle. Release levers are far easier to operate, especially for the weak or elderly, but have fallen...