Should our 18-year-old son buy a 2004 Renault Clio or 2003 Vauxhall Corsa?

Our 18-year-old son is taken by either an 04-reg Renault Clio 1149cc Dynamique with 55,000 miles, three doors (and CD player) with two owners, or an 03-registered 1199cc Vauxhall Corsa Club with five doors,...

Which MPV to replace our SEAT Alhambra?

I used to drive a SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDI SE until a lorry went into the back of me recently. I'm now looking to replace my vehicle, and out of the vehicles listed below I wondered which you would recommend...

Can I service my Renault Scenic's air conditioning system at home?

I would like to service my Renault Scenic's air conditioning system before I hit the road, as it is a bit smelly and not powerful. I would like to do it myself on a budget. What do I need? I just ordered...

Which automatic family car for my Dad?

My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz 56 plate C-Class estate Kompressor locally...

Which automatic vehicle could I lease as a Motability car?

I am having to lease my first Motability wheelchair access car and would value your advice. I require a 5-door hatchback which must be automatic, must have loading ramps and no more than a 2.0-litre size...

Towing infernal

I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and battery so think it is time to change. I have been...

Which diesel MPV has a chain cam engine?

I wish to buy a secondhand left-hand drive diesel MPV such as a Renault Kangoo or Peugeot Partner but with a cam chain drive, as I live in France. What would you suggest?

My brother bought a Renault Megane that had been imported from Cyprus - what can he do?

My brother bought a brand new Renault Megane from a Renault dealership in March 2008. Unbeknown to him this car was first registered on 1 August 2007 in Cyprus and was brought back to the UK, then sold...

What could be causing my Renault Clio's starting problem?

I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.5 DCi with 70,000 miles. When starting from cold, the engine turns and fires but does not pick up. On the third attempt the engine starts and runs slowly. It hunts, and after...

Why is my Renault Clio backfiring, and where can I get a maintenance manual for it?

My Renault Clio 1.4 is backfiring. What could it be, and where can I get hold of engine layout for it?