Correct use of turbo petrol engine

I have just purchased a new SEAT Ibiza ST FR petrol. I have in the past read about leaving an engine running until the turbo cools. I have also read that some models have pump which will continue to run...

Particulate filter problem - can it be fixed?

In November I purchased a SEAT Ibiza from the Car Shop. Around a month later the DPF warning light came on. I consulted the handbook and took on the advice to drive at constant high speed for 15 minutes....

Water is leaking into my car - how can I stop it?

Rain water is accumulating in the drivers foot-well, where should I look to clear a blocked drain?

Which car for lowest maintenance

I need something my wife can drive (so not a long car) that is safe and also spacious enough to accommodate two children. So a large cabin, but don't need a big boot. It must be a car that won't break...

Buying a used car - Renault or SEAT?

I do 10,000 miles per annum, mostly short journeys mixed with some long motorway runs. I am considering a used Renault Megane or SEAT Leon, spending up to £12,000. Do you advise petrol or diesel for this...

Dealer gone bankrupt - Who is responsible for out of warranty claim?

The EGR valve is playing up on my SEAT Ibiza, which is one month out of warranty at 21,000 miles. Unfortunately the supplying dealer has gone into liquidation (shortly after I bought it) and I have no...

Buying a SEAT Leon for £3500 - is this a good deal?

I have recently been offered a 2005 SEAT Leon FR 1.8T 20V with just over 60,000 miles on the clock. It is a private sale and the car seems to have been well looked after during it’s time with the current...

Can you suggest a small car for commuting

I need a new car to cover around 12,000 miles a year for rural commuting and occasional longer motorway trips. In no particular order, comfort, fun, economy and reliability are the priorities. So, Fiesta...

Are newer cars really safer?

I bought a Ford Focus new in 2003 intending to keep it for a long time. Now 10 years on I am wondering if safety and crash protection has moved on enough to warrant buying a new car. I have two children...

Need a used seven seater - what do you recommend>

I need some advice on buying a new second hand car. We are a family of six, with two adults and four children under the age of 10. We have looked at the Ford Galaxy, Seat Alhambra and Renault Grand Scenic,...