Winter tyres - can I mix summer and winter tyres?

I want to ask you whether my plan to mix tyres are worth it. I want to put winter tyres on the front (front wheel drive) and keep summer tyres at the back for the winter months. I then want to swap the...

SEAT Ibiza cambelt - when should I change?

I have a 2008 1.4-litre petrol current shape five-door Ibiza 58 plate and I wonder if you know when a cam belt has to be changed on it as I can't find it in the handbook and I've been to my local independent...

Why was my new SEAT Altea so much cheaper than the equivalent Volkswagen Golf?

I recently bought a SEAT Altea SE 1.6TDI DSG and I also looked at the equivalent Volkswagen Golf Plus. The SEAT worked out to be £4710 cheaper than the Golf. Taking into account the extras which are cheaper...

Buying a 2005 SEAT Ibiza

My 18 year old son is thinking about buying a SEAT Ibiza - what do you recommend and are there any issues with them to look out for? He is looking for 2005 05 plate.

Buying a used Audi A3

I'm really keen to buy an A3 but my budget is max £5k and I've been looking for a while. There doesn't seem to be much that comes up that is worth looking at for around the 60-80,000 mileage bracket. I've...

Which MPV with sliding doors for carrying children?

My daughter is looking to change her Mercedes-Benz for a new car with side sliding doors, big enough for two children. The Mercedes-Benz Viano looks too much like a minibus so her shortlist is Chrysler...

Which MPV for high mileage and good comfort?

I have owned a 2007 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI from new and I think that it's time to change. Ideally I'd like something with a little more luggage carrying capacity and, as I am now in my seventies, comfort and...

Which seven-seater MPV should I buy?

My daughter is planning to replace her Chrysler Voyager with a similar seven-seater vehicle. She has looked at the Volkswagen Sharan but thinks it's a bit pricey.

Can airbags go off by accident?

The airbags on my mother's Ibiza went off recently when she was manoeuvring into a space at low speed in a car park. The only damage to the exterior of the vehicle is very slight damaged to the front...

I want to replace my Yaris with a car with a larger boot - what do you suggest?

I am a lady in my late sixties who plays a lot of golf. In 2005 I bought a new Toyota Yaris 1.3 and it is a very practical and reliable little car, perfect for short trips. However, to fit my clubs and...