Vauxhall Zafira alarm going off - what's the cause?

I have recently had a problem with the alarm going off on my Vauxhall Zafira. I took the car to my local dealer and they diagnosed it as the courtesy light switch on the tailgate which they replaced. But...

Vauxhall Astra blowing blue smoke - is there a fault?

My Vauxhall Astra has started emitting blue smoke on start up. It has also started using around 1 litre of oil a week, can you tell me if there’s a problem?

Corsa brake test results - should I be concerned?

I'm currently unhappy with a used car purchased from a main dealer and am in a dispute with them on several issues, particularly the brake pads. An RAC Inspection advises they are over 70% worn and the...

Which used car for an elderly couple?

We need to replace an elderly Nissan Primera with a used car, ideally no more than £10,000. We are also elderly, so something higher than, and certainly no longer than a Primera. We do a low mileage,...

Bumpy ride in Vauxhall Agila - should I change the wheels?

I've been driving a Vauxhall Aglia B for five years and it's everything I need. However, our poor roads makes the ride very harsh in London/Surrey. The car is on 185/60/15 wheels and it time to buy some...

Best small car for fuel economy?

I drive a lot for work, often on motorways, clocking up 20,000 miles a year. I currently drive a petrol Honda Jazz, but want something similar with improved fuel efficiency. What do you suggest with a...

Company car options - hybrid?

I am in the process of choosing a company car and am attracted by the low Benefit in Kind rates for the Peugeot 508 RX4 and Citroen DS5 hybrids, both of which are within budget. I will drive 12,000 miles...

Petrol smell coming from heater

My Vauxhall Astra (2005) starts and drives fine; however, every 2/3 days I'm having to top up the engine coolant level and there's a strong smell of petrol/fumes when I use my heater for any longer than...

Mazda 6 or Vuaxhall Insignia?

I’m shortly moving to a new job, relinquishing a company car and looking to purchase one of my own. I need a decent sized family car with luggage space so am focussed on a five-door hatchback. I am not...

When should I change the oil and filter?

I own a Vauxhall Zafira, but find that fully synthetic oil costs an arm and a leg. I only cover 7000 miles a year and am told that some engines are happy for this type of oil for two years or 20,000 miles....