Gearbox problems with new Vauxhall Astra - what should I do?

I am suffering occasional gearbox problems with my Vauxhall Astra. I only bought the car a few months ago, but it is making grinding noises when I select reverse. I took it back to the dealer and it was...

Can you recommend a new car with easy access?

We are an elderly couple looking for a new and accessible car. We do about 2000 miles per year and want a car with a petrol engine, four doors and automatic gearbox. Can you suggest something suitable...

Can you recommend an automatic car with plenty of legroom and boot space?

I need an automatic car that is high up with plenty of legroom and boot space. I tried a Nissan Qashqai 1.6 but didn’t like the CVT. I want petrol as I only do about 1000 miles a year. I need something...

Should I buy an Agila with a cracked bumper?

The Agila I was thinking of buying from has been found to have a cracked front bumper on its pre-delivery inspection. Presumably it is only plastic, but they don't know how it occurred and this is worrying....

Are there any child-friendly reliable cars you can recommend?

My daughter is expecting her first child. Currently she drives an old Mini but is looking for something more reliable and more convenient for getting the baby in and out of. We have about £10,000-£12,000...

Would you recommend the Vauxhall Astra hatchback or the Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback?

I have to make a choice between a new Vauxhall Astra diesel hatchback 1.7 CDTI 16v (130PS) Ecoflex Exclusiv 5 door SS and a new Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback 1.6 CRDi (110PS) Blue Drive Active 5 door, and...

Best small automatic?

I have to change my motability car this year and am considering a Ford Fiesta PowerShift. What other small automatics should I be considering?

Problems with recently bought used car

Four months ago I bought a used 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, with 44,000 miles on the clock from a used car dealer for £4000. It has been rarely used since I bought it, but I noticed that the heating wasn't working...

Fuel injector fault with Astra diesel

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.7 CDTi. At the moment I’m getting no fuel in at the injectors and no fault codes. I bought the vehicle with the engine half stripped due to overheating, but it was...

Which stylish, child-friendly car to replace our Fiat 500?

I have owned a Fiat 500 1.2 Sport since 2008 – bought as an ex-demo and have been very happy with it. I like the way it looks and drives. However, due to being pregnant with our first child I have accepted...