I need a small auto for my elderly parents

I need a small automatic car for my 79 & 91 year old parents. It must have with all round parking sensors & good visibility, as well as wide doors and high seats without high sides for easy access, for...

Used Corsa head gasket failure after just a few months.

I purchased a Vauxhall 2007 Corsa 1.2 Club for £3650 on the 14th July this year and now the head gasket has gone. The dealer only gave 30 days warranty on the engine and gearbox. Trading Standards have...

Leaky boot in my Insignia

I have a leak in my boot, no leaks when car stands still and dry. Wet after driving in rain, my garage checked it out but no look so far solving problem. Are you aware of any problems due to manufacture...

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...

How do I get rid of the spanner symbol on my car?

How do I get rid of the car with a spanner in the middle symbol?

Noisy brakes after brake work

I stripped down the brakes on the front of my Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 2004 reg to clean up and replace the sensor. Ever since this on the drivers side front every time I break it clunks/knocks more noticeable...

Best tyre size for a comfortable Zafira?

I'm considering buying a new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, 1.4 turbo, petrol, auto, Elite. Fitted as standard (I understand) are 235/45R x 18 tyres. My sole concern is a comfortable ride. With this in mind...

Transferring a number plate from an old wreck

New rules come into effect in Nov 2012 ref pre 1960 car MOTs. My wife has a 1954 A30 which belonged to her late mother, but it has not been on the road for many years and has no MOT - and it would cost...

New Meriva SE wheel sizes

My wife's motability vehicle is coming up for change. There are only three cars on the scheme that she can easily get in & out of, Kia Venga, Citroen C3 Picasso & the new Vauxhall Meriva. We have chosen...

Faulty door light after accident

Our car was recently "rear ended" sitting at a roundabount. The car went in for repair and as soon as we got it back we noticed the door open waring light and interior light would come on whenever we reversed...