Why won't my insurer allow me to claim for fire damage to my Volvo V50?

I own a 2008 Volvo V50 1.6d. Whilst driving my car last week, I noticed an awful smell followed by thick smoke from under the dash. I pulled over and got out of the car and dialled 999. The fire brigade...

Are there any decent, petrol hybrid SUVs that can tow a caravan?

I currently own a 2007 BMW X5 with 155,000 miles on the clock, which I'm looking to change. I used to do over 20,000 miles a year, but more recently this has dropped to about 10,000. I use it to tow a...

Why has the cost of my insurance increased so much?

We recently bought a 2008 Volvo V50 SE Lux as a replacement for my wife’s 1997 Volvo S70 CD. The new car has a 2.4i petrol engine, whereas the old one had a 2.5 turbo petrol engine. I spent many hours...

Can you suggest an auto that offers a nice ride and decent boot space?

I'm looking for a very smooth ride and responsive acceleration. I've got £10,000 - £20,000 to spend on something automatic with a decent boot and five doors. I have a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 plate which...

What does the engine warning light on my Volvo V60 mean?

What does the engine warning light on my Volvo V60 mean?

Should I sell my six year old Volvo XC60 and buy a petrol replacement?

I am seriously concerned with all this talk about a diesel backlash coming from the government and motoring press. I have a six year old Volvo XC60 and I'm really worried that it could be heavily devalued...

What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs?

My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach 8 - 10 years old. As we live in a rather remote area,...

Should we get a petrol or diesel Volvo V40?

We have decided to purchase a year old Volvo V40. It's a second car that would have be mostly short journeys and twice weekly 40 mile commutes, doing about 10,000 miles per year. The debate we are currently...

Why is there a crackdown on diesel cars when petrol emits just as much CO2 emissions?

Petrol gives 19.64lbs of CO2 per gallon, diesel 22.38lbs. For example, my diesel Volvo V70 does at least 40mpg, so 40 miles gives 22.38lbs. However, a petrol model doing 35mpg will use 14 per cent more...

Is there an inherent flaw with the Volvo V40?

Our two year old Volvo V40 2.0 has been in the garage for nine weeks undergoing tests and repair for an emission problem. We have been told that there is an inherent flaw in the design, is this true?