Buying a used car for £11k - Lexus or Volvo?

I wish to buy a quality car that I can get into easily. I'm looking at the Lexus RX and the Volvo XC90. They would need to be around 6 - 10 years old reflecting a limited budget of £11,000. What should...

Replacing a Multipla

My Fiat Multipla has wear in the rear bushe and is worth more to me than it is to anyone else. It does have 12 months MOT but I am thinking about trading it in while it still has some value and getting...

Air con problems with Volvo C70

Two years ago I bought a 2011 Volvo C70. Since then, it has had a number of electronic problems. The most recent one is with the air con, with heat circulating on the driver's side and cool air on the...

Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes?

I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are looking old, we would like your opinion on a Volvo...

Volvo S40 - timing belt or chain?

Have bought a 2007 Volvo S40 1.8 SE petrol with 125,000 on the clock, it has FSH but no evidence of timing belt change. I have conflicting info from the Volvo dealer and garages, one suggests car has timing...

Can you recommend a family friendly SUV?

I am searching for a family friendly SUV. I drive about 12,000 miles a year and intend to keep the car for five years. Ideally, I want all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, I am not fussed about petrol...

Small problem made worse by garage - should they pay for repairs?

The steering belt on my eight year old Volvo XC90 went recently whilst I was driving. I pulled over and had the car towed to a local garage. I asked the garage to check why the belt had failed, rather...

Volvo XC70 won't start

My Volvo XC70 D5 (2010) Auto continually refuses to start. I have had a new fuel pump fitted, but the problem persists. The car is back with the dealer after being recovered yesterday. The engine turns...

Volvo XC70 - which wheel size is best?

I have finally decided to buy a new Volvo XC70, what tyre size do you recommend for the best ride? Also, can you tell me if there are any known faults with this model?

Should I buy a car if its service history is missing?

I have tested and driven a 2008 Volvo V70 2.4D for sale with 43,000 miles on the clock and an asking price of £9850. The car is in excellent condition, two recorded owners since new and a stamped service...