When should my warranty start?

I have put a £100 depost on a Volvo S40 2.0D S 4dr with Arnold Clark Motorstore, Oldbury branch. I was impressed by Volvo's safety features and the combined mpg of 48.8 for this 2.0ltr car. I am also...

Replacing Volvo V50 tyres

I need to replace two rear tyres on my Volvo V50. Should I stay with Pirelli or could you recommended an alternative tyre offering?

Which car to replace my Mondeo ST24 offers good performance and large load carrying ability?

I have owned a Mondeo ST24 estate for 12 years. It has proved reliable, relatively economical, sporty, good to drive with decent performance and carries everything, including the kitchen sink. At 150,000...

Why aren't car software updates provided to independent workshops?

James Foxall's article about servicing struck a chord with me. My Volvo S40 is now out of warranty and I plan to take it to my local independent for its next service, partly for cost reasons and partly...

Which automatic car to replace our Volvo S40?

I currently drive a Volvo S40 saloon, now 10 years old and which I have had from new, it being the third Volvo S40 I have owned. I have always been very happy with the vehicles but now, with advancing...

Transmission failure repair followed by head hasket failure - suspicious.

I own a Volvo XC70 and have done 185,000 miles trouble free. A noise recently occurred which became worse and was diagnosed as a failure of the transmission. The remedy was to replace it at a cost of £2500...

Where can I get new tyres sourced and fitted?

I need to replace all four tyres on my Volvo V70, but with only one tyre garage locally I don't believe their prices are competitive. Rather than wasting petrol trawling around distant tyre garages are...

Which used estate would you choose?

I've narrowed my search for a second hand buy down to a few models, I have a max of £17-18k to spend, but id rather keep it to 15/16k unless theres something that will save me money over three years. in...

Should we buy a RAV4 or an XC60?

My husband and I have now retired at the age of 70 and would like your opinion on these two used vehicles, either of which will be the last we purchase: the Toyota RAV4 petrol or the Volvo XC60 Volvo petrol....

What benefits will I get for changing the wheel size of my Volvo V50?

I have just bought a 2012-registered Volvo V50 SE LUX which is on 205/50 R17 tyres. A little research has led me to believe that I would save 30 to 40 per cent on replacement tyres if I changed to 16-inch...