New car running in?

I'm soon to take delivery of a Leon 1.4 150 petrol, and having never owned a brand new car before, wanted to ask your advice on running it in. Should I stay below a certain RPM for the first 1000 miles,...

Seat Leon SE 1.6 TDI - is it EA189 or EA288

I have a SEAT Leon SE 1.6 TDI. The Engine code on the V5C is given as CLH but it is not totally clear whether I have a EA189 or EA288 engine - can you advise?

Emergency braking triggered with gently braking

I've just been driving my car and gently pressed the brake to slow from 40mph to 30mph, when I came to a full stop on the road. What could have caused the emergency braking system to trigger with gentle...

Bought a clocked car

We bought a 2013 SEAT Leon last week with 18000 on the clock for £9500. We have just found out the car has been clocked. Are we within our rights to return the car but keep possession of the keys until...

Efficient Petrol Cars

Hello, I am looking at efficient petrols for mostly town commuting with occasional long distance of motorway/dual-carriageway. I am looking specifically at the Ford Fiesta (2013-) 1.0 ecoboost Titanium...

Buying an auto - Powershift or DSG?

Which is the best choice for a used petrol automatic - Ford Focus Powershift, Volkswagen Golf DSG or SEAT Leon DSG?

dual controlled courtesy car

I wonder if you may help. I have a Seat Leon car which is 21 months old. I purchased the car from a Seat franchised dealer in Aylesbury for £18.000. The car is used for teaching people to drive, this was...

Buying a used hot hatch - Golf GT or Leon FR?

I have owned a Golf GTI for the past 15 years and have found it lively, providing a comfortable ride on 16-inch wheels. I am now about to change, but am torn between a one year old Golf GT or a similar...

Need a small 4x4 car - what do you recommend?

After several years of excellent motoring it’s time to move on and replace my Audi A6 Avant 3.0 SE quattro. I normally make at least a couple of motoring trips to the Alps in the winter and have found...

Mazda 3 v SEAT Leon - which car is best?

I want to buy a new hatchback to replace my old Vauxhall Astra. However, I can’t choose between the Mazda 3 or SEAT Leon. I also cannot decide between petrol or diesel. I cover 20,000 miles a year, with...