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Questions from July 2009
My friend, who is no longer in the first flush of youth, is considering replacing his P-reg automatic BMW 3 Series Compact, as maintenance costs are escalating. Have you any suggestions? A replacement...
I'm a regular reader of your column for years. I've recently retired and
need to downsize from a 1992 VW Passat 1.6 TD estate. I would appreciate a bit of advice on what to look at for a replacement with...
It was with some exasperation that I read in today's Motoring Telegraph that the new Vauxhall Astra is to be longer and wider than the current car. When will car designers realise that while each of their...
Four years ago, an elderly relative passed away and left his 1960 Bentley S2 saloon in his garage. I purchased his house from the estate and moved from my parents home. I was also able to purchase the...
Today, is there any vehicle equivalent to an Austin A40, as featured on 16th May? Two large doors, lift up rear window, drop down tailgate, reasonable headroom, comfort, economy, reliability and engineering...
You recently stated that "The EGR system recirculates unburned hydrocarbon fumes from the crankcase so they are combusted rather than emitted." Not so. You have described the purpose of a crankcase breather...
I have a Mk V Golf which has done 45k and it has developed a dullish whining noise. It sounds like I'm driving an old Land Rover. Is there a history of transmission or wheel bearing problems with this...
I am due to change my current car, a Mercedes CLK 320CDI, which has been thoroughly reliable but not the most exciting car to drive. The three replacement I am considering are the E-Class Coupe, the BMW...
On Friday evening my daughter and I were sitting watching TV, my car was parked outside on the drive alongside the lounge. There was a really loud bang and we ran outside to investigate. The front offside...
I was very interested to read your reply "Tied up in Notts" regarding the release of personal info by the DVLA. Look on the website www.dvla.gov.uk/foi/relinfo.aspx and you will see that the DVLA can more...
I have a FIAT 500, which I bought new last September. About one and a half months ago I took it into the garage as it was making a high pitched noise and had a lot of general running noise when I drove....
We are about to sell our 2001Y Mercedes C240, the seats of which seem to be about 17” above the garage floor. We much prefer accessing our other car, a Jazz, the seats of which seem to be about 24” above...
My wife and I test drove the Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.4 petrol and 1.6 CRDi diesel last Sunday, and preferred the diesel for its power, lower emissions, taller gearing and motorway cruising. The problem is...
I saw the letter and reply in last Saturday’s Telegraph regarding the way DVLA sells our details to car park owners and their lackeys. I want a bit more advice if you can please. Your advice is to sue...
On Sunday February 1st 2009 my third-party insured Suzuki Baleno was written off by a Mercedes taxi sliding down a snow-covered hill out of control. The driver told me he was late to pick up his fare due...
While it is sad that J.S. of Congleton managed to damage his car, his letter does not tell the whole story. Boundary Lane in Congleton is a residential street, and is also the site of a primary school....
I’m looking to get new or newish small car for my wife who works part time as community nurse. Also occasionally used as a second family car. Question is whether having 4 doors is safer than 2, to rear...
A lot of new diesel cars have particulate filters fitted in order to make them 'cleaner'. Am I correct in thinking that this would make them unsuitable for Mr and Mrs Average Driver, doing their 10,000...
I’m writing on behalf of my girlfriend. She purchased a car 10 days ago from a garage in Leicestershire. It’s a 2004 SEAT Ibiza with 56,000 miles. It was listed with climate control (air-conditioning),...
Five years ago I purchased a new BMW 530Diesel automatic. At 74 yrs old I only do 6,000 miles per year, but take great care to make a reasonable run once per week to keep the engine in reasonable order....
In your reply to M.S. of Retford regarding Penalty Charge Notices (May 16) you raise an extremely interesting question. Are you implying that the DVLA is breaking the law by supplying a third party with...
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