Questions from April 2011
We are a two car family (P-reg Ford Escort with 80k on clock and 04-reg Honda Accord with 110k on clock). Both cars have full service history and are excellent runners.
We now want to buy two second-hand...
I want to trade in my 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Petrol.
My budget is £5000. Is there anything better than my current car in that price range (used cars)?
I'm looking for a five-door hatch or a four-door...
The following is an email I received after posting my car advert on Auto Trader:
"I have actually tried to get this kind of car earlier from here but most of the ones I got either have one huge mechanical...
Our Toyota Carina estate has ABS on only two wheels, the front.
According to the manual it should be on four wheels or none.
The ABS has a problem and I want to know what the consequences of removing...
After two disastrous Winters with my BMW 320 Touring I've decided to invest in a set of Winter Tyres. I currently have 225/45 R17 runflats on the car. My supplier recommends 16 inch wheels with my choice...
I am now driving with an automatic gear box - at traffic lights should I put the car in neutral, park or just leave it in drive with my foot on the brake?
Hearing different advice. What puts less stress...
My wife has been offered free Honda Happiness Accident Management for her three year old Jazz.
In view of the adverse comments about 'accident management companies' is it a good idea to accept, and if...
An answer you posted recently pointed out multiple drawbacks to diesel ownership from the fourth year onwards, on a car under a 3 year lease.
If I buy a new diesel car, will the maufacturers warranty...
We tried to sell a vehicle on eBay and we got a buyer who wanted it without seeing it.
The listing said no MOT or road tax. They sent a deposit for £150.00 by cheque. When they came to see the vehicle...
Our old car, sadly, needs replacing, as its bodywork is showing its age.
It is a 15-year-old Rover Kensington SE, 4 doors (or 5 if you count the boot), petrol engine, manual gear box. We purchased it...
I would like to buy Cold Weather tyres for my Honda Civic, which is currently fitted with Bridgestone Potenza RE 40 205/45/17 84W tyres.
Could you recommend a suitable cold weather replacement? I have...
At 52,000 miles and after replacing the front springs following breakage I noticed a thump when crossing speed bumps.
The Mecedes-Benz dealership who carried out the work said it was a worn out tie rod...
My car, a Skoda Roomster, repeatedly loses power on roundabouts/bumpy roads. The glow plug and TCS warning lights come on and the car goes into some kind of low speed mode. I stop the car, restart, and...
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