Questions from January 2013
The advice to select Michelin Preimacy 3 was excellent - life is much quieter! Can you advise on pressure for my new set up please?
I have a low milage 2006 Fiat Punto Active 1242cc with a jammed bonnet catch?. The bonnet cable release cable is ok in the car and you can hear it moving within the cable but it will not release the bonnet.
I...
I recently saw A Fifth Gear test on super fuels like Shell V Power. The conclusion was that benefits were minimal. Some forums also claim that any improvements are due to a placebo effect. You paid more...
Currently looking to replace a 53 Plate Mazda 6 with a similar car. Have found a local Mazda 6 2.2d TS2 with 35,500 miles on clock. I do around 12,500-15,000 miles a year.
We have driven the car and...
I wish to replace my wife's Citroen C3 with a new similarly sized car but require an automatic gearbox. Whilst impressed by reviews of Ford Fiesta, it seems that the automatic box available in only certain...
Over the last few weeks when the weather has been a lot colder, I have noticed a whining noise on start up. It appears to be coming from the front nearside of the engine bay. I think it's to do with power...
I have a July 2010 Jaguar XF 3.0D S Portfolio. I was planning to change in March and this morning found the rear tyres need to be changed (10k miles done, and £300 each) and the 'brake pad' warning message...
I'd like to replace my CRV ES with a new CRV SE which has all the spec. I want except privacy glass, which the ES has and which I would like. The dealer tells me that I can't have it factory fitted but...
We found a used car online through Ford Retail online in Birmingham. Very good deal for 2012 plate car, age advertised as 2011 (approx £1500 less than cost of a similar actual age 2012 car with similar...
I would like to buy a nearly new Kia Sorrento or Hyundai Santa Fe automatic - I do about 11,000 miles a year, with some regular 150 mile runs. However I am aware of the DPF, DMF and EGR problems you have...
I have a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6-litre with auto transmission. I've had the following problem with my car:
It happens after driving for some time, mainly urban driving. When I move to PARK, the transmission...
My Lexus has 110,000 miles on the clock and is 06 reg. I think this is low miles for a diesel. Recently it has started to smoke a bit. The smoke is whitish/blue and happens mostly when temperature needle...
We have found a nearly new Ford S-MAX via Ford Retail Online. Our local Ford dealer has agreed to bring it in from the Ford dealer in Birmingham where it is currently for a £500 deposit, which we have...
Having already had engine problems with a Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, purchased new in April 2007 (lower engine replaced at 2 years old due to high oil usage - replacement did not resolve problem - plus EGR...
I'm looking at buying a Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 70 Airdream+ (August 2009 model). I have heard some real scare stories about DPFs costing an arm and a leg to replace. Do you think the car will have a DPF?...
I am driving to SW France, to a remote mountain/hill region, at altitude up to approx 800-1000m. There is a steep and winding road to and from the house. I asked about fitting winter tyres, but garage...
I bought my X-Type with Pirelli P6000 205/55x16 91W tyres (Not J rated) fitted. Can I replace them with an Avon ZV5 91V? Or do I need a higher load or speed rating (ie 94W)? if not, going for a J-rated...
My 05-plate Honda CRV 2.0-litre petrol auto needs two front tyres. Can you recommend best option for economy, road noise and all-year use. We cover a low mileage of around 6000 miles per year.
I purchased a RAV4 which came without a spare wheel, they give you a repair kit. I knew about this when I purchased the car and thought that it would probably be okay.
I have rehearsed a repair using...
Are there any other vehicles similar to my Caddy,(smaller considered) that may fit the bill.
I bought an S-Max 2.0 TDCI Auto six years ago for motorway commuting but then promptly moved to rural Dorset instead. I love the S-Max and plan to get another, having done 70,000 largely problem-free miles...
I am looking to change cars because I want to drive more economically following a change in my income. I drive a Mercedes B180 CDI Auto on an 08 plate. While I love the comfort this car provides the Maintenance...
Please can you tell me where the pollen filter is on my current model Vauxhall Astra (2010 model)? Is replacement straightforward?
I bought a car from a Vauxhall Dealership about a year ago. As part of the purchase, there was an in-built agreement for five years free servicing. I was trying to book its first service when I found out...
I am changing my Passat auto and would like to replace it with an auto. Which make(s) of car do you recommend with the most reliable automatic gearbox, if any?
Looking to replace my expensive (19mpg) Volvo V70 T5 (53 plate) with a comparable estate car 2008 onwards. Need massive boot space and good clearance and good in snowy conditions. Been looking at the...
I am fortunate in having only been involved in two RTAs in 54 years of driving, both of which were caused by other drivers, one who turned right without signalling and was prosecuted and the other failed...
I have been hit by a foreign truck. I was stuck in a traffic queue on a narrow windy road whilst a Lithuanian artic tried to squeeze down the other side of the road which wasn't suitable.
An obliging...
I have received two parking tickets issues by Vehicle Control Services demanding payment even though I had paid to park in the private car park space and have tickets to prove.
The parking space is located...
My spine is damaged and driving is becoming increasingly uncomfortable but I don't wish to stop. My doctor has advised me to buy a car with excellent suspension that can deal with the gazillions of speed...
my car has just had a new clutch kit fitted because it was very noisy when started was told it was the something to do with the clutch. The garage has just told me it's a new gearbox my car needs - the...
I'm looking at a 2005 Peugeot 307 diesel for £1895. It looks to be in excellent condition inside and out, but has done 140,000 miles. It has a year's MoT ,and two months' warranty. Should I buy it?
I need to replace a nine-year old automatic Peugeot 307 estate with a smaller automatic car that takes a dog crate. It must have good vision and an upright driving position. Mainly low mileage trips. Budget...
I've heard so many bad reports about dealers in the North East - I am worried - does anyone any recommendations of a good (cheap) dealer in the North East of England?
This will be the first service...
My Alfa 159 went to my local Alfa dealer/garage for an MOT, service and clutch replacement. According garage, after doing this work the engine was running, then suddenly there was a loud rattle from the...
What do I have to line up when changing a V-belt on a 1.3-litre Endura engine
I have a Peugeot Expert 2.0HDI the MIL light kept coming on and off. So I change the fuel filter (Siemens) and then all hell broke lose. Now my cab has many different codes. Starts up every time idle no...
I am trying to determine what radio is fitted in the 56 reg Meriva first registered 17/01/2007 there are no pictures in the audio book that I got with the car that match with radio, there is a big round...
I'm needing to buy some new fuses for my 2001 Renault Clio Dynamique and I'm unsure what type of fuses to buy... Please help!
My i30 failed to start one morning after running since I had it. The dealer pluged in his computer and found an error code "P1690 - Immobiliser to SMARTRA no response"
Apart from this initial assessment,...
I have been having problems for the last four months with misfiring, i have replaced both harness's the ecu and four injectors. Every time a part is replaced it goes ok again for a bit then it starts misfiring.
If...
I recently bought a Saab 9-5 SE (1999, 120,000 miles, £1500) from a dealer (three months warranty). On starting it the next day, huge amounts of smoke billowed out the exhaust and has done ever since....
I feel the need to replace my '03 1.6 five-door Civic. Owned since '04, it's low mileage, close to impeccable but at nearly 10 years old, it's due for replacement.
My existing car is everything I need...
I cannot find service schedule for Ford Fusion. I am particularly interested in changing the transmission fluid on auto gear box. What is the recommendation for mileage/years, what specification fluid,...
Is a five-eight year old Honda Jazz with CVT-7 worth consideration, or better to go for the manual version - or a similar age Vauxhall Corsa?
I am looking to buy a new car for around town, low mileage use - and would really like a crossover like a Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV-4 or Kia Sportage, but currently owning a fairly fuel efficient Clio I...
I have a Citroen Dispatch first registered in May 2009, which has done 58,000 miles. It had two anti-roll bars under warranty and now, out of warranty and less than 20,000 miles after the last one, it...
I needed two new front tyres on a three-year old Honda Jazz after 16,500 miles. They were worn on the edges to below the legal limit. Tracking was checked and found to be okay.
Tyre man said this was...
Whilst driving the engine sounds like it is 'catching up' or 'dropping down' without pressing the accelerator
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