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I am looking at options for a small/medium van and have narrowed it down to a LWB Transit Connect, LWB Citroen Berlingo or perhaps a Renault Kangoo Maxi. On paper, the Transit Connect looks to be the best...
I am replacing my 2005 Renault clio and looking to buy a small but nippy car 2-3yrs old around £6000. I do a lot of motorway driving at weekends so I'm looking for the highest spec, most economical and...
I have a three-year-old CR-V that has done 37,000 since new. It has misfired, which has been reported to dealer and Honda UK. The misfire is getting worse. I had a DPF warning light come on three weeks...
I have a 62 plate SEAT Exeo ST diesel with all the toys. I love it but we will shortly be getting two large rescue dogs, so need a bigger car all round (especially the boot).
I have around £4000 on top...
I currently drive a 1998 Mercedes-Benz C180. I'm looking to upgrade to a later model C-Class. I have up to 4k to spend, not sure on petrol or diesel, can you recommend what variant to go for?
I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen Golf - but which model? I really like the new Golf GTI and the GTD, but I also like the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 but find these almost as dear as the new model....
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I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is not registered on the site. She took her Freelander 2 2.2TDi (2012, 18000 miles) back to the dealer yesterday due to a burning smell on driving.
The dealer...
I have avoided the Honda CR-V in the past due to high running costs but the 2015 changes seem to have sorted that problem. Is this the right 4x4 for comfort & reliability and is the new 1.6 diesel sound...
I bought a Nissan Note 1.2 petrol manual for my wife six months ago with 1500 miles on the clock. Having now done 7000 miles a ticking noise developed when taking my foot off the throttle. After some pressure...
I have a the maximum no claims discount on my insurance. If I own two or more cars, am I entitled to use the discount against all of the vehicles
I am interested in buying a high mileage 2007 petrol Ford Mondeo. It has 90,000 miles on the clock and meets my budget. I suppose these have a DMF are these prone to the same problems as the earlier cars?...
I know it's Spring but I'm looking ahead to Winter 2015 and want to take advantage of cheap winter tyres via online retailers.
I have 4x4 steel rims ready to go, but if I do buy now what's the best way...
My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He would like a new Galaxy, but there are not many around...
We bought a secondhand Renault Grand Scenic in December 2012 for £8800 (we were hoping to spend around £5,00 but convinced ourselves that spending more would buy us more reliability). The car was first...
My 2004 Honda CR-V 2.0 auto has been making a strange noise while reversing. I do not know why this has been happening. Also when you brake there is a metallic grinding noise from the left wheel. Any ideas?
I will be trading in my 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 diesel with 80,000 miles on the clock for a new Volkswagen Golf. The Mazda has some bad scratches and I've been told it will cost £900 to repair. Is it worth getting...
Will using bleach or a weed killer to get rid of green moss/lichen on my paintwork? Or will it simply damage the bodywork?
I'm aware a new model Hyundai i20, but was wondering if there any plans to replace the iX20? I've been waiting for ages for the new Honda Jazz to come out in the UK but still can't get a firm date from...
I want to get a second hand Skoda Yeti. I do not want a diesel as I only cover 7000 miles a year. This only leaves the 1.2 petrol which fear is too underpowered for my needs.
Why has Skoda discontinued...
How do I remove the redundant tax disc holder from my car? It was there when I bought it in 2009 and seems to be very firmly attached by the adhesive pads.
I need a small three-door car. I only need the front seats, but need space in the back for lots of painting gear. I also need something that is safe in bad, icy conditions.I have looked at the Suzuki Grand...
Having followed your advice, I this week purchased a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech RC six-speed, which I am very happy with. The manual states to run it on premium unleaded - is there a particular fuel...
My Volkswagen Golf has recently developed a slight judder when accelerating gently at low revs in low gears. The problem has been acknowledged by an accompanying franchise mechanic during the car's recent...
I would like to buy an ex-Motability car; however, the only ones I have found are through garages at a premium cost. Is there anyway I can access the site that garages use to buy one direct?
Does my Ford Mondeo ST220 have a cam belt or chain? If a chain, when does this need to be replaced? It's a 2005 model
About two weeks ago my car went into the garage for what they thought was a flat battery. A recovery man had attempted to jump start it and this had apparently wiped the memory. So a new battery and re-programme...
Started the car, reversed 10 ft switched off to speak to my brother. Now engine doesn't turn over. No click or anything from ignition. Battery fully charged.
I have been offered a brand new pre-registered Mazda 6 Sportnav for £21,000. Is this a good deal? The list price is £26,450.
I am thinking of purchasing a car and a came across a company that specialises in repossessed vehicles. Is this wise or am I buying into trouble?
I have a 2005 VW Passat TDi Sportline estate, which until now has been relatively trouble-free, but it is currently in the garage with an oil pressure problem following a warning light this evening. Friends...
I am looking to buy my first car and am debating buying used or investing in something nearly new.
I need something reliable to get me to work each day, powerful enough petrol engine for motorway use...
What's the best steering lock on the market? I'm off to Europe and would feel better if I had one to fitted to my new BMW 3 Series.
I have a new Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dci manual. I bought it four months ago and it has 2000 miles on the click. However, last week, it developed a "misfire" usually in fifth gear. This currently happens infrequently...
I was wondering whether you had any information on the upcoming Jaguar XJ. I believe a new model is expect in October 2015. Is this a model facelift or a significant redesign? Would you buy a current XJ...
My Nissan Qashqai diesel (2007 model) jolts along at high speeds or high revs. There's also thick black smoke emitting from the exhaust. Any idea what the fault could be?
I am really worried about clutch on my Ford Fiesta, having read about repeated failures on the Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. My clutch and some kind of cylinder needed replacing after just a few thousand miles....
My partner has just taken her Ford Fiesta (2013 model) in for its second year service. Ford have subsequently rung us to say that the brake fluid has been checked and shows a quantity of water and air...
I've got a problem with the fifth gear in my Ford Focus (2003 model) 1.6 Petrol. It keeps sticking in gear when travelling for approx 20 mins or more. The problem seems to rectify itself when I pull over...
I have a Honda Accord Tourer with an automatic gearbox. I am considering buying a caravan, but have heard that towing can cause problems. Is this true?
I have a BMW 5 Series diesel (2009 model) and have noticed that the auto box is missing a gear. It is also making a piercing screeching noise. Lifting the power it seemed to quietened down. I was wondering...
I want a large used estate car (three years old), with a comfortable cabin and automatic gearbox. I only do 10,000 miles a year, but want a petrol as I'm worried about DPFs. Should I get a petrol V70 or...
We purchased a used 2008 model Honda Civic from a main dealer five months ago. Yesterday, the air con stopped functioning (had tested and left on for periods over the winter) so the question is, do we...
Is it legal to drive in England if you've been banned for drink driving in Scotland? Does the ban cover the whole of the UK or just Scotland?
I recently purchased a new Hyundai i10 from my local dealer. When buying the car, I asked about fitting a towbar to tow a small trailer. The salesman said Hyundai would be uncompetitive price wise and...
I'm thinking of buying a Jaguar S-Type (2006 model) for £4500. I've had a HPI mileage check, which indicates the car "disappears" between November 2009 (52,381 miles), and September 2013 when the mileage...
I need a cheap to run MPV with a minimum of six seats. Preferably a 1.6 and decent boot space for my youngest's buggy. We have £3000 to spend.
I have a 2006 Scenic and I wondered if any other Renault xenon headlight would fit the car? I'm struggling to find a spare part and the cost of a new one is over £160 plus vat. Any suggestions?
Would the addition of the air suspension option on a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport give a smother ride?
Having recently replaced a 2005 BMW E90 320D (M47 engine) with a 2010 320d Efficient Dynamics (N47) I am getting irritated by the noise level compared to my previous car, particularly under acceleration...
I am considering a used Ford Galaxy or Vauxhall Zafira for £12,000. Which model is best?
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