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I had two new tyres fitted to my caravan in Feb 2014 (the invoice included new valves). Returning from France in July, the nearside tyre blew on the M20, fortunately without causing further damage or accident....
I live in a predominantly dusty, unpaved or pothole riddled driving environment. We would like to buy a new car that can best handle our rough road conditions. My budget is in the £22,000. I need enough...
I have a Jeep Patriot 2011. Yesterday it started leaking coolant and the water pump was making a grinding noise. Dropped it off at my local mechanic to look at. The same day I get a call from the Jeep...
I bought a one-year-old Audi A1 from local Audi dealer with low miles. I have found out that the first owner was rental car company. Should they have told me ? I would not have bought car if I had known....
We have a year 2000 Skoda Octavia estate 1.9 TDI and we'd like to know where we can find the ecu please?
My wife's Fiesta 1.6 Ghia (54) is cutting out while driving. The water pump and thermostat housing were replaced at the garage along with the timing belt - unfortunately they got the timing slightly out...
My wife wants to buy her first car as she got the driving licence just last week. She has a automatic only licence. What do you recommend? We are thinking of a Mazda3, Hyundai i30 or even a Mercedes A-Class.
My sister and partner have £4-5k to spend on a used car. They want something reliable and cheap to maintain so are thinking Honda Civic or maybe Ford Focus. Her partner wants something sporty/ cool so...
I just changed my alternator because it wasn't charging my battery. The problem is my battery light is still on, check battery showing healthy 12.5v it is the right battery. The alternator charges it at...
My Honda dealer reception told me at 62500 mile service they will adjust valve clearances but my service book says that is other models only. I think the receptionist may have told me wrongly, has she?...
We would like to upate our Toyota Verso and are thinking about hybrids as most of our journeys are short city trips of 1-5 miles with a 60-80 mile trip once or twice a month max. My husband is interested...
I have corrosion on both wing arches of my Audi A4. The car has been inspected by Audi in Stirling. They claim the arches have been painted although badly rusted but I believe this is a fault at manufacture....
I purchased an SLK 350 but had a puncture and tried to inflate the space master spare wheel, it would only release one tyre wall from the rim and therefore inflated on an angle so was useless and dangerous....
Please could you give me some advice as I received a Parking charge yesterday when parked on a road to a small industrial estate. I have parked here for more that 20yrs and never had any problem. At the...
I have a Peugeot Bipper Tepee 1.3 diesel with EGC auto box. Why does the user manual say never to leave the car in neutral? And advises you can start the car in 1st or reverse gears?
I bought a 59 reg VWGolf 1.4 TSI three years ago from my local dealer with 27000 miles on the clock. It has now done just 47000 and needs a new engine! It has been serviced by the dealership as per the...
Having had Honda cars for a number of years I now find I need a small AWD and am bitterly disappointed that the UK HR-V will not be one. The only one I find that fits my remit is the Suzuki Vitara. Will...
I am toying with either a 4-5 year old diesel estate (Mondeo/Passat-size) and using it mainly for the long distance journeys for economy, or to go for a Toyota Avensis 1.8 V-matic manual TR in Petrol....
I need a cheap to run and reliable car to replace my outgoing one the budget is £1000 mileage about 50 miles per day.
The parking brake fault light came on a couple of weeks ago. It stayed on for 20mins and then switched off. As as precaution I called Audi who suggested the car be booked in for a 'diagnostic'. I took...
I bought an 18 month old C63 Coupe 507 Edition and the car has a judder from start off.
The car has been into three Mercedes dealers and off the road for over 6 weeks. I have lost count of the number of...
Both passenger and driver seat modules have failed on my Jaguar but the parts are no longer supplied by Jaguar. Does anyone repair them or supply replacements? Both seats are stuck in one position.
I purchased new MINI Cooper 3 door hatch June 2015. Three months later developed problems. Garage says engine needs replacing, crankshaft problems etc. I feel uneasy about car having new engine. What about...
I currently drive an 07 GT TDI Golf which is ready to be replaced. I have a wife, a child and a baby on the way.I have a budget of up to £19k and am thinking of buying a family motor that is new/nearly...
I am looking to buy a diesel auto with a reliable gearbox. Budget £10,000 to £12,000. What type of auto gearbox do the Kia & Hyundai models have? Theses models are 2012 on. The new Kia has a DCT transmission...
Is there a definitive list that you know of, of all cars that offer compatible technology with the Apple Carplay app? It was announced over a year ago but take up appears slow. With another purchase on...
I have recently had to pay to have a EGR valve replaced on my Peugeot 407 diesel. As I am thinking of replacing the vehicle, but note many diesel engines suffer from regeneration failures, are there any...
I have often seen your endorsement of 97 Octane fuel as worth the extra cost. I have owned from new my loved 2002 Honda Legend. Recently I had the chance to test premium fuel on a long motorway return...
I am now driving my third Golf Estate, a 14 reg which I have had from new, but this is the first one in which the doors freeze shut in the winter. It doesn't have to be very cold, -1 will do it, but I...
My boyfriend is 29 and has just taken and passed his first driving test. We both know nothing about cars. How does he know what to budget? Which car to buy? New on finance? Used but only few years old?...
I am close to putting an order in for a BMW 3 series GT. After many years of diesels, I've decided to go back to petrol as my mileage is below 10,000 per year. I'd like to go for the 328 engine, but seem...
I have a Kia Sorento KX-3 diesel (early 2012 reg), with its original Roadian tyres 235/60R18 103H. While these are very hardwearing, they feel ‘hard’ & seem to pick up and transmit every small irregularity...
Can you tell me if any of the cars below would be a good buy? Is there a reputable agency that will go and see the car to independently check it for condition, authentic history etc.
Audi A3 2.0 TD Sport...
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'The Space Saver comes as a complete kit from the manufacturer and is a really great kit, and it fits perfectly where the normal blow up kit goes. It is supplied with an all new wheel...
I will be spending six months a year living in Spain and need a car to travel there and back in and would like to know if I am better buying a LHD British registered car or to purchase one that is Spanish...
I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for the wife. We have to own them six months here in...
I have a Golf Mk6 with 16-inch alloy wheels, size 205/55/R16. Can I fit 15-inch steel wheels with winter tyres (195/65/R15) on this car? Does this require a change to the DVLA registration document, or...
Following a dramatic loss of power on the motorway in July my Ford Dealer replaced the turbo in my 2008 Focus Td 109. Cost £900. This week the engine malfunction light appeared, & another, though less...
I would like to clarify exactly what the position is as regards Euro 6 emissions standards. My understanding, which agrees with answers you have given previously on the same subject, is that the deadline...
I have been in france for the past five years, stuck here with camper van and drunk violent partner. Unable to drive van as too big for me to drive. Partner had serious work accident which resulted in...
I have just sold my Triumph Spitfire and am looking for something more recent for a weekend fun car. I am only looking at spending up to £3k and wonder whether an SLK or MGF/TF would be the better option....
Have you got a review for a Saab 9 - 3 1.9 TTiD Linear SE 2dr. Should I buy at £10,995?
The first three annual services were carried out by M-B dealers. The M-B dealers want £520 for the fourth annual service. The local independent specialist could be cheaper but still out of the loop. Much...
My Dad, age 79, took his Toyota Auris to a retail chain for tyres. While killing time in a nearby supermarket they called him to say his rear brakes were below spec and front brakes were borderline. ...
Yesterday we received a delivery from Currys. The van driver parked his van close to my wife's car which was parked on private property, i.e. the tarmac frontage to our house. Unfortunately, one of the...
Hi HJ. I have just got my old 1967 MGB GT back from my brother. He has knackered the engine and I need to keep it out front of my house as a non-runner. This means I cant SORN it. What do I need in place...
Dear HJ
I own a tractor that is zero to tax that I keep and use in my field only and in the past it has been on the public highway , after a dispute with NFU over an insurance policy I cancelled...
The new model Jazz has launched in the UK with only one engine option - a 1.3 petrol. I am aware from a friend in California that the Honda Jazz (or Honda Fit as it is known) has a 1.0 3 cylinder petrol...
August 2014 I purchased 58 plate Mondeo 2.0L TDCI 43.000 miles Plus a years warranty from a Nissan Dealer. At point of sale there was a new PS pump to be fitted by The Ford Dealership.
10 days before the...
Due to our low mileage (9k/year) and pollution concerns we seek a small/medium petrol automatic to replace our much loved 2001 Honda Civic auto. My wife wants a new Jazz or Yaris but we fear these might...
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