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My 2013 Ford Focus diesel has developed a knocking sound on the gear change between 1st-2nd-3rd. The car has also started making vibrations through the whole car when at idle speed too, it gets to the...
Do you reckon the Jaguar XE diesel is a good option to replace my 2011 Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI?
I recently bought a nearly new Yeti from a Skoda main dealer. I though the ride was a little firm but put it down to just being a different car - I had a Golf previously. On a whim I checked the tyre pressures...
Three months ago my daughter bought a second hand car. The garage assured us that it would be serviced before collection, but three months later, having now passed her test and having covered less than...
I need an MPV for multiple children carrying to replace my beloved but ageing Citroen C8. However, our journeys are mainly short - often much less than 30 miles. I'd like to get a C4 Grand Picasso petrol,...
Four months ago I bought a second hand Citroen C4 Picasso automatic from a local dealer. I also paid to extend the warranty for 12 months. Within a month, the car broke down and was recovered and taken...
We are looking for a used car to tow a horse box long distances. The vehicle must be capable of pulling 2000kg plus. We have a budget of around £5000 and have been looking at the Kia Sorento 2.5 diesel...
I have read in a number of places that is a bad idea to run a diesel car on low fuel. Apparently you should never let it go below 1/4 of a tank. Is this correct? And if so, why?
I've been told that I have a major oil leak from the gearbox of my Volkswagen Golf. The gearbox has covered 62,000 miles and Volkswagen states that the warranty was finished at 60,000 miles. What are my...
My 2006 Nissan Navara failed its MoT recently due to chassis corrosion. Apparently this is a common fault, so I phoned Nissan UK and they arranged an inspection, which was carried out by the RAC on my...
I would like to ask you for help regarding my decision to sell my six year old Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel. I drive at least 100 miles per day to get to work and am very satisfied with my Yeti. It is great to...
I bought a new Ford Fiesta ST in March ago. Last week the car was losing power. I called the AA and was told that the clutch was slipping. The car was taken back to the supplying dealer, but they say I...
I am looking to buy my first car. Have been driving now for 12 years or so, mostly a works van, (Ford Transit) and never owned a car of my own. I am a self-employed freelance chef, and would need something...
I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement immediately taking into consideration it was...
I received a Safety Recall Notice from Honda dated 31 May 2016 stating the driver's airbag in my Jazz needs to be replaced. Having heard nothing since, I contacted Honda UK and they informed me that this...
The engine oil level light on my Skoda Octavia flashes a few times on ignition. Is this a fault? I've checked the oil level and it seems fine.
I guess you will recommend the Pug just for the sake of its age rather than older BMW, but I'll ask you anyway. The models in question are 607 2.0 Hdi 136 and older BMW 520d with the same output. The priority...
I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol. Once the car has been running for around 5-10 minutes, on idle, it seems to be making a ticking noise. The car sounds like a diesel, but drives fine. I had it fully...
The tyres on my Volkswagen Touareg have worn dramatically (4mm in two and a half months). My brake discs and pads also need replacing. Would one be a cause of the other?
I want to buy a used Honda Jazz (mk1), with a manual or automatic gearbox. Do you recommend this car at all? If so, which engine is best for economy and reliability?
Having ordered a new Renault Captur Signature I discovered that this model comes with mud and snow tyres that reduce mpg and are noisy. When I queried this with the Renault dealer he offered on delivery...
I accidentally put 6.3 litres of petrol into my diesel Ford S-MAX. The car has since been towed home. Should I fill it up with diesel to dilute the petrol, or simply pay a firm to drain it?
In recent weeks I have experienced a loss of boost at motorway speeds from my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi and have now had an engine management warning light appear on the dash. My local independent specialist...
I’m considering replacing my 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Petrol with either a Volkswagen Polo R Line or a Peugeot 208 GT Line. Both seem to have some advantages over the other, although the build quality seems...
I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go on a long run of 50 miles the gear change tightens...
I have just bought a C3 Picasso which has a puncture repair kit. It does not have a toolkit (Wheelbrace, jack etc.) The dealer is adamant that because it has the repair kit it doesn't need the tools. The...
I have a 2014 BMW 530d, and it is EURO6 compliant but does NOT have the Ad blue tank. Yet my previous Audi A7 V6 diesel and other Audi 3.0 litre diesels had this technology. How is it that BMW achieve...
With the event of Brexit and the devaluing of the pound, how long do you think it will be before we see an increase of new car prices?
I've owned an 2009 Audi Q5 since new. It has covered 26,000 miles and serviced by our local main dealer to schedule. In late 2015, we noticed issues with gearbox, in particular with the car struggling...
I have ordered a new Mercedes GLC, which will be delivered with normal UK tyres, R18 size. We need a set of wheels with winter tyres to make a ski holiday to the Swiss alps in December. Do Alutec wheels...
I have ordered a new Mercedes-Benz GLC. I have been offered StarGard treatment for the paint and leather upholstery by the dealer for £398. Is it worth it?
I am looking to replace my reliable 12-year-old Toyota Corolla. I cover 10,000 miles a year and have test driven the SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia, Nissan Pulsar and Toyota Auris, all 1.2 petrol turbo.
Trouble...
I bought a 2009 Volkswagen Passat estate from a local dealer a couple of weeks ago. However I subsequently noticed small blisters of rust on the B pillars of both the driver's and rear passenger's doors....
I own a SEAT Leon (2013 model). Please advise when timing belt, tensioner and water pump should be replaced on this vehicle.
We own a Ford 2010 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI. Yesterday, the car started but then stopped almost immediately. It then refused to start. We have tried again today, but it refuses to run for more than a few seconds....
I own a Vauxhall Vivaro van with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The vehicle is displaying a DF059 fault code, which states the particle filter is absent. What does this mean?
I want to buy an executive car with a quiet ride. This means minimal wind noise, tyre roar, engine noise and suspension thud. Have narrowed my search down to the BMW 5 series 520d SE, Audi A4 V6 3.0 218...
I have had a used Nissan Qashqai. I bought it eight months ago and paid extra for a three year extended warranty. Recently, the vehicle developed a fault, but the dealer claims that the extended warranty...
Four months ago I bought a 2014 Honda CR-V with a 2.0 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. The car runs fine, but becomes very jerky when you lift your foot off of the accelerator.
My local garage says...
I have a 2009 Nissan X-Trail with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The vehicle has covered 38,000 miles and tows a caravan in the summer. Last week the vehicle made a strange thud noise. Once was whilst...
I bought a used Vauxhall Astra GTC last year from a main dealer. All seemed well until I brought it home and found the service history was missing. I contacted the dealer and was told it was still in the...
I have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel which was bought new in 2007, serviced regularly, and has now done 112,000 miles with virtually no trouble. I am now looking to change it for another diesel, possibly the...
My Ford Fiesta ABS warning light is on. My local garage say they can't repair because it has to be done by Ford. Ford say that it will cost £144 for diagnostics and then possibly £1380 to replace the ABS...
I need a Nissan Note-size car with high seating and a decent engine. What do you recommend?
I corresponded with you earlier this year regarding the severe corrosion developing underneath my 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which has 70,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. As a continuation...
I took delivery of a new BMW 320d two weeks ago. The car was built in December 2015 and has been sat in a dealer's compound for eight months, I drove the car away with 10 miles on it, would you advise...
I am trying to replace my 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso petrol automatic with a car of similar size and a reliable automatic gearbox. However, I'm finding it very difficult to source a petrol automatic MPV....
I have a Seat Ibiza FR which I'm disappointing with and looking to change due to its unreliability. I am looking at the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 125 manual with perhaps titanium spec. Is there anything to...
Is there any difference in safety spec for the pre-2014 model and the 2014+?
I would like to know the best model to go choose for use on mostly short distances with the best safety please.
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