Is there any way of keeping my Citroen C3 Picasso's radio on when the ignition is off?

I have just replaced my Citroen Xsara Picasso with a new Citroen C3 Picasso HDI VTR+ (influenced by your review). I am extremely pleased with it apart from one niggling feature - I can't keep the radio...

I'm being offered a replacement vehicle while my Honda Accord is repaired. Should I accept it?

My 05 Honda Accord Estate CDTi was recently badly damaged by another driver while it was legally parked and unattended. My insurance company are almost certain the other driver's insurer will concede fault...

Why is my Mercedes-Benz E220 accelerating slowly?

My Mercedes-Benz E220 is very slow when under acceleration.

I've just bought a Porsche 997 Carrera 2 and the clutch has failed. Should the dealer repair it?

Just wanted a bit of advice of where I stand. I bought an 04-reg Porsche 997 Carrera 2 with 42,000 miles from a reputable indy, and after four months of ownership and just over 2000 miles the clutch needs...

Is there anywhere that under-17s can learn to drive?

I'd like to organise some lessons for my son before his 17th birthday, on private roads or a circuit somewhere, so that when he goes for his first on-road lessons he's a little more certain of himself....

What's the value of a classic Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC that has been written off and restored?

I have been looking for a classic Mercedes-Benz and have come across a beautiful Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC. Trouble is, an HPI check shows that it was written off, but was not a total loss. It seems someone...

Can I reject my 2007 Mazda 2 after it suffered an EGR failure after just 60 miles?

Yesterday I drove over 200 miles to trade in my nine-year-old 125,000-mile 1.9DTi Scenic for a three-year-old Mazda 2 1.4D with 18,000 miles on the clock at a large franchised dealer, and the new car had...

Must I visit my Rover dealer to buy and reprogram an expensive spare key for our 175?

My wife and I drive a 2003 Rover 175. Recently we have lost the spare key. Our Rover dealer has quoted £265 for a replacement, which may take 3-4 weeks and involve two journeys to the nearest Rover agents,...

We want to downsize to one car. Should we keep our Honda Accord and sell our Jazz, or trade both in for a new car?

We have two cars - a 2006 Honda Accord Tourer 2.4 Exec auto with 25,000 miles, and a 55-plate Honda Jazz 1.4 SE Auto with 7000 miles, first registered January 2006. My wife no longer wishes to drive, so...

I've received a PCN because I had to find an ATM before paying for my ticket. Can I do anything?

I received a letter from a car park enforcement company on 24/08/10, the letter itself issued on 19/08/10 and the date referred to is the 12/08/10. It says that I didn't pay for the car park, which I did...

How reliable is the Lexus GS300 and what's fuel consumption like?

I would like to enquire about the reliability of the Lexus GS300 2001 model. What is the average fuel consumption? Is there anything in particular I should be looking out for?

Where can I get a reconditioned cylinder head for my 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I'm looking for a reconditioned head for a Mercedes-Benz E320cdi. Its a 2001 3226cc. Please can you help?

I want a classic convertible - Saab 900 or Audi 80?

I would like an old convertible as a semi-second car. Four seats would be useful - dogs, luggage, the occasional teenager etc. Budget up to £4000-ish. I have narrowed the choice down to a Saab or an Audi...

I'm moving to Sweden - can I buy a car in the UK and drive it there?

I have just passed my driving test (I'm 37, an ex-biker) and will be emigrating to Sweden in October for over a year. I would like to know if there are any considerations regarding owning a car abroad?...

My Peugeot 406's front suspension is too high after a repair - is there something wrong with it?

The front suspension on my 2003 Peugeot 406 HDI 90hp collapsed on the passenger side of the car whilst on holiday. I got a local garage to replace the coil springs and struts/shock absorbers on both sides...

I'd like an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class for commuting - would a diesel be problematic?

I intend to change my 2001 BMW 530i Touring (73,000 miles) for either an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. I have always driven petrol-engined cars and since I don't do a lot of miles the extra...

Can I lower my Ford Fiesta TDCI's rev limiter?

I can't for the life of me see why my Fiesta 1.4 TDCI rev limiter needs to be set to 5000rpm. I understand that it shows to the customer that the car really has a flexible engine and allows for an impressive...

Why is our Nissan Almera Tino struggling to start?

We have a 52-reg Nissan Almera Tino which has been causing us some big problems since earlier this year. On starting the engine, it can sometimes take up to 60 seconds before the engine will turn over....

Why won't Volkswagen contribute to repairing an ESP/ABS fault on my EOS?

We have a Volkswagen Eos Sport 2-litre TDI purchased in March 2007. The vehicle is used as a second car and has done 19,000 miles only. The ESP fault light has come on permanently and the Volkswagen dealer...

How should three children be safely seated in an MPV?

Our daughter is bringing her five-year-old, three-year-old and nine-month-old children over from Australia for a month. Do we need an MPV for the three children plus three or four adults? Which would you...

Why are the seats in the BMW 1 Series so uncomfortable?

My wife and i recently bought a three-door BMW 1 Series. This vehicle should be sold with a health warning. The front seats have a hole in the upholstery right in the lumbar area, and are not fit for purpose....

Why is my Chrysler Grand Voyager cutting out and stalling?

I have a 1999 2.5TD Chrysler Grand Voyager with running problems. It will start, drive and run perfect for weeks at at time, and then go crazy and cut out and stall. Sometimes it starts fine, and sometimes...

I've had terrible service from a Vauxhall dealership - do I have a case to claim damages?

On 14 June I took my 2005 1-litre Vauxhall Corsa to a local Vauxhall garage, as it had developed an oil leak that needed investigating. I was told the car needed a new timing chain, breather hoses and...

I was issued a speeding ticket but can't identify which of three of us was driving. What happens now?

Back in March 2010 I received a NIP stating my car had been photographed doing 45mph in a 30 mph zone. I had recently acquired the vehicle and on that day I had met up with two other family members. After...

Does my SEAT Altea need a new timing belt?

Do I need to change my SEAT Altea's timing belt? It is a 1.9TDI which is four years old and has done 19,000 miles. The SEAT dealer say I should change it either at 80,000 miles or four years old. They...

What's squeaking at the rear of my Citroen C5?

I have a 56-plate Citroen C5 2.2 diesel. A very annoying squeak has developed from the rear of the car. There is also a clunking / grating sound when cornering, but the squeak is ever-present. The car...

Is a 17-year-old Renault Clio's automatic gearbox going to be unreliable?

I am considering buying a 1993 (L-reg) 87,500-mile Renault Clio 1.4 automatic for my son to learn to drive in. It looks to be in excellent condition but I have read that these models have autobox troubles....

Thanks to Nissan for excellent customer service when dealing with my X-Trail's turbo failure.

I bought a new Nissan X-Trail in November 2004 and subsequently read, with some trepidation, comments about turbo reliability. Recently, at 54,000 miles, mine failed and was repaired at a cost of £1600....

How do I transfer my cherished plate from a motorcycle which has failed its MOT?

I recently part-exchanged a five-year-old motorcycle against a new one and asked the dealer to arrange transfer of my cherished number. The new bike was delayed, so to save time I agreed they could transfer...

What's wrong with my BMW 330 CSI's tyre pressure sensor?

Could it be possible that a tyre sensor could go wrong or need replacing if it has not been used for a while? I had the tyres changed on my 2003 BMW 330 CSI and they only had three metal valves, so one...

Is the Skoda Fabia vRS's DSG gearbox any good?

Good to see you liked the new Skoda Fabia vRS 1.4TSI in your recent review - will you be doing a full road test/video? I'm seriously interested in ordering the slightly quirky Estate/Combi version. There's...

Did I get a good part-exchange deal for a new Audi TT?

I ordered a new Audi TT back in June for delivery next week, and although committed to the deal, I would very much welcome your view on how good (or bad) it is. I ordered a new (2011 model) Audi TT 2.0T...

Is this MG ZT-T a good purchase?

I'm thinking of buying an MG ZT-T. What common problems are there? Are parts expensive? Running costs? Or are they to be avoided? Its a 2005 with 49,000 miles, 2.5-litre petrol for £3995.

My Audi A6 Avant's gearbox has failed. Should I get a replacement car?

I leased a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0TDI Multitronic from my local dealership in March 2010 under a personal lease. Two weeks ago I noticed that the gearbox was slipping between gears (like riding the clutch...

Why don't I have a delivery date for my Hyundai?

I ordered my Hyundai ix35 in March 2010 and still no delivery date.

Where can I get the book by Phil Llewellyn?

I'm trying to track down the book that Phil Llewellyn wrote about his various motoring escapades around the world. It doesn't help that I can't remember the title. Can you help?

Why is my BMW 320d's gear stick vibrating?

I have had my new BMW 320d about eight weeks now and covered nearly 5000 miles. It has been back to BMW three times and I am currently trying to get my finance company to investigate. This model, being...

Can I use winter tyres on my Audi RS4 in the French Alps?

I am driving to the French Alps this winter and am visiting several ski resorts. I have a 2007 Audi RS4 and am concerned about icy/snowy roads. It is my understanding that all cars must carry snow chains...

Why is my Hyundai i10 so difficult to start?

My Hyundai i10 is beginning to give me starting problems, intermittently. Its a March 2010 model with only 600 miles on the clock. I mainly do short runs but have taken it on a 40-mile long run at varying...

My Peugeot 406 2.0 GLX's air conditioning and heater control doesn't work. Why?

My Peugeot 406 2.0 GLX's air conditioning and heater control doesn't work. Why?

Which 4x4 for less than £5000?

I am after a proper used 4x4 for less than £5000 that will be worth its while in all weathers (I have an X5 which was rubbish in the snow last year) and will be a general good load-lugger (bikes in the...

Should anything else be done when my Audi A3's cam belt and tensioner are changed?

My Audi A3 1.8 Sport is W-reg, and was new in 2000. The cam belt and tensioner were replaced in 2006 at 35,705 miles. The present mileage is 59,200. Audi will replace the belt and tensioner for £299 as...

Should I get my wife's Volkswagen Polo's fan belt changed?

My wife's Volkswagen Polo is four years old and has done 15,500 miles. It has just had a service at a reputable local independent garage, but they did not change the fan belt. When I raised with them the...

Why am I getting an 'Engine Malfunction' warning in my Ford Mondeo?

I have a Ford Mondeo, five years old, 48,000 miles. A warning light appeared on my dash which signifies 'Engine Malfunction'. The car drives as normal, and the oil is ok. Any suggestions please?

Which runflat tyres offer the best ride comfort?

Do you have any up to date advice as to the best brand of runflat tyres with regard to ride comfort, given the inherent stiffer ride that results from their use?

Which small diesel hatchback for good fuel economy?

I am considering buying a small diesel hatchback of 3-5 years old for lower tax and higher mpg. Do you have any recommendations?

What fuel economy does the Vauxhall Insignia return?

Do you know what the MPG is on a Vauxhall Isignia 2.0CDTI Exclusiv?

What's your opinion of the 2004 Toyota Avensis?

What's your opinion of the 2004 Toyota Avensis?

Where can I find a replacement engine for my Mercedes-Benz S400?

I am writing from north Cyprus. I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S400 CDI (W220). I need a new engine. Where can I get one?

Why is my Citroen Picasso's clutch shaking?

My Citroen Picasso's clutch is shaking when putting into gear. Also, it is hard to get into gear.