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Questions from August 2012
Having read a number of car articles in the Daily Telegraph (yes, some of us in the "Colonies" do read material from outside our borders), I noted your advice in using high-quality fuels, not just for...
I took delivery of a new BMW X3 in September 2011. I specified the wide screen satnav package at around £2500 and, as I had experience of using portable TomTom satnavs (with great satisfaction) for nearly...
I am contemplating buying a new car as my last one had been extremely difficult for me to drive. It had a 1.2-litre engine but I could not grasp how to move off smoothly. Having frequently over-revved,...
I have owned a Tata Safari SUV for five years and now wish to buy a new car. The car I require should have decent off road capabilities but stiffer suspension preferably, as most of the Indian state highways...
I experienced a very serious incident today. I was driving (with lights on) in bad weather conditions on a very wet road shaded by trees. I was not following any vehicle, and had sight of a queue of traffic...
The time has come to replace our December 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Estate. We are looking for something a little bigger and the car would get twice weekly run of 140 miles, mostly on the...
Is the Suzuki Alto a good purchase? A local dealer is selling the entry model at £5995. The MPG figures and insurance grouping appear low, is it all too good to be true?
I'm the owner of a 2004 Rover 75 which I am reluctant to part with it. It's a great car and very comfortable. However, twice in the last four years the head gasket has failed, and I was recently presented...
Vauxhall Vivaro 06 CDTI will not rev after starting engine for about 5 to 15 seconds after it has stood on the drive. Once it's running properly it is great, no problems. Have tried cleaning EGR valve...
Looking for something that will not be prohibitive for a driver under the of 25 to be insured to drive. He may turn out to be to be sole driver in about a year or so but in the meantime it needs to be...
I bought a brand new VW Golf in Lincoln, but at the time of supply it had no less than 5 faults that I could identify (scratched radio, loose cables in the engine, crooked gear knob, rear washer jet leakage,...
I currently have a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan 130 diesel. Bought from a year old it has been through 3 DMF's yet has only just reached 98k. I am looking to replace it and would need another larger MPV. I would...
I had a new air-con radiator installed on my 08 registered Vauxhall Vectra by a specialist Air-con workshop in Shropshire. When I questioned why the existing radiator had gone so quickly, the repairman...
I have completed 100,000 miles in my car and am generally pleased. A few weeks ago I noticed that the air con was not working very well.
It is ok at outside temepratures up to say, 22C but over that...
Nice to know there are some honest garages out there, even when it's made easy for them to rip me off.
Recently I became convinced that the shock absorbers had worn out on my Astra (2004, 75k miles),...
I am looking to replace my 2003 SEAT Leon Cupra, budget of around £8-9k I would like similar performance and similar practicality. Mpg isnt my primary concern, but something really thirsty like the 350Z...
In Jan/Feb you very kindly recommended a 1.8 petrol Yeti to cover our needs. We have just taken delivery as there was a 7 month wait - we selected a few extras.
My wife [her car] loves it so thank you...
On V5C the selling garage is not the listed keeper of car. It does not show any proof that the garage owns the car, but it is in garage showroom. V5 documents part 9 - 'selling your vehicle to a to a motor...
Took delivery of 11 plate Navara via lease company in May 2011. It had approx. 300 miles on clock. Passenger door handle was sticking, causing door to fail to shut on first two attempts to close. Decided...
I have owned my MGF for a long while but recently it will not start in the rain, so I have to shut the fuel off and turn it over - then it fires up and then quickly I have to reset the fuel stop in the...
Where can I get a replacement key for a Vauxhall Corsa? Hopefully cheaper then at a main Vauxhall agent.
The site is incredible - I`m not from the uk but it is still the most comprehensive site especially for the real mpg data.
I`m looking to buy my first car, so I have 1000 questions but and managed to...
I am after a car on a budget and wondered if you could help.
I have about £7000 - £8000 and would like a car used for some mild motorway driving either petrol or diesel, no real preference, and would...
I recently changed the cam belt and a whole service.
When I start the car 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear is fine, pickup no problem, but as soon as I engage 4th gear and 5th gear the engine slows down. I used...
I have two options: new 508 SW 2.0 HDi 163 automatic or new Passat 2.0 TDi estate DSG/
Do you have any thoughts as to which is the better choice?
It seems as though the Peugeot is a more fun car to drive,...
I just purchased a Audi A2 1.4 SE with 67K on the clock.
There is no service history.
I noticed when I drove away with it a tappety noise. It got a little louder and quicker as I accelerated however when...
I shall be buying again soon, and my tick list is:
1. Space for golf clubs and trolley.
2. A superb drive.
3. Up to 10 year longevity.
Desirable are:
1. Excellent performance.
2. Good reliability....
How do I find out if my Ford Mondeo Estate MKIII 2003 1.8 16v Petrol has a dual mass flywheel fitted.
I am looking for the best family car I can buy. I need it to be automatic and cost effective and safe. I've listed Peugeot 308 SW, Vauxhall Zafira, Ford Focus C-MAX.
Boot space is important too. Can...
Does the 2010 Rio Strike 1.5 CRD diesel have a Diesel Particulate Filter, and if that's a yes, how frequently would the regeneration oil need replacing? Also, does this engine have a Dual Mass Flywheel....
Bought a 2011 Z4 five weeks ago from main BMW dealer 75 miles away. Car has been back to local main BMW dealer once to install trim screw covers missing from door handles, also to investigate and fix vermin...
I'm looking to replace my Jazz (Mk1) Sport (2006) which has been fairly good for the last 6 years (owned from new) and want something reliable, economical to run/insure, but with better acceleration and...
I am doing some research about buying a new car. I have seen a Renault Clio 1.4 16V Dynamique 2006 3dr Hatchback which has done 40,000 miles and costs £4000, does this seem reasonable?
My question is...
My oil sensor light came on - took the car back to the garage, new sensor replaced but they still don't know what it is.
DMF gone after 25,000 miles. Would you recommend SMF?
Clutch judder in first gear from new, told it was common for this model, now wondering if it was faulty from new.
Starting up from warm only, there is a lot of clatter which sounds like starter motor does not disengage soon enough. Yesterday this was accompanied by clutch failure but then after fiddling with pedal...
I live in an area where parking is incredibly scarce and tight and where bumpers tend to get scraped or scratched on an above-average basis.
I'm thinking of replacing my current car, a silver MK6 1.6...
Have a neighbour with an A class Mercedes-Benz with low profile tyres fitted. We all live down a 250metre limestone farm road - my family think the road condition is fine (driving a Ford Transit and C3...
Have you had many complaints about swirl flap failure which usually results in catastrophic engine damage? BMW of course does not admit there is a problem, but a visit to Google>BMW swirl flaps tells otherwise.
Owners...
My Ford Focus 2000 the AC doesn't blow cold air it blows hot. It has been recharged and it still doesn't work - what will it cost to replace it?
We have a 2002 V70 2.4 petrol auto estate and are looking to replace it with something of similar size.
The car averages 8000 miles per year and being wary of what HJ has said about diesel engines, we...
My car failed MOT because; "HID aftermarket kit fitted headlamp aim beam image incorrect", the garage said it couldn't be adjusted, the original lights must be fitted to pass. Are HID lights an MOT fail?...
Just bought a June 2007 Peugeot 407 Coupe 2.7 Hdi Automatic with 42,000 miles. Love the car & ran perfectly driving it home (200 miles journey). Now, it is hard to start from cold & runs very rough & uneven...
Just bought my 1st second hand Renault Scenic she responds well and pulls away well on flat roads, but uphill it's a different story. Foot to the floor down to 2nd gear we're lucky to get 30. We live in...
I recently got another 3 points on my licence. I now have 9. I'm 27 with only 1 year of no claims. My current car is an Audi a4 1.9 TDI Avant (1999), which is great for fuel economy but I'm pretty sure...
Earlier in 2012 I purchased a Nissan Patrol GE SE 4x4 (1998), for £3K with just 74K Miles, for farm and forestry work. It has been serviced and MOT'd.
It appears to be lacking power in low revs which...
Are there known problems with the clutch and gearboxes of these two different systems (X-Trail and Outlander)?
How does the TC-SST function compared with a traditional automatic gearbox?
The car will not start on the key, it turns over fine but does not fire-up. If I bump start it it starts immediatly with very little effort. Have fitted a replacement starter thinking that it might not...
The speedo has started to be erratic going from 0 to 30mph approx. The ABS light goes out when starting the engine and the car runs well enough except for the speedo fault. No work has been carried out...
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