Are private parking charges unenforceable in Scotland?

Having recently been caught over-staying my two hour welcome in a Scottish Motorway Service Station, I paid the private parking company’s charge of £60. Various people have since suggested to me that...

Performance fuels - which is best?

You frequently encourage readers to use Shell Nitro+ diesel, and on a recent trip that went through Edinburgh I brimmed my tank twice with the fuel, and I felt a marked difference. Sadly however, where...

Is the Toyota Prius a reliable used car?

I am interested in cutting my car's running costs. At the moment I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol, which isn't great on fuel and is expensive to tax. The boot is also on the small side. I am interested...

Turbo engine cooling - how long before I switch off?

I have recently acquired a Ford Fiesta with the EcoBoost turbo engine to add to our turbo BMW 535i. You have mentioned in the past about running turbos for a few minutes before switch off and I can't remember...

Can I fit a towbar to a Skoda Octavia Scout?

I would like to buy a 2014 Skoda Octavia Scout for towing a caravan. But Skoda say they cannot fit a tow bar to this car and I can't find anyone to supply one. Any ideas?

Discovered accident damage on my new car - is the dealer liable ?

I purchased a Skoda Superb (2008 model) four months ago from a local dealer. The car only had 20 miles on the clock and was fine to start with, but a few weeks ago I had problems with the boot, which would...

Faulty turbocharger on Jaguar X-Type - what are my options?

My Jaguar X-Type diesel 2.2 is eight years old and has done 56,000 miles. A few days ago the engine warning light flashed on and power has become very restricted on starting. Usually recovers if I stop...

Buying a used automatic - which is best for £9000?

Till recently I had a company leased car - a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel , Titanium X trim, with plenty of optional features (driver assistance pack, blind spot information System...). I now have to buy a car...

Buying a used Skoda Octavia vRS - dsg or manual?

I'm looking to buy a 2-3 year old Skoda Ocatavia vRS estate petrol. Should I get a manual or automatic?

Can you recommend a automatic hatchback?

I'm looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo with a similar but probably automatic car. I'm considering the Mazda 3 auto, Volvo V40 auto or Peugeot 308 auto. However, my issue is that most of the...

Can you recommend a small crossover?

I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely future legislation would a petrol be best? Q2. Is the...

Need to improve my car's security - what do you suggest?

I will be taking deliver of a new Ford Fiesta soon and it comes with the keyless entry. I have read a number of reports about this system being not being secure. What are the best options to secure the...

Radio Code

hi does anyone have a code for the ford 6000 cd the serial is V073317 Thank John happy new year to you.

Faulty used car - can I demand a refund after 18 months?

I bought a 1995 Audi A4 18 months ago and it has been plagued with problems. The garage where I brought car did extensive repairs two weeks after I bought the car to correct undisclosed accident damage,...

Does the Dacia Duster still have rust problems?

Do Dacia Dusters built in Romania have the same rust problems as Dusters built in India?

Car damaged in accident - should the other driver's insurer cover our costs?

Someone hit my daughter's car while it was parked outside her house. The driver's insurance company has been in touch and offered her £10 per day in lieu of a courtesy car. However it will cost her £14...

Which small car has the least road noise - Fiesta or Polo?

Which would be the quietest for road noise, 1.25 Ford Fiesta Zetec or 1.2 SI SE Volkswagen Polo?

Soaking footwell in Vauxhall Vectra

I have a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra and the footwell is always soaking wet. I seen about cleaning out the filter in the engine bay where you have to take the seal off but there was nothing in there, I have also...