Winter wheels and tyres

Please advise your readers of potential problem with swapping over winter wheels on newer cars with tyre pressure monitoring systems. I purchased a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class in July this year. I asked...

Buying a replacement for Honda Civic

About three years ago you kindly recommended that I buy a Honda Civic, which I did. My Civic 2.2 -i-CTDI has now done 71000 miles and I am looking to change it for something about 1/2 years old. I have...

Ford Galaxy gearbox problem going from sixth gear to fifth

When changing down from sixth gear to fifth the gear leaver will not engage. All gear changes from 1 to 6 are smooth and hassle free. When changing down we have to go from 6 to 4 in order to use 3 and...

Small car with comfortable ride?

My 2010 Honda Jazz and local road surfaces is not helping my chronic back problem. Is there a more comfortable used car you could recommend? Older higher mileage models will not be a problem as I will...

New small automatic car for 80-year-old

I'm looking for a car a car for my 80 year old Mum. She is 100% fine driving at the moment but I am realistic that could change at short notice in the future and there seems to be some really good PCP...

Wheel and steering alignment

My Toyota RAV4 came back from having the brake pads changed (local Toyota dealership) with the steering wheel about five degrees off centre. This was corrected by adjusting the tie rods but that has made...

Tyre and wheel recommendation for a Mercedes B-Class?

I have had endless problems with my tyres on Mercedes Benz B200. Deflation, rim corrosion, punctures etc. Have tried everything. Was thinking of changing car for a newer crossover but cannot afford it...

Used Audi Q5 - a good buy?

I’m looking into buying a Q5 and have a budget up to £18k (possibly £20k at a stretch). Based on my budget a lot of the cars I’m finding are from around 2009/10, or 2012ish models with about 80K miles. I’ve...

Nissan Qashqai engine seizure

What are the possible causes of a Nissan Qashqai engine seizing please?

Number plates, black and white style on classic car

I thought I read somewhere that it's now legal to use black and white old style plates on cars newer than 1 January, 1973, maybe once the car reaches the tax free status at 40 yrs old?

Scrappage deal with Vauxhall - a good idea?

I have a Toyota Previa P reg and wish to use the Vauxhall scrappage deal is it genuine and I am looking for a new car but, I don't have much capital so just basic car. I can buy and sell again (new for...

TPMS for replacement wheels for winter tyres

I ordered a set of winter wheels and replacement alloy wheels which were delivered to a local garage for fitting. After they were put on, I drove about 6 miles and a warning light came on indicating a...