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I currently lease a Nissan Qashqai 1.2DIG-T. I've had it for about 18 months of the three year term and it has started to lose power and display a error message. This is the third time now within a three...
How easy is it to get in and out of the Nissan X-Trail or the Land Rover Discovery Sport? These are my two favorite choices but I need easy access for the Mother in-law who struggles getting in and out...
Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns 62mpg (about 5mpg less in winter). The car is...
I bought used car from a trader. When I collected the car the seller said he couldn't provide a receipt due to computer problems and would send it later. He is now refusing to provide any documents. Can...
I am looking to buy a seven-seat people carrier for four adults and two young babies. It would also need to be able to tow a caravan that will be big enough to accommodate the same amount of people. What...
I am looking to buy a late Pluriel. Could you tell me which is the best engine and is the diesel a modern one with a DPF or is at an older style?
I have a Nissan Juke 1.6 automatic. The vehicle has covered 31k mileage, but is five months outside the original three year warranty. Nissan have quoted me over £7000 for the replacement of the gearbox.
I...
How I can get the VOSA to amend an MOT certificate? My current one has the wrong mileage (they put the job number instead) and despite having the invoice which clearly shows this VOSA will not amend the...
In September 2016 I bought a brand new BMW 530D M sport. It was a big purchase for me. After around 6-7 months I noticed surface rust on the brake calipers (braking performance is fine). I mentioned this...
I currently have a Hyundai i10 on finance. The car has a year left before I can either return it, pay it off or part exchange. What I would like to know is do I have to part exchange for the same make...
I bought an Audi A7 eight months ago from a BMW dealership. Last week the car developed gearbox problems I took the car to an Audi centre and was told that it has the wrong oil in the gearbox. The problem...
I own a BMW 1 Series and would like to change the tyres from run flats to non-run flats. Is there any problems changing my front tyres from 215/40/18 to non run flat 205/40/18? Can I also choose a tyre...
I own a Mazda 3 (2008 model) with 120,000 miles on the clock. Over the past few months it has become rather jumpy at low speeds. I remember on my previous car, a Nissan, a stretched timing chain caused...
I own a 2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6 diesel, which suffers from an intermittent warning with the front passenger air bag. The car had this fault three weeks after purchase, but was fixed under warranty. Any idea...
I purchased a Peugot 308 1.6 HDi in October 2015 from a dealer. I purchased it with 24,000 miles on the clock and 12 months warranty. I have covered just over 10,000 miles since purchase and it has developed...
Has anyone had the emissions scandal EA189 2.0 software fix installed yet? Do you have any reports of the impact of this fix on performance/economy/longevity?
I have no reverse lights on my 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso. I have checked the bulbs and the fuse. They are both fine. What else could it be?
I have a private leasing agreement for a Nissan Juke on a three year deal. I took delivery of the vehicle three months ago and within days the yellow warning light appeared on the dash stating “key”....
I am buying a brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class from a main dealership. Would you recommend taking a monthly service plan?
I own a 2014 Jaguar XF 2.0 diesel. On the motorway the car gets stuck on high revs and has to be put in neutral before moving to the hard shoulder. The car is due to have a 20,000 mile service. The same...
Do you know where the drain and refill plugs are for the 2005 Renault Espace automatic gearbox?
I am looking for a small hatchback with high ground clearance and room for the dog in the boot. Long-term reliability is very important and it must be economical to run and cheap to repair.
I am thinking of buying a sports car. What is your view on the Mazda MX-5 (2.0-litre not the 1.5) and Toyota GT86. Cost wise there is not much difference between the two. Is the GT86 a real four-seater...
I bought a motorbike three weeks ago. Since then I've discovered that the rear shock has lost damping and the clutch will not go into neutral when the engine is warm. I have adjusted the clutch to the...
I have paid a deposit on a pre-reg Kia Rio. The dealer has stated that I must pay £30 road tax, yet sources say that for the first year tax is Zero. The car is a 16 plate (registered in march 2016) and...
I own a Audi TT quattro. The car is six years old and have 48,000 miles on the clock. Recently I had the car serviced at a VW and Audi specialist workshop. Two days and approx 50 miles after the service...
I am hoping to buy a new Suzuki Vitara 1.6 petrol automatic. Has it got chain cam?
I own a 2006 Ford Focus Estate (1.6 petrol) that refuses to start. When I switch on the ignition the dash warning lights are displayed. I had a new fuse box fitted because of corrosion but this hasn't...
I have a 2007 Mazda MX-5 that has done 30,000 miles. I took it to a dealer because of a "rattling" under the bonnet. They are charging me almost £1000 to replace the air con compressor and auxiliary belt....
I recently bought an Aston Martin at auction on an absent bid as I was away. The car was sold to me as a running and driving prototype. I plan to show and demonstrate it at concours.
The car is immobile....
Could you please be so kind to re-confirm/clarify the position of servicing a new vehicle outside the dealer/franchised network? I know the the Block Exemption rule exists allowing people to service their...
I own a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, which suffers from a juddering sunroof. The problem occurs whenever the sunroof tilts up or down. My local dealer has told me that it requires a sunroof every two years....
I am buying a Ford Fiesta on PCP and have been offered GAP insurance by the dealer. The GAP insurance offered includes a clause -" covers for negative equity" which I cannot find in other quotes. Is this...
We currently have 2 cars: 2008 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD and 2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
A change in job/location means two cars are no longer needed. So we need one car that combines both - something big...
My current vehicle is reaching the end of its life and I'm considering purchasing a used estate. Safety is the highest priority, followed by reliability/running costs. Last year I covered 21,000 nukes,...
I have had responses from two garages how to clear clouded headlamps on a BMW Z4.
The first offered to clean and polish the headlamps for £40 using wet and dry buffing and finish with some sort of spray...
I want to replace my Honda Civic with a newer car offering similar performance and reliability. I've owned my current car for 16 years with no problems whatsoever ,it's covered 140,000 miles. I have a...
I have a parking area measuring 2260mm wide. I want to buy a car that allows a minimum for exiting car and a small allowance on the other side, the car would have to be 1642 wide at most. Can you recommend...
I am considering buying an old CR-V for short journeys. There are two offerings locally, a 52 Plate SE Sport Vtec with 73k miles and another on a 55 plate with 134k miles.
Both have full histories with...
What would be the difference in damage from an oil loss causing the engine to stop and oil over fill? Initial inspection from taking the sump off is a bent con rod. The head has not been removed as yet.
I am thinking of buying a new/nearly new Skoda Superb petrol estate due to imminent retirement and a drop in annual mileage to 6000 a year. The reviews seem very positive and I am looking for a car with...
I bought a Toyota Yaris Automatic (1999 model) 10 years ago. Since then the car has covered 120,000 miles, with no problems. I would like to change the car soon. Is the more recent Yaris as good for reliability...
I'm looking at possibly buying a one year old Skoda Rapid with a 1.2 petrol engine. Do you know of any problems with this engine?
I own a 2008 Mazda 5. Last week a warning light came on. I took it for a service and have been advised that the ABS pump needs replacing. The part has been quoted at £1449 +VAT and labour.
This is very...
A year ago I purchased an approved 2012 BMW X5 (E70) from an approved dealer. The car was sold with a two year warranty. Last week, when accelerating, the automatic gearbox felt like the gearbox was slipping....
I have read that there will be pressure on fuel companies to make E10 (10% ethanol) fuel generally available. I can appreciate that with respect to production, the inclusion of ethanol does reduce the...
I have just bought a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV Line (March 12th). To date we haven’t driven the car. When we collected the car we noticed a dent in the front wing. The garage assured us that this could...
I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Agila 1.2 petrol (2011 model with 12,876 miles) for £4995 But I'm worried after reading about the ABS/ESP brake pressure sensor failure, how common is this? And does it...
My 2011 Ford Focus has developed a water leak in the boot. Any idea how I can fix this fault?
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