Speeding ticket confusion - unsure who was driving

My boss received a speeding ticket for our company van. The notice of intended prosecution (NIP) was sent to our old company address. As a result we've received it some seven weeks late. The problem is,...

Best used 4x4 for towing a caravan?

I have £25,000 to spend. Could you recommend a used 4x4 vehicle to tow a caravan with laden weight of 1700kgs?

Which small hatchback is best?

I am thinking of changing my Hyundai ix20 Style for a Mazda 2 Sport Nav (either 90PS or 115PS). I would like better responsiveness and more comfortable front seats than is provided by the ix20. Before...

Second hand car needs a new engine - can I sue the seller?

I bought a car recently for my son. I did a lot of research and decided a reasonable budget for a second hand MINI Cooper. I found the car via an online auction website and exchanged emails with the seller...

Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger - how can I fix rust?

I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger V6. On the recent MoT the advisory information states that the coil springs, ladder chassis, steering and suspension component mountings are corroded, but not...

Volvo V70 noisy air con - should I be worried?

I have owned a Volvo V70 T6 from new. However, on occasion, the air conditioning unit makes quite a racket. Should I be worried?

Vauxhall Corsa drive judder

I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put it through diagnostic machines and no fault could...

When should I change the cam belt on my Fiat 500?

My Fiat 500 Lounge is seven years old but has only covered 28,500 miles. Do I need to replace the cam belt?

Audi Q3 - petrol or diesel?

Would you recommend an Audi Q3 with a 1.4 litre petrol engine or a 2.0 litre diesel engine? I'm a female driver, do around 12,000 miles per year, a mixture of local journeys and some further afield.

Need a cheap, small car with automatic gearbox for £1000

I am looking to buy a small cheap automatic for my 23 year old son to learn to drive in. Ideally £500 - 1000. What should I buy?

Buying my own car for the first time in thirty years

I’m going to retire in the next twelve months and will be forced to buy my own car for the first time in more than 30 years. The last six company vehicles have been the Honda CRV (Diesel) with a manual...

Narrowest cars

Thanks to your excellent advise, we bought a top of the range i10 automatic in 2009. It is still a pleasure to drive under most circumstances but we missed the climate control and cruise control of previous,...

Engine lost oil after a service

Hello, Last Monday I took my Hyundai Trajet 2.0 diesel 2002 to be serviced, have a brake hydraulic issue fixed and a cam belt change. I picked up the vehicle on Wednesday with 124,295 miles on it and...

Jaguar XF boot lid rubbing on bumper - is this normal?

I took receipt of a new Jaguar XF three months ago. I have covered 7000 miles and have noticed the boot lid is catching on the bumper. It has rubbed through the paint. When stationery the boot lid is approximately...

MINI One gearbox failure

I bought a second hand MINI One with a full service history from a local dealer. It had 52k on the clock and was five years old. After eight weeks I returned the car with gearbox problems. The dealer claims...

DPF problems with Yaris - should the warranty cover the repairs?

I am a driving instructor and run a 2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel, with 50,000 miles on the clock. The car had a new DPF fitted six months ago with new software and a manual update. The filter has clogged...

Buying a small car for wife - what would you recommend?

I am looking at a used small car for my wife. She drives 3000 miles a year and needs space to carry a medium sized dog. I would like to drive for fun sometimes so quite sporty. Our budget is £9000.

Towing trailer for ponies -what should I get?

I am thinking of buying a car to pull an Ifor trailer, which has up to two horses it. My idea was to go for the Skoda Yeti. However, I am unsure of its towing capacity. Some directions or ideas would...

Need a used car for towing a horsebox

I am looking to buy a second hand car on a budget of up to about £5000 with the primary purpose of pulling a horse trailer. Looking for something that can take 2000+kg but can also be used on a day-to-day...

Buying a first car for £9k

I am looking at buying my first car. I am a 24 year old female who wants something reliable, secondhand and priced between £5000 - £9000. I quite like the Vauxhall Cora. What would you recommend?

Ford Fusion radiator fan problems

Our Ford Fusion (2003 model) engine radiator fan has just stopped working but kicks in when we turn the A/C on (and the water leaks out of the pressure cap on water bottle). We've just bought a new thermostat...

Need a comfortable and refined car for £25,000

I'm looking for a new car with excellent comfort and quiet running. A petrol engine and manual gearbox is preferred. I am considering either the new Skoda Superb or BMW 3 Series for about 17 to 25k via...

Audi A6 Avant electric window problems

My car is a 2012 Audi A6 Avant, which I bought from a local Audi dealer when it was six months old. Today, the driver's side window stopped working. Should I complain to the dealer? The vehicle's warranty...

How reliable is the Honda Accord?

How reliable is the honda accord 2.0 diesel 2008 model plus

Cam belt Change on Kia Picanto - what other work needs to be done?

My wife's seven year old Kia Picanto (24,000 miles) is having a belated cam belt change later this week by a Kia dealer. What else needs to be done at the same time?

Buying a Ford Mondeo - Powershift or manual?

I have decided to take your advice and buy a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI. However could you recommend which variant would be the best buy ie: 140PS,or 160PS, and whether the PowerShift gearbox is preferable....

Best hatchback for £6000 - £7000?

I have up to £6000-£7000 to spend. I would preferably like either a Japanese or German make of car. It needs to be reliable, preferably stylish looking and a hatchback. What do you recommend?

Transit Connect making strange noise when accelerating

I've noticed a strange noise on my Ford Transit Connect when accelerating. It's only between certain revs and sounds a bit like a gurgle noise. I'm sure it's coming from under the bonnet. It's most noisy...