Discovered my car has a hidden accident history - what should I do?

I purchased a Lexus GS 450h from a main dealer about three years ago. The wings are now going rusty and Lexus have said this is due to inconsistent paint thickness from a previous repair and is not covered...

Need a reliable car - should I buy a Skoda?

I am considering a skoda Octavia estate. I would use winter tyres in the winter. Do you think it would be a reliable car for me?

Which all season tyre is best for XC60?

On 1 March 2014 a chap from Madrid asked what all season tyre you would recommend for his Volvo XC60. Your answer was Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. Now that Michelin CrossClimates are available for the Volvo...

What are the advantages of low profile tyres?

I have bought a new Kia Sportage with a Spec 4 to obtain the sunroof and parking sensors all round. This spec only comes with 19-inch alloy wheels. As a result, the tyre profile is low, the ride over speed...

Buying a new SEAT Leon ST - petrol or diesel?

I have noticed that SEAT Leon ST diesels are cheaper than their petrol equivalents. Should I be concerned about DMF, DPF problems on SEAT diesels as with other cars? Is the petrol in this model still the...

ABS problems with Nissan Primastar

I have a Nissan Primastar van and need to fit a new ABS pump and ECU. However, I can't seem to find to correct pump. Can I change the ECU only, as the problem was water damage?

Will air con removal improve my Citigo's performance?

Is it a good idea to pay to get the air con compressor and associated components removed to reduce weight and improve performance in a Skoda Citigo? Will it provide a noticeable weight difference and therefore...

New Hybrid - Mercedes GLC350e

Hi Honest John, I was in Germany last week and hired a car and had the Mercedes GLC 350e. I was impressed with it and would be keen to order one however they do not appear to be available in the UK just...

Why has my Suzuki Swift's oil warning light come on?

My 2014 Suzuki Swift has started to concern me as the amber oil warning light has started to come on. I have asked the main dealer for advice and they tell me that it is a service indicator as well as...

Faulty air con - should I sue the supplying dealer?

My local Volkswagen dealer diagnosed and recommended replacing the air con condenser on my 62 plate Polo. Thinking that excessive, I accepted a quote from an air con specialist for £400 and having replaced...

Need a cheap pick-up

I need a cheap 4x4 pick-up to run for light work. What do you think of the Santana 4x4 2.8 diesel?

Need a baby friendly automatic used car

I'm looking to buy a used automatic vehicle that is as safe and modern for £5k. I am due to have a baby next year and it would be great to get something reliable and safe. So far I have looked at the...

Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver?

Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving. Like many with injuries or disabilities, a manual...

Will a no damage accident impact my no claims bonus?

I had an accident with my car and a Mercedes-Benz Benz; however, no damage was caused. Will this effect my no claims bonus?

When should I change my Vauxhall Zafira?

I have a four year old Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel with 50,000 miles on the clock. I've owned the car since new and it has been almost trouble free and I am very happy with it. I want to decide if I should...

How do you remove an inlet manifold from a Ford C-MAX?

How long does it take to remove an inlet manifold from a 2006 Ford C-MAX?

Buying a BMW - 320 or 328?

Over the years I have had BMW 320 diesels without to many problems. Now I have retired and my mileage is now less than 10.000 a year I would like to change to a petrol version, either a 320 or preferably...

Which tyres are best for the Toyota RAV4?

I want to replace both front tyres on my Toyota RAV4 (2009 model) with Bridgestone Dueller 235/55/18. These tyres I am told by my local Bridgestone dealer are unavailable and are on back order. Which alternative...

Mercedes C-Class door locking problem

I have Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2009 model) that has developed a door locking issue. Earlier this year the driver's door would occasionally not open unless I pressed the key fob repeatedly. Our local...

Buying a five year old car with 20 miles on the clock

I have spotted a five year old Audi A5 2.0 TFSI for sale. It has just 20 miles on the clock and the seller will service the car and fit a new battery before the sale. What sort of price should I look to...