Vibration problems on BMW 1 Series

I have a 2008 BMW 120d M sport with 65.000 miles on the clock from new. The car has developed a severe vibration through the gear lever and clutch pedal. Any suggestions as to the cause?

Can you recommend a reliable SUV?

I am thinking of replacing my Renault Modus diesel with something bigger. Ideally, a crossover or SUV, with similar fuel economy to my Modus. The car must also be reliable, avoiding any possible turbo,...

Honda Civic leaking water into the cabin

I have a 2009 Honda Civic. Water is coming from the vent at the passenger’s footwell and from the air con. There is also a lot of water on the driveway. Any idea what’s causing this?

How can I fix my Skoda's misfire?

My Skoda Fabia is misfiring. A mechanic has cleaned all three spark plugs and checked the coil - both are okay but still it is misfiring. What should I try next?

Buying a Civic Tourer - petrol or diesel?

I'm planning to buy a new or nearly new Honda Civic Tourer but don't know which engine to get. I drive 12,000 miles per year and my daily commute is a 32 mile round trip. I know that the diesel is much...

Buying a new car - private, company car or lease hire?

I'm soon to be driving 500 miles a week and I need an estate. I like the Dacia Logan MCV as it's cheap and practical but I suffer from badge envy. So am looking at 308 SW, Kia Cee'd Sportswagen, Ford Focus...

Land Rover Defender undersealing - wax or oil?

Is it worth getting a Land Rover Defender that's undersealed? If it is, would you recommend having the underbody coated in wax or oil?

My car is stolen and on cloned plates - what should I do?

I bought a used car two weeks ago. Before I went to see it, I asked for the vehicle registration to perform a HPI check. I also inspected the logbook and VIN numbers. After everything passed, I paid £10,000...

Buying a used Skoda Yeti - which diesel is best?

I need a compact 4x4 with an automatic gearbox. I've seen two used Skoda Yetis for sale, both diesels with 10k on the clock. One is a 170PS, the other a 150PS with AdBlue. Which would be the best choice...

Need two used family cars - what should we get?

We are returning to the UK after a few years away and need to "re-car" ourselves. We are looking at spending up to £6000 on a medium-sized family hatchback and £12,000 on a large estate or SUV. What should...

Will my car fail the MoT over a faulty headlamp washer jet?

I have a 2010 Nissan Qashqai with a headlamp washer jet that won't retract after spraying. Nissan quoted £228 for a replacement and our local independent garage is unable to source the jet assembly. It's...

What's causing my Micra to lurch while driving?

My Nissan Micra jerks and lurches at low to medium speeds. It starts fine, accelerating well, but then starts to lurch along at medium speeds - up to 60mph. The plugs and filters have all been replaced,...

Can I fit Polo wheels to my Fabia?

I drive a 2002 Skoda Fabia estate. My friend is in the process of rebuilding a crash-damaged Y-reg Polo. As he needs three new steel wheels for the Polo and I need a new spare for my car (both 14-inch),...

Need an economical hatch with auto gearbox

I am looking to upgrade my Ford Focus (2008 model) next year. I do mainly city driving and my mileage is less than 10,000. I like the 1.5 diesel automatic, but thought it lacked get up and go. Would a...

Is it safe for a battery to be permanently connected to a mains charger?

Is it safe for a Honda Jazz battery to remain in the car and permanently connected to the mains via a smart charger through the winter?

Vauxhall Vectra stalling at low revs

I own a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel. It has a manual gearbox and a DMF. The problem I have is when the clutch is not engaged. The car runs smoothly and then stalls, with a clicking noise. This happens...

Is it safe to connect a battery to a 'smart' mains charger all winter?

I see that you replied to Brian Joslin's question "Is it safe to connect a battery to a 'smart' mains charger all winter" in the negative, but I thought that is exactly what they are designed to do (although...

Bought a used car that is unroadworthy - can I take it back to the dealer?

I bought a used car from a dealer four months ago. Recently, the car - a Citroen C5 – had a minor knock on the suspension. I took it to my local garage and had the tracking done, but the car now pulls...

Where can I buy fog light brackets for my 307?

I have looked everywhere for fog light brackets for my Peugeot 307 (2006 model) but can't find them anywhere. Can you provide any information as to where I can find some?