Why are there so few petrol automatic MPVs?

I'm a full time mum of two looking for an MPV with a high driving position, the option to convert to seven seats, and crucially an automatic gearbox as I spend time sitting in traffic. I have no need of...

What 7-seat vehicles should I look at on a £10,000 budget?

I'm looking for a second hand 7-seat option vehicle with lots of space and have up to £10,000 to spend. The two models I'm considering at the moment are a Land Rover Discovery and a Nissan Pathfinder....

What is the best economical SUV for £12,000?

We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown on diesel, should we be looking at petrol? Our...

What small cars can accommodate 5 adults?

I drive a Fiat Panda but have a family of four visiting in April. What is the smallest car I could hire that would accommodate five adults but not worry me in terms of size/spatial awareness?

Is £800 a fair price to replace the heater fan in my 2004 Saab 9-3?

My 2004 Saab 9-3 had a flat battery several times after being left for a couple of weeks. The garage diagnosed a fault with the heater fan which was draining power even when switched off. They quoted £800...

Is the diagnostic check on my Jeep Patriot, as well as the repair work, covered by my dealer's three month warranty?

I recently bought a used Jeep Patriot from a dealer and was given a three month basic warranty from them. It developed an oil leak so I called the garage to say this was happening, they said put it into...

Is there a seven-seater better than the SEAT Alhambra for towing a trailer?

We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some in a top box and some in the trailer). Is there...

What used petrol 4x4 should we get for £14,000?

I'm looking to buy a used 4x4. We are likely to do a lot of short drives - because of this we're only considering petrol cars to avoid DPF issues and we already have a diesel for longer journeys. Our other...

Is there a known fault with the MINI One gearbox?

I bought a 2013 MINI One convertible a year ago, and the gearbox has always been notchy. The last couple of months I have had trouble getting it into first gear, and the gears are getting stiffer all the...

Is £300 for paint and upholstery protection on my new Mazda 3 a good deal?

I've just ordered a new Mazda 3 2.0 in silver. The dealer offered me Safegard paint and upholstery (cloth seats) protection for £300. I've never had this done before since I look after my cars. I have...

A company issued me a CCJ over an unpaid fine for a car I never owned - can I sue?

I was issued a CCJ for non payment of a parking fine for a car which I've never owned. I told the company about this on several occasions and gave them proof from the DVLA. I have since been to court and...

Should I get rid of my Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI because of the model's chain cam issues?

I have a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI which was built in November 2011, which I bought 6 months ago with 40,000 miles on the clock. Having heard about the chain cam issues, repeated turbo failures, and head...

Do I need to polish my car before waxing it to protect the paintwork?

I have a 2011 Peugeot 508 SW. The paint work is still in good condition and has a fair amount of shine still. I'd really like to enhance the shine, bringing it as close as I could back to its original...

Which cars can fit three child seats in the back?

Which cars can fit three child seats in the back?

Which model of Mercedes-Benz AMG estate should I get?

I would like to buy a Mercedes-Benz AMG estate, 2014 onwards. Which model would you recommend in petrol?

Why are the front and back windscreen washers not working properly on my 2011 Toyota Yaris?

Our 2011 Toyota Yaris Mk2 has problems with both front and rear windscreen washers. The rear one is now barely a trickle, and the front ones seem low on power. I can hear the pump working, so I'm guessing...

Will my new 215/45 R16 tyres feel very different to my current 185/60 R14 tyres?

I'm about to change from a 2006 Skoda Fabia with 185/60 R14 tyres to a 2016 Skoda Fabia with 215/45 R16 tyres. Is the ride comfort likely to be much different and will they last longer?

Is it time to replace my old 2002 Honda Civic with the newer Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC?

I travel 8000 miles a year and need a car to replace my ageing 2002 Honda Civic SE Sport. It's still great to drive but I only use the car at weekends as I go by scooter round London. A Honda dealer has...

Can I swap run flat tyres for ordinary tyres on my Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate?

I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 220 D AMG line which has run flat tyres on 19-inch rims as standard. Do I have to keep the run flats or can I replace them with ordinary tyres and...

On a budget of £14,000 what small diesel SUV can offer a spacious boot, 4WD and tow 1080kg?

We are undecided between a Ford Kuga 2.0d, a Nissan Qashqai 1.6-2.0d and a Kia Sportage 2.0d. We would consider petrol if it was economical enough, or other diesel engines, though. We do a small amount...

What is the grinding noise when I put my foot down on the clutch?

I drive a 2003 Toyota Yaris. I've noticed a grinding noise when in traffic and when my foot is fully down on the clutch. I thought it had something to do with the breaks at first and have had them replaced....

Is the petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L a belt or chain cam?

Looking at a petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L for £11,982. Could you advice any problems and is the engine on a timing belt or chain?

Is £4000 for a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 with 62,000 miles and dubious service history a fair price?

After much thought, I picked out a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 manual with 62,000 miles on the clock for £4000 from a local dealer. I don't currently have a car so it's been difficult to locate a decent car for...

What caused all four windows in my locked 2013 Skoda Octavia to open overnight?

I left the windows of my locked 2013 Skoda Octavia closed and in the morning all four windows were half open. What could cause this to happen?

I was wrongfully named as the driver for a speeding offence - what do I do?

I drive a van owned by a company which back in June was caught speeding. I'm not the only member of staff who uses this van but the NIP was sent to the registered keeper who then nominated myself as the...

Is the new Citroen EAT6 automatic gearbox any good?

I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar to the EGS on my previous Picasso?

What are your thoughts on a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 406D?

I've just been offered a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 406D. Any thoughts?

Will Terraclean clean my EGR?

My 2010 Volkswagen Golf VI 1.6 TDI has done 64,000 miles and the glowplug warning light keeps coming on. Will Terraclean clean my EGR? I won't be having the emissions fix.

Should my car have passed its MoT if the brake shoes are falling apart?

The garage I use doesn't have someone that does MoTs. So my garage took my car to a different garage and it passed. However, later that day it started making weird noises so we took it back and my garage...

What do you think of the Elddis Autoquest 120?

What do you think of the Elddis Autoquest 120?

Does Toyota make a petrol Hilux type pick up?

Does Toyota make a petrol Hilux type pick up?

Why does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have more expensive VED than the older model?

The 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris 1.33 has a VED price of £30 per year whereas the 2011 Yaris with the same 1.33 engine, according to dealers, is £110 per year. Do you know why the reason is this?

Why is my Renault fuel gauge incorrectly showing the amount of fuel left since the recall work was done?

My wife has a 2015 Renault Twingo TCE Dynamique S which I think is a great little car. However, since having the Renault recall work to have the bonnet guide bracket fitted, the digital fuel gauge incorrectly...

What do you think of the new Ford Ranger?

What do you think of the new Ford Ranger?

What do I do with a newly purchased faulty car?

I purchased a car less than a month ago which is continually throwing faults. What do I do?

Have there been many cases of problems with the Volkswagen Golf since the emissions fix?

I understand that many Volkswagen Golf that have had the emissions fix have had subsequent problems with the engine. Is this correct?

Is it possible to fit 3 child seats in the back of my BMW 5 Series Touring?

I've got a third child on the way (the first 2 will be 2 and 4 years old by the time the third arrives) but I really don't want to sell my 2013 BMW 5 Series Touring 2.0. Can I safely fit three child seats...

Should I buy a 2011 Audi A3 or a 2014 Nissan Qashqai?

Should I buy a 2011 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI with 18,790 miles for £12,600 or a 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 petrol with 20,531 miles for £12,500? Are there any problems to look out for?

What discount should I aim to get on the old model SEAT Ibiza?

I'm interested in buying a Seat Ibiza 1.4 Eco TSi 150. This model is due to be replaced in July this year. The list price is £17,945 with red paint and a space saver wheel. What kind of discount should...

What's the best paint colour to spend the least amount of time cleaning?

On a scale of light to dark, and solid to pearlescent, what's the best paint colour to spend the least amount of time cleaning?

My dealer won't repair an intermittent fault under warranty, how do I proceed?

I took out an extra 3 year warranty, paid in full, when I purchased a Ford C-Max. I have since had an intermittent fault of the clutch pedal not fully returning. The dealer has told me that the gearbox...

Does the 2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5 petrol hybrid have timing chain?

Does the 2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5 petrol hybrid have timing chain?

What are the best petrol/electric tow cars?

What are the best petrol/electric tow cars?

What do I do if the dealer refuses to refund my deposit?

I've put £100 down for a car and was waiting for the decision of the finance company. I was refused by the finance company and now the dealer won't refund my money even though he wrote that the £100 was...

Are there any major issues with the Audi A4 Avant 2.0?

I'm looking for a TDI to replace my 2006 Vauxhall Astravan. I like the look of the Audi A4 estate but have heard about some issues with earlier PD engines. Are there any serious issues with the 2.0 CR...

Which small car has a reliable automatic gearbox?

I'm looking to buy a new or nearly new small vehicle but need an automatic due to disability to left hand. I've read reviews and it appears that the Hyundai i10 1.2 SE auto and the Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI...

What's the best car for a 17 year old?

What's the best car for a 17 year old? The budget is £1000.

Are Land Rover liable if their navigation update broke my Range Rover Evoque's navigation system?

I brought a Navigation update from the Land Rover website for my 2012 Range Rover Evoque. The update didn't work so Land Rover suggested I got a new USB stick from the Netherlands and let them install....

Should I buy a diesel car on PCP for my high mileage commute?

I do around 18,000 miles a year, of which 14,000 or so are business, for which I get 45p a mile. I need a new car; should I get a petrol or diesel for this sort of mileage? I'm concerned about the government's...

Volkswagen won't refund me for my broken EGR after the emissions fix,, where do I stand?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI , only done 45,000 miles. The EGR value has failed twice, once at 2 and a half years and again last August, a week after the the emissions fix. I had it replaced at...