Does my car have to be serviced at a main dealer to preserve the warranty?

I'm buying a new Mazda CX-5 40 miles from where I live. I'm 77 and don't want to travel this distance for servicing, is there any way round this to preserve my warranty?

Do you recommend fuel additives for petrol engines?

Do you recommend Redex additive for petrol engines?

Peugeot 308 - when should I change the cam belt?

I have just bought a Peugeot 308 BlueHdi 1.6 estate. It is 2017 reg and has done 111,000 miles already. When should I change the cam belt? I shall be driving lots of short drives as well as long distance.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - cam belt or chain?

Does the engine in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1.5D auto (66 plate) have a cam belt or is it chain driven? If it is cam belt, what mileage/age is it recommended to change it at?

Renault Twingo parked up for two years - will it have damaged the car?

My mother-in-law's Renault Twingo Play (2015 plate), with 5,000 miles on the clock, has sat in her garage for two years. It has only been used for 100 miles in this time due to a combination of old age...

Can you recommend a 4x4 small van?

Does anyone produce a 4x4 small van other than the Volkswagen Caddy 4Motion?

Which car do you recommend as a first car?

My daughter is 17 and learning to drive. Firstly, is it best to put her on our car insurance or buy her own car and start insurance by herself? She is interested in low cc Corsa or would she be better...

Can you recommend an electric car for towing a small caravan?

Can you recommend an electric vehicle for towing a small caravan (1150kg)? I will only be considering lower price electric vehicles or would I be better to wait for more variety to appear with the hope...

Squeaking air con fan on Audi TT - should the dealer repair or replace?

We bought a 2014 Audi TT with 38,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. The air con makes an annoying squeak; not loud, just persistent. We notified the dealer within a few days of purchase....

My car failed its MoT on DRLs only - is this right?

My Kia Cee'd 2015 failed its MoT on its daytime running lights only. After reading some responses and checking online it does say my car should be exempt from a DRL failure due to its age. But it also...

Can I get refund for a car without a service history?

I bought a second hand Fiat Abarth for £7,500 from a reputable dealer three months ago. The sales person assured me that the car had a full service history, spare key and manual and that they would send...

Is low annual mileage bad for diesel engines?

I refer to your advice about low mileage having an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters (DPFs). I feel you are combining low annual mileage with short journeys. My firm understanding is that diesel...

My Jeep Renegade went into limp mode - can I reject the car?

I purchased a 2016 Jeep Renegade from a Jeep dealer four days ago and used my car as part exchange. Today is day four and the car accelerator stopped working making me drive in limp mode. Obviously I'm...

Can you recommend a cheap way to clean fogged headlamps?

Is there a DIY way of restoring fogged headlamp lenses?

Which car glass cleaner do you recommend?

I find vinegar based sprays leave the windscreen with smears and have tried several different products. None comes anywhere near as effective as a cream you once recommended which is wiped on, left to...

Do Nano scratch remover cloths work?

I read about scratch removing Nano cloths, do they really work?

Can you recommend a spacious car?

I'm looking at changing car, I do around 6,000 miles a year and I'm not a small bloke so I need something with a bit of room. I am looking for something around £5,000. Cheap tax would be nice, reliability...

Should I buy a Toyota Yaris or a Toyota Corolla?

I want to buy a hatchback for mainly work travel (15 to 30 miles per day). I am interested in a Toyota Yaris/Yaris Cross and Corolla. I would like to get your advice. I have a Lexus NX for family use and...

Is the dealer responsible for fixing my car?

I bought my car for £6,000 in mid-January. The engine manifold warning came on, it was supposed to be fixed but has now reappeared. I have been informed by Halfords that the auto fluid pressure sensor...

Which Motability car with a TC gearbox should I choose?

I would like some advice on which Motability car to choose. It must be an automatic (I have owned Suzuki autos for 20 years) and the gearbox must be a conventional TC rather than a jerky alternative.

My Ford Kuga has a leak - what are my rights?

I bought a Ford Kuga from a local garage in November. The car has a leak and, on further inspection, the leak is coming from the window seal and from the engine bay where the metal seams meet. Is this...

Does it matter which garage does warranty work?

I bought a low-mileage three-year-old Volkswagen Polo from a Volvo dealership in Yorkshire. I was told it was covered by a warranty. As I live in Sussex I asked whether I would have to bring the car back...

Why is my car not compliant with the London ULEZ?

My car is a BMW 318d on a 14 plate. I did a check on a couple of websites and it came back as not acceptable for the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Yet I tried another car, a year older and it...

Volkswagen Transporter or Ford Transit Custom?

I'm stuck between the Volkswagen Transporter and the Ford Transit Custom. The Transporter 2011 is on 118,000 miles, the Transit 2014 is on 92,000 miles. Both carpeted with rear seats and good history....