What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Trending topics in September 2022
Questions from September 2022
I know you advocate an oil change and filter every 12 months, but I have only done 4,000 miles, is this still the case?
Can you please advise which of the largest size petrol vehicles available to purchase does the most miles per gallon?
I purchased a 2018 BMW 220d Gran Tourer 15 months ago with a 12-month warranty. During month 11 a problem arose with engine management light appearing and a message stating 'drivetrain problems you may...
How much does it cost to insure the BMW 1 Series? I’m thinking of changing my car but all depends on cost.
My 2017 Volvo D4 XC60 is almost five years old, having done 38,000 miles. My local independent garage say that the schedule for the cam belt change is either 10 years or 90,000 miles. Great advice unless...
I need to have the front wheels of my Kia Stinger aligned. I believe that a lot of alleged specialists are nothing of the sort and that few have the best equipment (though this might be out-of-date information)....
My Audi TT 2.0 S Line 40 TFSI is fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 245/35 R19 93Y tyres. They are coming up for replacement soon. Will the wheels take run flat tyres? And if so,which tyres do you recommend?
Two local Volkswagen dealers have give me contradictory answers when I ask them what is the correct service interval after the two-year service. One says annual, one says two-yearly. I have asked VW themselves...
I am looking to buy a 2018/2019 Volvo V90 and have noticed that a large number of models from this period have incomplete service history with the first service not being carried out until around 34,000...
I have damaged a comparatively new tyre and need a replacement. It is proving difficult to match load and speed ratings. The damaged tyre (and remaining other tyres) are rated 94W but so far I can only...
I'm torn between buying a 2014 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost or 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4-litre Turbo GTC. Both cars have good history and in good condition. Any thoughts on which one is better?
Do motor insurance companies have an ageism approach to their policy holders?
I have just received my renewal quote for renewing my fully comprehensive policy on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid that I’ve owned...
I have just purchased the Toyota Aygo X with the CVT and find it brilliant. As with my Lexus, do I have to leave in gear at traffic lights etc or put into neutral like an ordinary auto? The problem I find...
I love my 2005 Citroen Berlingo, it has done everything I need. Now it is showing signs of age and I wonder if there is an electric alternative. Boot size is crucial, just for going to the tip and sleeping....
I have been driving Ford Kugas for 12 years very happily but now want a smaller car. Safety and build quality matter, preferably not high mileage and a good reliable engine. Any ideas please?
Nine years and 111,000 miles ago I bought a Mazda 5 on your advice which has served me well but is getting tired. My wife has a 13 year old Nissan Micra which has done 60,000 miles. Along with solar panels...
I looked under the bonnet of my new Citroen C5 X yesterday, and was surprised that the engine bay is only partially painted in the body colour. It actually looks a mess, like an overspray.
So most of...
Which is the best car for short journeys? My Ford Puma isn’t apparently driven enough to recharge so twice the battery has drained in the eight months I’ve had it. I need something comfortable, big enough...
I've pretty much narrowed my search down to a Skoda Superb Estate in SportLine Plus guise. I initially thought the 200PS diesel was going to be my best option. However, I drove a Petrol PHEV version today...
My wife has owned a number of Toyotas over the years and enjoys their rock solid reliability and excellent economy. She has owned a Corolla for the past couple of years and been delighted with its comfort...
I ordered a Nissan Micra in February 2022 (with the aim of downsizing from a Juke) not knowing the Micra has been discontinued. Now the car has arrived, I would really like to know if it is a good/worthwhile...
What is the best type of insurance for my Volvo. I do less than 1k miles per year and it has less than 40k miles on the clock and only use it for visiting family in my area and local shopping.
My Kia EV6 GT Line S will be four weeks old when I go on holiday for two months. Can you please advise whether or not I should leave it plugged into my Pod Point charger while I'm away?
I drive a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel Every now and again the ESP light comes on the dash, with a message stating "engine malfunction". When this happens the car goes into limp mode and won't rev past...
My wife has had Wagon Rs for the past 18 years, and we are looking to replace the current one, Our budget is up to £7000 and we are looking for a five seater, reliable car with good mpg.
Looking through...
Is 106 degrees celsius too hot for the engine of my 2007 MINI? The warning light has not come on but the bonnet gets very hot.
A perennial problem I have had with cars I have owned in the last decade or so is with the corrosion of the rear brakes. My current car, Mini One has just had replacement rear discs and pads for the second...
How much would it cost to replace a heater matrix for a Ford Focus 2011 model?
I have maximum £4,000 to spend on a spacious car (preferably an estate for the wider boot opening) which will be used primarily for ferrying me and my work kit around. Reliability and space are most important...
I have an old (1976), 24 volt ex-Army Land Rover. The speedometer needle 'waves around', and so is not reliable! Consequently, I have just had to attend a speed awareness course for going 24mph in a 20mph...
At 92 I can no longer drive. I have a Ford Focus auto 1.6. It is a 2013 model with a mileage of 19,993. It has had a new clutch and four new tyres. I wish to find out a sale price based on the above details....
My late father had a 1990 Ford Escort Bonus in immaculate condition and I was wondering if this was now classed as a classic car. My mother is now looking to sell it and I was wondering what the best place...
I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz A180d automatic 1997 to buy. What would its value be?
I'm thinking of buying a Volvo C30 as a second car (60,000 miles, 2009 - 2012), would you recommend this model and which diesel or petrol?
In April this year I applied for a medical licence and had a letter back on 17th April with an additional questionnaire. I filled it in with exactly the same answers as on previous successful applications...
I am too confused to make the right decision in buying my first electric car either new or used. I hardly do 5,000 miles a year.
I average 400 miles a month, all within city. I do motorway maximum 40...
Has a Volvo XC60 D4 65 reg got a cam belt or chain drive? If it has a cam belt what mileage should it be changed at?
I need an extremely economical and reliable car to last three years whilst I go to university. I have £10,000 to spend. I’ve got about 100 miles a day of motorway mileage most days to commute to uni. I’ve...
Now that we have a £2,500 energy price guarantee will it still be cheaper to charge up my plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or will it be cheaper to buy petrol?
I have been waiting for my medical driving licence for ages and I still have not received it. My consultant has said many are facing the same issue.
I collected my 2021 Jazz from a Honda dealer after having its first service. When I got home I had a look to make sure all the levels were right and I noticed the 'Earth Dreams' engine cover was missing,...
Is there any publication that informs us of the frequency and servicing costs for different makes and models . I ask as l have been quoted £700 for a small Volvo PHEV for its second two year service, with...
I recently bought an early 2019 Volvo V90 T4 petrol estate. I am delighted with it in every way except I find the cabin noise just a bit higher than I would like on most road surfaces.
The car came with...
I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn.
I have noticed that many EV charging points are installed on the outside of houses, and not inside the garage. Is there a problem with charging in a garage?
I am due to replace my tyres on Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion. The car is a sport version and I find the ride quite hard. What softer tyres can I put on the 18-inch rims, bearing in mind it is an SUV?
I want to know if I can use a car cover over my car. It is parked in my own space in a secure car park at my flats, the space is registered to me. I need to protect my car from vandalism, dust from nearby...
.jpg)
