What seven-seater could you recommend that's economical, reliable and safe?

My wife and I have a young and growing family. Our 2009 Audi A3 Hatchback 1.9 TDI is now creaking at the seams and we're looking for a secondhand practical vehicle. It needs to be capable of carrying up...

What is the cause of the electrical leek in my Fiat Idea?

My 2005 Fiat Idea automatic has an electrical leek problem. It doesn't hold its charge. If the battery is fully charged but the car is not used, the battery will be flat within a week. Do you have any...

The doors on my Ford Focus won't unlock properly - how do I fix it?

I have recently passed my test and bought a Ford Focus as I needed a car for my newly born daughter. The locking was great for about 2 weeks but recently the when turning the key in the driver's door,...

How much would cigarette burns on upholstery knock down the sale price?

I'm selling a 2011 Peugeot 107 Urban. The average price was £2500 - £3500. How much would you expect a dealer to request a price decrease for two cigarette burns on the front seats? I have accepted £1900.

Why does my car keep losing coolant?

My 2012 Toyota RAV4 is losing a small amount of coolant. The dealer checked it and topped it up but its already losing coolant again.

When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car?

I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local independent garage for 20 years. The garage owner...

Is running-in oil used as the first fill in new cars from the manufacturer?

I am in the process of rebuilding an engine from the late 1940s. The recommendation, which I am following, is to use running-in oil for the first 500 miles to ensure a good bedding of the piston rings...

How should I protect the paintwork and upholstery of a new car?

How should I protect the paintwork and upholstery of a new car?

How should I go about getting my air conditioning re-gas done under warranty?

We have a two year old SEAT Ibiza which needed an air conditioning re-gas, costing £70 as it wasn't covered by warranty. Nine months down the line it has failed again. By my reckoning, it has a leak which...

I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay?

I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile for months) execute the following procedure after...