Is £1995 a fair price for a 15 year old diesel BMW 3 Series 2.0 with 150,000 miles on the clock?

I have found a BMW 3 Series 2.0 SE diesel that's been owned and maintained by a mechanic for the last 6 years. It seems in good quality but is 15 years old with 150,000 on the clock. Does £1995 seem like...

What things should I look out for when buying a 2008 Ford S-Max?

I'm looking at buying a 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 133,000 miles on the clock. It's priced at £2650 and I'm looking at it this week. What things should I be looking for which should have been changed already...

Should I repair or replace my 15 year old Volkswagen Golf?

My Volkswagen Golf IV is 15 years old and the repairs are starting to rack up. I'll probably be in for £800 this year (new timing belt, sensors, fixing electrics etc) and the car's worth zilch. It runs...

Why is the idling irregular when my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira starts up from cold?

After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle is fine but as it warms up and the idle speed drops...

Old RAV4 with a stuck throttle

I recently had to crash my beloved RAV4 into a steel supporting pillar in a multi-storey car park to avoid pedestrians, when my throttle jammed on and the brakes did not respond coming down one of the...

Buying an Audi 2000 Audi A4 - good idea?

I’m looking at buying a Audi A4 from a local dealer, its a 2000 model and has 116,500 on the clock. The airbags need replacing as the car is now 14 years since manufacture, is this something that is compulsory? Also,...

Engine management light flashing on a Punto?

I have a 2003 Fiat Punto. The engine mamagement light is on constantly until I drive at speed - when it flashes on and off. Why is this and can I stop it?

Keep or sell my old Saab?

I am a young 78 years old and have owned a 2000 SAAB model 9-3 SE auto 5-door hatchback from new. It has 45k on the clock and is the best car I have ever owned. To me its comfort, reliability, practical...

Is it worth changing from one old car to another?

My girlfriend has a 2003 Renault Clio 1.2 Billabong, which is starting to cost more and more each year to maintain. We would probably only be able to match the amount that the Clio's worth to buy a new...

Smoky Chrysler Voyager

I have Chrysler Voyager diesel. When I start it in the morning it produces a lot of smoke. It goes away eventually.