Sell by date

I have a date when my new FIAT Panda will be available. I told the salesman I want to know year of manufacture. His answer was there is a shortage of these cars. Please advise which of the 17 digits will...

Fundamental

My wife has a lovely red W reg Ford Puma 53k miles that she has run for 9 years. The car is rusting around the rear wheel arches and is becoming unsightly. Otherwise it is in very good condition. I am...

Climate changed

Our son and daughter in law live in a very rural area and run 2 Toyota Avensis, about 8 years old. Both cars have and continue to do all that is required except this winter the snow has caused huge delays...

Blinged prejudice

I am thinking of buying a Mazda6. I read your Mazda6 2.2 Diesel road test on the web site, which is generally very positive, however, at one point you comment, "it manages all this with impressive seat...

Papering the gap

My daughter is buying a new Renault Clio, hers having been written off in a RTA last week. When we went down to finalise the deal the salesman talked about a GAP policy, which pays out if her new Clio...

Wagging the dog

We wondered if you could offer your thoughts on the following please. My partner's company car (currently 9-3 Sportwagon) is due for renewal in September this year, and he is looking for another diesel...

Global warning

I am fed up with not being able to go out in my car when it snows. Living in a country area and 250 yards from a made up road (and being in my 70s) this winter has been difficult. I have therefore decided...

Gear stickler

I am considering downsizing. Do you regard the 2010 model Toyota Yaris auto a best buy or do you recommend something else?

Depo man

I placed a deposit for £1,000 in December 2009 for purchase of a new Toyota Prius from a UK main Toyota dealer. The anticipated delivery date was 1st March 2010. Naturally I was somewhat apprehensive when...

To Jag?

I currently have an E93 BMW 335i convertible, which is now coming up for a change. I love the power from its silky smooth three litre petrol engine and get about 30mpg, which is really impressive, but...