Poor power and judder when changing gear

I brought a Vauxhall Corsa on friday for my wife. Its a 2010 vauxhall Corsa 1.0 EcoFlex 3 cylinder. When she changes gear (or me) it judders and sometimes lack power. Went back to the dealer on wednesday....

Are there different interpretations of flashing your headlights to other road users?

In regard to your answer to the query headed "Off Beam", whilst signalling by flashing is just a warning, I have always understood that flashing, i.e. two quick bursts of headlamps, signify the intention...

Should flashing headlights as a signal be added to the Highway Code?

We have had previous correspondence about headlight flashing. I see that in yesterday’s Telegraph you at last seem to be accepting that flashed headlights indicate ‘come on’ or ‘I am giving way’, whatever...

Do you have any advice for driving and hiring a car in Thailand?

I know from past columns you have written that you often visit Thailand and therefore you are familiar with the driving regulations. I have been on holiday there on a number of occasions but never driven....

I achieved 63.7mpg in my 2004 Astra Estate diesel by restricting my speed to 60mph on fast roads.

Our car is a 7-year-old Astra Estate 1.7CDI now at 60,000 miles. I always run from 'tankful' to 'tankful', resetting the odometer to zero and checking the consumption each time. Living in a village with...

Driving automatics in stop/start traffic

Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When stationary in traffic, even for many minutes,...

I replaced my automatic Honda Jazz with a newer model but why is the automatic gearbox of lower quality?

After five years with an automatic Honda Jazz, I have switched to the new Jazz (also fully automatic) and I find the transmission quite a disappointment. Whereas my first Jazz was a wonderfully smooth...

Is the method of steering two-handed and feeding the wheel between hands still relevant in modern cars?

I will be most grateful if you can help in the resolution of a misunderstanding that has caused a bit of a rift between me and the husband of a long-time family friend. The husband took it personally when...

I'm buying a new Hyundai i10 automatic when they are finally in stock - should I drive with two feet or one?

I am ordering the new Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic as you suggested. It seems there will be none available (at least in black or silver) before some time in June. There is supposed to be a £600 discount....

Should a flash of the headlights be used to warn of your presence or to indicate that you are giving way?

As we travelled along the nearside lane of a motorway recently, my husband flashed his car lights to indicate to a car driver wanting to join the motorway that we were there and that he should not attempt...