Should I replace my blown Peugeot 309 with this £500 N-reg Ford Fiesta?

My second car runabout, a very tatty H-reg Peugeot 309, has just suffered a cylinder head gasket failure (clouds of steam and drops of water from the exhaust). It's probably not worth even considering...

Can you recommend a simple, easily-maintained replacement for my ageing Citroen 1.9TDi?

I currently drive a Citroen 1.9 TD on a 'P' plate and marital pressure is pushing for a change. The current car has no value. I only do less than 7000 per annum, mostly on short journeys, but need to be...

Does my daughter's 2005 Clio really need a coolant and brake fluid change at 13,000 miles?

A Renault main dealer is suggesting that my daughter's 2006 Clio (1.4 petrol) needs a coolant and brake fluid change (mileage is about 13,000) - they are pushing the "special offer" at £50 each. Should...

Will my 5-year-old Jaguar X-Type be reliable for another three years and 50,000 miles?

I have a 5-year-old Jaguar X-Type 2.0-litre diesel that has done 80,000 miles. I like its economy, comfort and load capacity. My main mileage is on country roads and there are regular scrapes with hedges...

Should we have our BMW Z4 serviced annually or just when the service indicator says we should?

My girlfriend drives a 5-year-old BMW Z4. She only does about 3000 miles a year and she was wondering about whether or not she should get the car serviced annually. One BMW dealership said 'Yes, bring...

Why did my local Volkswagen dealer ban me after I questioned their service prices?

I phoned my local Volkswagen dealer for a quote to get a second year service done on my GTI. They quoted £280 and I thought this sounded a bit steep so phoned Mann Egerton (Exeter) and they quoted me £175....

How will I know when my 2002 Ford Mondeo requires a new dual mass flywheel?

I have just purchased a 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCi 2.0-litre 115 and keep hearing about the dual mass flywheel. What should I listen out for or notice in the future to let me know that this would need replacement?...

Attend shun

My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays more like 1,250. The car is normally used between...

Dear, John?

One worry about the FIAT 500 is what Auto Express says about its servicing costs: "Sadly servicing costs are expensive for the 500." Do you think this is an issue?

Timings, they are a chaining

I’m having a problem with Vauxhall and just wondered if you could give me your thoughts. I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 SRI, registered 22.02.07 that has done 28,000miles. On Monday, it wouldn’t start so...