Which Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesels have timing belts and which have chains?

Does the latest Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesel use a timing belt or chain? I am considering a new or nearly new car, but try to avoid timing belts.

Is this a good part-exchange deal for a new Land Rover Freelander 2?

I own a Freelander 2, bought new in August 2007 and am considering purchasing a new Freelander 2 TD4 HSE. Under the Land Rover Finance agreement on the existing car, the final payment will be £13,482....

What's your opinion of runflat tyres, as fitted to the BMW 5 Series?

I have recently had a test drive of the new BMW 5 Series saloon and was very impressed. I have few reservations about the car, but one is that runflat tyres come as standard with no other option. For UK...

What do you think of the new Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2 TSI 105bhp 7 spd DSG?

I am considering purchasing a new Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI automatic for my wife. I understand that they will be available in a few months time. Could you please advise me of the technical specification and...

What's the difference between Volkswagen's Golf and the Golf Plus?

I am retired, 74 years old, and drive about 13,000 miles per annum. This is leisure driving, country lanes to motorways and all roads in between. I drive a Golf Mk4. When I come to replace it, putting...

Which model is the best MINI Cooper?

What is the best model in the MINI Cooper range for price, performance and drivability, currently?

Why doesn't my 2004 Citroen Picasso have a sunroof?

I have a Citroen Picasso 2004 reg 1.6 diesel 110 BHP exclusive. Could anyone tell me why it has no electric sunroof?

Does a car's stated width include the wing mirrors?

Please can you tell me if the width of a car stated on website is with or excluding wing mirrors? I have a narrow garage, so I am considering buying a narrower car.

Does the Toyota Avensis 1.8 V Matic have cruise control?

Does the Toyota Avensis 1.8 V Matic TR spec have cruise control as standard? The vehicle was manufactured in June 2009, and this vehicle has auto headlights, auto wipers and bluetooth but no cruise control....

What are the pros and cons of the Ford Focus chain-cam 100ps and 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines?

I am about to buy a 2007 1.6 Focus Estate. Could you please advise me on the pros and cons of the 1.6 chain-cam 100ps and the 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines?