Which car should we pick to replace our Motability Volkswagen Golf?

My wife qualifies for a car under the Motability Scheme and her last two cars have been Volkswagen Golfs, presently a 1.4 TSI which has just about all the bells and whistles you could wish for. She now...

What's the best trim and engine for a Rover 75?

What in your opinion is the best trim and engine for a Rover 75 if I wanted to keep it as a classic?

Why isn't our Hyundai i10 fitted with places to rest cups and food?

My wife complains that there is nowhere to rest cups or sandwiches in our Hyundai i10 when we stop for refreshments. I read Fiats are so endowed. Your comments, please.

How can I remove the smell of tobacco from my Ford Mondeo?

I have bought a used Ford Mondeo Zetec, which is fine in every respect except for a persistent odour of tobacco smoke. Can you please recommend a product or service to remove it? I think I remember you...

Where can I have the anti-glare coating renewed on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class's radio unit?

I have taken off some of the black surface of the car radio antiglare screen in my Mercedes-Benz C-Class by using a contaminated cloth. Any recommended source for replenishing the coating on the antiglare...

Can I recommend a method for removing smells from car interiors?

There are a couple of methods of eradicating foul odours in cars such as dog snark, cigarettes and spilled milk. One was to leave a cardboard box inside filled with dry grass cuttings and sweet woodruff....

Can I recommend vinegar for removing smells from cars?

I note the email on Saturday 20 July regarding the smell of stale smoke in cars. An old and tested way to rid a vehicle of smells is to place a saucer or some suitable container of malt vinegar in the...

How can I get the smell of cigarette smoke out of my Jaguar XJ8?

I have just bought a 10-year old luxurious car (Jaguar XJ8) in very good condition (60,000 on the clock). We have become aware of the smell of stale cigarette smoke. Can you recommend a way of getting...

How can I cure creaks in a plastic dashboard?

I have in the past cured creaks in dashboards and other internal plastic fittings by giving them a liberal spraying of an aerosol wax polish. Leaving for an hour or so for it to penetrate gaps then polish...

Creak mythology?

In response to GW's letter regarding creaks in his trim (TW 15 December), I have found that a scattering of talcum powder in the trim gaps will cure the problem. Alternatively - test a small area first...