How do I clean the windscreen washer bottle in my car?

I have a 2022 Ford Focus and the washer bottle appears to be blocked with gunge, but I can’t get access to it easily. I would have tried the hosepipe method but it is in a tight position under the bonnet...

Do I need to get my car serviced even thouhg it's only done 1,500 miles in the last year?

My car was last serviced in February 2022 (Full Service) and since then I have done just 1500 miles. Your opinion: do I really need to have a small service / oil change service every 12 months as VW keep...

What do I need to do to my car if leaving it parked for six weeks?

I have a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI and will be going abroad for between 4 to 6 weeks with my car parked on my driveway. No one else will be in the home when i'm away so I won't be able to trickle charge...

I want a new-ish convertible to replace my old BMW 640d - what do you suggest?

My 2013 BMW convertible has done 39,000 miles and is still going strong. I’m now thinking of selling and buying something newer (say 2-3 years old). I’m happy to add £30,000 to the sale price of my BMW,...

Are DSG gearboxes on Volkswagen cars now reliable?

I am considering buying a Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI EVO SEL DSG on a 20 plate. Can you please tell me what version of the DSG gearbox this car has and what your opinion of it is? Also how often does the...

I have just bought a 2018 SEAT Leon - do I need to change anything like the cambelt?

I have purchased a 68 plate SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TSI. It has had 1 owner and has covered 41k miles. Is there any vital maintainance that needs carrying out straight away or in the next year/10k miles in terms...

Is a timing chain better than a cambelt?

I am thinking about buying a newer car. It has a timing chain which needs no maintenance or replacement apart from regular engine oil changes. Many of the cars I am considering have engines with timing...

My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery?

My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned, but it starts strongly with jump leads. Any thoughts...

My van keeps cutting out - how can I fix DPF problems?

My son recently purchased a Peugeot 207 diesel van. Sometimes without warning the engine dies while he is driving. If he switches it of then on the particle filter warning light comes on but the car starts...

Is it worth fitting a new water pump while having the cambelt changed?

I have a DS3 1.2 PureTech 110. It's a 2016 and has done 52000 miles so I am booking it in for cambelt change. Should I have water pump changed as well?