Jerking sound in the rear while braking

My car will give a jerk (one time jerk) each time it is coming to a standstill. The jerk is coming from the rear portion. It is also giving a vibration sound in the rear when the speed reaches 140km/h...

Problems to look for in a 2002 XK8 convertible?

Dear Honest John, I have the opportunity to purchase a fine example of a very low mileage 2002 Jaguar XK8 convertible which has had one private owner from new. It is in excellent condition and has been...

Third party insurance cheaper?

My wife drives 5000 miles a year in 12 year old Daewoo Nubira which is in good condition with 60k miles on the clock, she has 4 years no claims and I am a named driver (9 yrs no claims). We have insured...

Replacing an old Peugeot 405?

Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal computer reliance preferred, so this possibly means...

Buying Mum's Jazz - what to check out?

I'm about to buy my Mum's old 53 reg Honda Jazz (at trade-in price). As far as I know there has never been anything wrong with it apart from an EGR valve replaced under warranty. I note from your Car by...

Cheapest way to get driving

What do you think would be the best car for my girlfriend, age 31, just passed test, in respect of lowest insurance and servicing costs. We are very much at the budget end of the market. Old bangers...

Replace the timing belt or risk it?

I have an X-reg Peugeot 306 Diesel estate, which has just over 159,000 miles on the clock. It has just passed its MOT, has had work done on brake pads and handbrake cable in the last 6 months, has a good...

Horrible valuation from We Buy Any Car

I have recently been made redundant and am planning on going to college after the summer. As such I will no longer need my car and really can't afford (and don't need) to run it at the moment. So I am...

Punto, security measures?

I have a Punto 2002. It's simple to break into, as the RAC said. Two times in 6 weeks I have been targeted. How simple is it to steal it if it's that easy to get inside? I know it has no factory alarm...

Peugeot 309 GTI v Nissan Note

Since I gave up my company car and got a job minutes from home by bicycle I don't cover many miles during the week but do occaisional longer trips some weekends. Having noted your reccomendation of the...