Used car warranties

I purchased a Fiesta from a used car dealer 7 weeks ago - last week the car started cutting out on me and, cutting a long story short, the car needs a new coil pack, throttle body, replaced washers jets...

Buying a new Jazz Hybrid

I am a cash buyer for new Jazz Hybrid. How much discount should I look for?

A modern classic sports car

I am thinking of buying something silly, fun and unusual. I have looked at: Maserati 3200 2001, Aston Martin DB7 3.2 2004, Jaguar XK8. Any other ideas?

Sister bought car - found to be damaged - what recourse?

My sister has just bought a second hand MX5 from a main Mazda dealer (about 1 week ago). She has discovered that the bonnet and windscreen have small pock marks that are really only discoverable by touch...

Buying a new car - what would you recommend?

I currently own an 07 Volvo S40 2L Diesel. It has done 37000 and I am averaging only 9000 miles pa, which I know is too low for a diesel car. Next service will be 50,000 miles and it will start getting...

Dodge Avenger

I am looking to buy a Dodge Avenger 2008. Found one for £6000 which I'm quite pleased with. Just got 2 Questions if any one can help. 1. Are Dodge parts generally expensive? I am a bit clueless to the...

Buying a small car ideal for a large dog- what would you recommend?

I have driven a company car, Peugeot 206, for a number of years but now need to buy my own. I want a reliable, very economical car with room for a Golden Retriever ideally in the boot. My budget is £5K....

Cam belt or Chain-cam - who is right?

Your "Expert Advice" column in the Saturday Telegraph(03 Dec 11) suggests to RT that he should consider Skoda 1.4 TSI, or even 1.2 TSI engines in place of his aging 2.0 TDI, stating they "have chain driven...

Replace my Freelander?

My 3 year old Freelander has developed an oil seal leak and the dealer wants £1200 to repair it! Would you: Have the repair, talk to Land Rover, or find a replacement before the leak gets too serious?...

Why pay more for 'premium' Summer tyres?

Premium tyres size 235/40/18Y cost about £180 per wheel for my Mondeo. Budget tyres same specification cost about £70 per wheel. What am I getting for spending an extre £400 for premium tyres?