Is it worth buying Autoglym Paint & Interior Protection with a used Audi A6?

I am about to buy a used 2008 Audi A6 Saloon SE Special Edition from a local Audi dealer, who is suggesting that I should have the Autoglym Paint and Exterior Protection. I know that they are charging...

Does my new Fiat Multijet really need all these extras for its 12-month service?

11 months ago I bought a new Fiat Multijet and as it is nearing its 12-month service I have received a letter from the dealer recommending all sorts of extras they say I need. For example, do I need to...

Should I buy GardX Protection and GAP Insurance when I buy my Honda CR-V?

I am in the process of buying a 2007 Honda CR-V 2.2I -CDTI ES and am being offered GardX Protection for £299 for 8 years and Honda Gap Insurance for £299 for three years. On the face of it, both appear...

Will the required spec of my daughter's new Volkswagen Golf affect its residual value?

My 23-year-old daughter is about to place an order for a car, and she'd like something economical but sporty and young looking. Her current choice is a 1.6 Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion Tech 3-door in white...

Extra Sensory

When considering buying a new Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI, I asked two local dealerships about the advisability of ordering the electronic stability programme (ESP) as a factory-fitted extra. Both were negative,...

Waving goodbye

What's going to happen to the millions of analogue car radios in the U.K. when we go digital? Is there a digi.box ?

Digitally do?

I will shortly order a new car. A DAB radio is a costly option but do you think this would be sensible to "future proof" the car if the Government goes ahead and switches off FM as they appear to intend?...

Protection racket

I am taking delivery of a new car at the end of December and I am considering having the Supagard Plus treatment by the supplying dealer. Would you please advise if you think the treatment is beneficial...