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...

Nissan Qashqai - Internal condensation

My wife has a three-year old Nissan Qashqai. There's lots of internal condensation, and that means having to wait a long time before driving off - whih is a waste of fuel. When starting up, the a/c is...

Condensation on the inside. Why?

Last year, my 2009 Volkswagen Polo was frozen on the inside of the front and rear windows. I took it into the dealer, and unfortunately the weather wasn’t cold enough - so it didn’t freeze up. Now without...

Why can't I buy floor mats for my 3 Series BMW individually?

The driver’s side car mat in my 3 Series BMW needs replacing. The other three mats are virtually as new. It would appear that I have to buy a complete set of four mats to replace one. Is this a rip off...

Mini Clubman or Fiat 500?

I am considering changing our second car for a small, cheap-to-run car with low tax. I would buy newish. A Fiat 500 or Mini Clubman both appeal, the Mini possibly as a diesel and the Fiat as a 1.2-litre...

Replacement for C3 with space in the back

I am thinking of replacing my Citreon C3, but currently squeeze 5 bales of hay into it every weekend for my horses. I have always wanted a pick-up but they are heavier and I drive 17 miles to work each...

What's causing water to collect in my wife's Vauxhall Astra door and cause interior humidity?

My wife has a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport 5-door hatchback. It has become progressively more humid inside over the last two years. I have noticed water on the inside of the LH and RH front door...

Why is my Citroen C5's battery draining itself when left stood?

I own a Citroen C5 automatic diesel. I have experienced problems where, when parked for a number of days, the battery runs down. I had it checked by the garage and each time they say the battery is good,...