Why won't my Mercedes-Benz E-Class' satnav take 7-digit UK postcodes?

We have recently purchased a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe CDI 250 together with SatNav as part of the option 50 package. This has proved to be frustratingly useless as it will only permit us to put...

Which wheel size should we specify with our new BMW X3?

Long gone are the days when the only decisions you had to make when ordering a new car were colour and model. We recently spent several hours deciding on the options/packages for a new BMW X3, a pleasant...

Does my new Audi A3 have the Bluetooth extras I asked for?

I took delivery of a new Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 S Line on 1 September. This is my third A3 and in all I have been very happy with the model. When ordering the new car I decided to go for several...

Which automatic car with a comfortable ride to replace my Vauxhall Omega?

I'm looking for a car of up to one year old, automatic, of a similar size to my 10-year-old Vauxhall Omega or bit smaller, with a soft ride, quite good spec (ie cruise control, air conditioning etc), folding...

Is it worth spending £200 for stop-start in my new Nissan Qashqai?

I was hoping you could advise me on the quality of Nissan's stop-start technology. I was not able to test it out and to be honest I was not confident in what the car salesperson was telling me. Have you...

Volvo V50 or Volkswagen Passat?

I used to own a 2002 1.9 TDi 140 Volkswagen Passat Estate and loved it. I've already sold the car and am looking at purchasing a newer estate. I have heard there have been some issues with the 05-onwards...

I want to buy an estate car with good carrying capacity - is the Volkswagen Passat estate suitable?

The lease on my company car comes to an end in November and, due to the poor choice on offer, I am coming out of the lease option and taking a cash allowance with which I intend to buy a car. I have a...

I'd like to buy a new Volkswagen Passat CC - where can I get a good price?

I'm thinking of buying a Volkswagen Passat CC GT TDI 170 with the following options: Park Assist, Rear View Camera, Multi Device Interface, RCD 510 Dynaudio sound pack, DAB and MP3 compatible 6 CD changer,...

Is this new Volkswagen Phaeton a good replacement for my father's Mercedes-Benz S320?

My father is interested in changing his 2002 Mercedes-Benz S320 CDI (owned since new) to a pre-reg 2010 3.0-litre TDI Phaeton with 25 miles on the clock. It has £5000 of options and is priced at less than...

Is there a cheaper alternative to the £450 paint protection I'm offered with my new BMW 5 Series?

I have been quoted £450 to have my new BMW 5 Series protected - this seems very expensive and I am doubtful that it is worth the money, as the car will be low mileage and will be kept in a garage. I recall...