Why is a replacement wing mirror cover for my Nissan Qashqai so expensive?

I wondered what your thoughts are on the pricing of minor trim parts by manufacturers? I recently suffered the misfortune of losing the cover from one of my door mirrors on my 2011 Qashqai. No worries,...

Should I buy a Daihatsu Copen or will it be problematic to source spares?

I wish to buy an inexpensive convertible and have been seduced by the cute looks of the Daihatsu Copen. However I understand that Daihatsu no longer markets cars in the UK. Will this mean servicing and...

Where can I source spares for my SEAT Leon?

I own a 2003 Seat Leon 1.4 petrol and the engine is beginning to sound like a knackered cement mixer. I think that I've tracked the problem to the EVAP purge valve - part number PA66-6F30, 2580033B, 1J0906517F...

Why did my daughter have to pay to keep her damaged Micra starter motor?

My daughter's Micra recently broke down in Swindon. The AA were called and she was towed to an AA recommended garage. The garage found that the starter motor had burned out and had to be replaced. After...

Could you clarify how workshop rates are set for my mother?

Please would you clarify something for my mother, who is over 80 and thinks that the garage is trying to 'diddle' her. Her car is more than ten years old, and doesn't do much mileage at all. The garage...

Why aren't spare parts made for the Rover 75 any more?

Like SG I own an identical Rover 75 with almost identical mileage and it still drives like a dream so I fully understand why he wants to keep it. It is certainly the most comfortable car I have ever owned....

Why are rear windows for the Jeep Grand Cherokee not held in stock anywhere?

Two weeks ago, the rear window of our 2011 model Jeep Grand Cherokee was smashed whilst we were away from the car. Auto Windscreens arrived to fix the window with the news that they did not have one in...

What would make a good replacement for my 2003 Rover 75?

I enjoy driving my 2003 Rover 75 and like its handling and general driving feel. It has just over 90,000 on the clock and I would like to keep it for a year or two more but I am beginning to spend serious...

Will a later parcel shelf fit an earlier SX4?

My father has just bought a Suzuki SX4 (08 registration). We need a second hand parcel shelf for it and have found one at a salvage yard over the internet. The one we've found is on a 61 registration...

Which cheap, reliable vehicle would you recommend for towing?

My 15-year-old Mercedes E-Class estate finally got scrapped last year, so I treated myself to an E63 AMG estate. I love the car and I can still get masses of stuff inside and on the roof, but I can't legally...