We're looking for a car to carry two adults and three children on long journeys - would you recommend the Mk1 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I just wondered whether you could give me some advice on replacing our second car. We've only got about £1,500 to spend and need something that can seat two adults and three children. It also needs to...

Should I take my car dealer to court over an incorrect swirl flap repair on my Vauxhall?

I bought a car in June 2010, found a problem with the inlet swirl flaps, took it back to garage and they apparently repaired it over the course of a month. I got it back in August 2010 and in December...

I can't afford to change my 2001 Mondeo - should I take out a warranty on it in case of expensive problems?

I run a 2001 Ford Mondeo estate Ghia X, 2.0 petrol manual. I bought it in 2002 on the Ford Direct scheme. It has now done 85,000 miles and has been a fantastic car. I have it serviced annually at a Ford...

What might be causing my Ford Mondeo to misfire intermittently?

My car is a Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre petrol Duratec, mileage 200,000. Problem is like a misfire but intermittent. Most noticeable under load. Any ideas?

Does my Ford Mondeo have a blocked catalytic converter?

I have the 2.0-litre petrol 2001 Ford Mondeo Duratec. It has suddenly started to misfire and bring out an awful eggy smell, then the engine light came on and it started to run roughly. I've replaced the...

My BMW 330d's engine broke up due to a known problem - will BMW contribute to repairing it?

I own a BMW 330d 2003 and the engine broke up, doing so much damage that I had to have a replacement remanufactured engine. I bought the car from a BMW garage and I understand that this is a known weakness...

What's rattling in my 53-plate BMW 3 Series' engine?

I've a 53-plate BMW E46 3 Series automatic diesel coupe (the 2-litre 320) which has taken upon itself to develop an annoying rattle. It doesn't lose power or emit smoke, and it improves when the engine...

Is a faulty air flow meter causing my 2004 Vauxhall Vectra to shudder?

When staying in any gear, my 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI SXI seems to shudder when staying at same speed. I've been told it could be air flow meter.

Flap jacks

Your Telegraph column of 1st May prompted me to e-mail BMW to question whether the swirls flaps on my 2003 BMW530D engine was a known weakness as reported by you. BMW admits it has modified the inlet manifold...

What's clattering in my Ford Mondeo's engine?

I have 2002 Mondeo 1.8 petrol with 72,000 miles. Recently, an intermittent clattering has developed from the engine. In addition, whether related or unrelated, the starter motor has been a little temperamental....