The injector in my Mazda 3 has failed - is this due to using supermarket fuel?

Whilst driving along, my 2012 Mazda 3 1.6d (39,000 miles) suddenly juddered and went into limp mode. I cautiously negotiated to the hard shoulder with the dashboard lit up with maintenance, ABS, and warning...

Will extending the warranty on my Porsche Macan be a benefit if I sell privately?

I have a three year old diesel Porsche Macan that has been absolutely superb, just had the MoT and no issues were found. To extend the warranty by another 12 months is £1100, or £1800 for 24 months. I...

Just bought a 10 year old BMW that had an undisclosed engine issue - do I have any recourse for the £2500 repair work?

I bought a 10 year old BMW 3 Series cabriolet from a private seller two days ago. It had 74,000 miles on it and nearly full service history (missed 1 in 2013). I drove it for two days with an intermittent...

What are the cheapest used cars with lane departure warning?

Some friends were recently involved in an accident and are keen to purchase a used car with some sort of lane departure warning system as a result. Can you recommend the cheapest used cars which have this...

Is there a known fault with the DSG on my 2012 Skoda Octavia?

I've been told by my local Skoda dealer that my 2012 Octavia 1.8 TSi DSG Estate needs a new DSG as it suffered a failure. They found metal debris in the gearbox when they stripped it. Any ideas why it...

What mid-size vehicle will fit a mobility scooter in the boot?

We need an automatic car as my wife is disabled and can only drive automatic. We also need a big enough boot to fit a mobility scooter, although we slide it in instead of lifting it over the boot sill....

Why are electric cars so expensive?

I'm considering buying a Nissan Leaf. There's an attractive offer on at the moment. Are they good value? Why are they so expensive? Surely there are fewer components.

When should coolant be replaced?

I have a 2007 Jaguar XJ 3.0-litre V6 with 44,000 on the clock. Jaguar are saying that the engine coolant needs replacing at this service and are quoting over £100 to do it. When should the coolant be replaced...

I'm stuck for choice on buying a classic - what's reliable, comfortable and fun to drive?

Having just retired, I want to treat myself to a classic sports car. I'm even having a garage built to tuck it away. Problem is, I can't decide what to get. With a budget of £25,000, I've considered and...

Will using Shell V Power improve the performance of our Honda Jazz?

We've decided to get a Honda Jazz SE Automatic for its space and versatility. We understand that it can be considered slow compared to other similar size vehicles. Would we would have any benefit by using...