Ford S-MAX: not happy that car is as described.

We found a used car online through Ford Retail online in Birmingham. Very good deal for 2012 plate car, age advertised as 2011 (approx £1500 less than cost of a similar actual age 2012 car with similar...

Volvo V70 diesel engine query

Having already had engine problems with a Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, purchased new in April 2007 (lower engine replaced at 2 years old due to high oil usage - replacement did not resolve problem - plus EGR...

Winter tyres

I am driving to SW France, to a remote mountain/hill region, at altitude up to approx 800-1000m. There is a steep and winding road to and from the house. I asked about fitting winter tyres, but garage...

Tyre load ratings for Jaguar X-Type

I bought my X-Type with Pirelli P6000 205/55x16 91W tyres (Not J rated) fitted. Can I replace them with an Avon ZV5 91V? Or do I need a higher load or speed rating (ie 94W)? if not, going for a J-rated...

Buying a spare wheel/tyre as my car does not have one.

I purchased a RAV4 which came without a spare wheel, they give you a repair kit. I knew about this when I purchased the car and thought that it would probably be okay. I have rehearsed a repair using...

Automobile "Black Box" devices - please recommend a "Best Buy"

I am fortunate in having only been involved in two RTAs in 54 years of driving, both of which were caused by other drivers, one who turned right without signalling and was prosecuted and the other failed...

Challenging PCN

I have received two parking tickets issues by Vehicle Control Services demanding payment even though I had paid to park in the private car park space and have tickets to prove. The parking space is located...

Ford service in North East England - software?

I've heard so many bad reports about dealers in the North East - I am worried - does anyone any recommendations of a good (cheap) dealer in the North East of England? This will be the first service...

Renault Clio 2001 Dynamique fuses

I'm needing to buy some new fuses for my 2001 Renault Clio Dynamique and I'm unsure what type of fuses to buy... Please help!

Hyundai SMARTRA Problem

My i30 failed to start one morning after running since I had it. The dealer pluged in his computer and found an error code "P1690 - Immobiliser to SMARTRA no response" Apart from this initial assessment,...