Rejecting a new car for pulling to the left?

In March 2013 I purchased a new BMW 5 Series from a local BMW dealer. The car was delivered to the correct specification and all was well until I had travelled about 1200 miles (mostly on motorways) when...

Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy?

We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that people driving diesel turbos should allow the car...

Replacing a Golf - with a Golf?

After 2 years and 40,000 miles, time has come to replace the Volkswagen (with new). I have no complaints with the current car but like to shop around. I require a medium-sized estate/hatchback. Must have...

Can I use my old C30 spare on my new C30?

My wife sold her Volvo C30 Diesel 1.4 after 4 years and 3000miles and bought a new Volvo C30 petrol 1999cc R Lux. A spare was purchased for the old diesel car. On car change over the spare was changed...

Buying an Audi A3 - which one?

I am currently running a Hyundai ix35 diesel and am considering going to petrol as I only do approx 12-14K per year. I had Audis for 18 years and wonder how good the new A3 is and what is the most reliable...

What cars match the E-Class but for less cash?

What other car matches the Mercedes-Benz E-class in terms of quality and reliability for less money?

Lots of 2.2-litre diesels - which to avoid?

Everyone seems to offer 2.2 diesel engines. Honda, Nissan, Lexus, Ford. Should any of these engines be avoided? X-trail comes with 2.2 or 2.0 diesel engines, which is best? A friend recently needed a...

Replacing a Volvo V70?

We have a Volvo V70 automatic diesel and while it is very comfortable and economical, it is now getting more difficult to get in and out of it as the seats are quite low. Can you suggest a good replacement...

Which car do I lease?

I'm looking for a recommendation for a company car choice that will keep my cost down, suite a family and that will suit 25k - 30k miles motorway driving a year... My question is whether I need to be...

Which luxury saloon?

You helped me before and we took your advice which turned out well. My son having now sold his business has around £55k to spend on a luxury saloon/estate. He has a 3.0D Jaguar XF-S which you advised and...