Was the cambelt change on my 2004 Focus done properly?

I have a Ford Focus MK2 1.6 Petrol (2006) and it was advised by Ford to have the cam belt replaced at eight years or 100K. Well, my car being eight years old at the time of purchase meant I had the belt...

Which Golf engine for reliability?

I am interested in a used manual Volkswagen Golf VI or VII. In the Introduction section to the VW Golf VI you mention that there are "huge problems with the chain cam 1.4 TSI mainly the twincharger versions"....

Buying a seven-seater car for short term?

I am looking to buy seven-seat car for short period of six months. After six months am looking to sell this car. I need advice as to which car will have the lowest depreciation for such a period? I won't...

Which sports car for £3000

My current car is a little banged up and I'm thinking of getting a new one but need some advice. I am a small business owner working from home as a web designer. I rarely drive other than for the occasional...

Which small, £1500 car for a new driver?

My 18 year old granddaughter recently passed her driving test and needs a small reliable car for daily, short distance commuting, maximum price £1,500. What can you recommend?

Buying 7 seat MPV - what would you recommend?

Keen to buy a Toyota Verso, Ford C MAX, Volkswagen Touran or Peugeot 5008 for occasional use. I have a five-year-old, 18 month old granddaughters and four adults to transport. Annual mileage is approximately...

Power steering fault on an old Meriva

I have a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva and the EPS light is coming on. I would like to repair, but it is too expensive. As this fault is a safety issue and has been complained about, do Vauxhall have to repair?

Buying an old, cheap car for commuting

I already have an 09 Range Rover Sport but I only do a 60 mile round trip to work every day so I'm looking for a very cheap car I can buy that would be very cheap to run back and forth to work.I could...

Is this used 5 Series a good buy?

Am seriously thinking of buying a BMW 520 SE automatic got £18,990 with 28,000 miles on the clock. My only problem is it's had two owners which seems a lot with only a low mileage on the clock. It has...

Problematic used Vauxhall Insignia - what are my rights?

I bought a car from a dealer, Insignia 09 plate 40k on the clock. The car was fully serviced and MOT'd when I collected it. The dealer put a new clutch in as on the test drive it was slipping. Six weeks...