Garage will remove particulate filter to fix the warning light - is that legal?

I purchased a 2006 VW Golf from a second hand dealer approximately 1 month ago. Recently the engine management and particulate filter warning lights came on along with a fault on the seatbelt warning...

Vicar needs a new car. Short wife likes higher seating position. 250 miles a week. Skoda yeti or...?

Our 02 Reg Scenic needs replacing after years of hassle free driving over 100k miles. My wife likes the higher seating position (she's 5'2") and a glass roof. I need it for a 25 mile each way commute and...

Best small or family car?

I need to buy a used car. My choice is: 1) Used, up to five year old small car with five doors, reliable, economical, budget: £5500 2) Used, up to five years old family car, five doors, reliable, economical...

My used Peugeot is causing problems - what do I do?

I purchased a 2006 Peugeot 207 at the end of January. I was mislead as to its mileage when emailing them and discovered it had done more when test driving it. The car had various signs of wear, but these...

Replacing a Subaru. Should I get another Subaru?

The time has come to replace my 2001 2.5l Subaru Legacy Outback Estate. At 140,000 miles it's beginning to cost more than it's worth (i.e. next to nothing) The car is used for general everyday local...

Should I buy a 2007/2008 Jazz?

I am considering a 2007/8 Honda Jazz with the CVT gearbox (not i-Shift). Is this a good idea? Are there any reliability issues with the CVT gearbox once it gets to 7/8 years old? Is there a different car...

Which MX-5?

I have a 15 year old MX-5 and would love to buy the latest model as this would give me more usable all year round fun. However, a revised MX-5 is due in 2015 - should I wait or buy now regardless? Would...

Do I need tinted glass?

I am buying a new Ford Focus 1.0 litre hatchback and have been offered an "Appearance Pack" free of charge. This pack gives a slightly lower profile tyre but also tinted glass on the rear side windows...

SUV with Skoda Superb legroom?

Is there a UK sold SUV (Other than the new Range Rover LWB) that has similar interior legroom for both first and second row occupants that the Skoda Superb offers? I owned a superb for 3 years and miss...

Reliability data - Warranty Direct or JD Power?

Following a recommendation in your column some years ago, I have used Warranty Direct's Reliability Index as a guide when choosing a car. I note the new Telegraph buying guide relies on JD Power which...