Replacing Smart Car?

My wife has enjoyed a Smart (now called fortwo) for the last 10 years but now needs an automatic 4 seat, 4/5 door small car to carry small grandchildren or older, less mobile pensioner friends. We need...

What rights against a private seller?

I've just bought a 71,000 mile 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT in an eBay auction. It was listed with a FSH. However, once I got it home I noticed that the gearbox whines and I see that it's never had the...

Buying a Passat replacement

I am about to replace my V Reg 1.9 TDI Volkswagen Passat, which has 250k on the clock. I have always liked the solidity of a Volkswagen. An estate would be good and I have £3-3.5K to spend. What are my...

What hatch for less than £4000?

I am looking to replace my Y-reg Ford Focus 1.8 (130K miles) with something a bit more economical. I was considering the Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec but was worried about the reported turbo failure. I have also...

Car tax and imported cars?

On reading on some of the comments regarding car road tax I came across mention that on an imported car the first registration date for the calculation of road tax was the date that it was registered...

Replacing a Mondeo - what with?

Need a replacement for Mondeo 2.2 diesel, 100k brilliant miles but suspension now shot due to worsening state of UK roads and "traffic calmers"! Looking for rugged compliant suspension, high profile tyres,...

Replacing a Volvo V70?

My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry or tow small loads 1/2 ton+ and tow a horse box occasionally....

Uncomfortable Suzuki Swift seats - can I replace them?

I have just bought a lovely Suzuki Swift Automatic 2008 which drives beautifully. Unfortunately the driver's seat and back is extremely hard. I have attached a padded seat (complete with padded back)...

Is a used Vectra any good?

Are used 2005 Vauxhall Vectras reliable?

Thinking of changing my Audi 1.9tdi 130 Avant 04'

I have an Audi A4 1.9tdi Avant Sport 04 with 170k miles on the clock. I have owned the car from 6k miles and have taken great care of it both from a maintenance & driving style perspective. To date it...