Why does my Vauxhall Viva use so much oil?

I have a Vauxhall Viva (2015 model) which I have owned from new. Within seven months of ownership, the oil light came on after 8900 miles. I was told the car simply needed an oil filter change. As a result...

How often should I change the oil in my new car?

I will be getting a brand new car in December. With all my previous cars I have changed the oil and filter every six months (annual mileage 8K). Should I continue this practice or will an annual change...

MINI Cooper (R56) timing chain failure

I bought a used (2007 model) MINI Cooper from a local dealer 10 months ago. The car has been great until now. The yellow (EML?) warning light has come on and my local garage has diagnosed it as a timing...

Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car?

I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term reliability. To date it has been dealer maintained,...

When should we service our DS3?

My wife's DS3 is now two years old with 3600 miles on the clock. After 12 months of ownership, she took it to a local Citroen dealer and they did a standard service. But now, after another 12 months, and...

Mercedes-Benz 30-year anti-corrosion warranty

I have two Mercedes-Benz cars: a 2003 S-Class and a 1995 SL. The S-Class developed rust on the front wings recently and I attempted to have the car fixed at my local dealer (for free, as part of the car's...

Audi A3 vs Honda Civic - which is the better used buy?

I am thinking of buying a used car; however, I can't decide between a 2005 Audi A3 2.0 diesel with 151,000 on the clock for £1500 or a Honda Civic (same year) with 79,000 on the clock for £1100. Can you...

Should I change the gearbox oil in my Freelander?

My 2013 Land Rover Freelander has now completed 45k miles, it was serviced in January at 38k by the main dealer, but I don't know whether the gearbox oil would have been changed. I seem to recall a recommendation...

Do I have to have my car serviced with the dealer?

I bought a BMW 320i automatic new 10 months ago. You recommend that the oil and filter should be changed every 12 months (mileage is 5500), should this be changed at the local main dealer or at a local...

Does the Porsche Boxster have any known faults?

We recently bought a 2009 Porsche Boxster 2.9 from a main dealer. Could you let us know what to watch out for (if anything)?