Buying a Kia Niro - what paint protection, tyres and petrol would you recommend?

I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking in driver satisfaction. I wanted to ask your advice...

Should I buy an ex-rental car?

I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement immediately taking into consideration it was...

Skoda Octavia engine oil light - what does it mean?

The engine oil level light on my Skoda Octavia flashes a few times on ignition. Is this a fault? I've checked the oil level and it seems fine.

Excessive tyre wear on Volkswagen Touareg

The tyres on my Volkswagen Touareg have worn dramatically (4mm in two and a half months). My brake discs and pads also need replacing. Would one be a cause of the other?

Honda Civic gearbox issues

I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go on a long run of 50 miles the gear change tightens...

When should I change the timing belt on my SEAT Leon?

I own a SEAT Leon (2013 model). Please advise when timing belt, tensioner and water pump should be replaced on this vehicle.

Lied to by dealer over missing service history

I bought a used Vauxhall Astra GTC last year from a main dealer. All seemed well until I brought it home and found the service history was missing. I contacted the dealer and was told it was still in the...

When should I service my BMW 320d?

I took delivery of a new BMW 320d two weeks ago. The car was built in December 2015 and has been sat in a dealer's compound for eight months, I drove the car away with 10 miles on it, would you advise...

When should we replace the timing belt on our Kia Picanto?

My wife owns a 2010 Kia Picanto. The car has done 40,000 miles, but her local dealer in insisting that it needs a new timing belt. They claim this must be done after 72 months (or 60,000 miles) to validate...

Emission fix fitted without consent - what are my rights?

My local dealer has fitted the emission fix to my Volkswagen Passat without my consent. I am not happy about this, as I didn't want this work carried out. The dealer tells me that this cannot be undone,...