In which VED band is my new Audi A4 Avant?

I have just read your newsletter containing the new VED rates, but I am a bit puzzled about my car. A couple of weeks ago I purchased a new Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI 170, 5-door manual, but am not sure if...

Should we buy a RAV4 or an XC60?

My husband and I have now retired at the age of 70 and would like your opinion on these two used vehicles, either of which will be the last we purchase: the Toyota RAV4 petrol or the Volvo XC60 Volvo petrol....

How much road tax should I be paying on my Subaru Forester?

I have a 2006 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT AWD automatic petrol car and am getting conflicting costs for road tax. Could you possibly confirm the correct amount I should be paying for my road tax? The reading...

Recommend a car with low emissions and good performance for a long commute?

I currently drive a Subaru Impreza WRX S Prodrive, which has been great to own and to drive and has been ideal for my weekly commute from the wilds of the Welsh marshes to London, whatever the weather...

Why are air intakes for cars set so low when flood damage can occur?

With the dramatic increase in flooding, and many people with wrecked engines, I wonder what your view is regarding trying to encourage car manufacturers to start putting engine air intakes at a much higher...

Why does our Renault Megane not return its quoted mpg?

One of the reasons we recently bought a Renault Megane was the very impressive combined 80mpg stat. I had my doubts but was reassured it was true by the salesman. Of course, we have had nothing like that...

Is my diesel Jaguar XF suitable for my mileage and driving style?

I am retired and drive less than 6000 miles a year in a 2.7-litre diesel Jaguar XF. You always advise that petrol is better than diesel for low mileage, but surely the length of journey time is a factor...

Which small car to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Golf?

I am a single 66-year old lady who does not enjoy changing cars. I am usually loyal to my car choice. My present car is a diesel 1.9 TDI Volkswagen Golf, bought new in 2000 and now with 135,000 miles on...

Volvo V70 diesel engine query

Having already had engine problems with a Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, purchased new in April 2007 (lower engine replaced at 2 years old due to high oil usage - replacement did not resolve problem - plus EGR...

Has automatic engine cut-off technology, as used on golf buggies, been used on cars?

Petrol engined golf buggies switch off when the footbrake is applied and automatically restart when the accelerator is pressed. Has this technology been used on cars?