Most recently answered used cars questions

Bought my wife a Xsara Picasso Desire 2.0l Diesel in 2006 - 05 plate with 500 miles - now done 41k and next May will be eight years old which you indicate might be when problems start. Apart from Citroen...

I am considering buyind a Mercedes Benz SL 350/500 from 2002-2006.
I recall from your column that there were lots of problems with Mercedes engines of this period where the gearbox oil was contaminated...

I need a 2-3yr old small automatic to replace my trusty old X reg Micra. Can spend up to £6500. You have mentioned a jerky ride with some of the auto gearboxes - I am 78 and don't want to have to relearn...

I bought a Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6hdi vtr+ 2 weeks ago from Arnold Clark Northwich. It's a 57 plate Picasso with 39,000 miles on the clock and I have noticed a chirping sound like the cam belt maybe slipping....

Is an extended warranty worth taking up - includes parts but not labour for two years for £445.

My 18 year old son is thinking about buying a SEAT Ibiza - what do you recommend and are there any issues with them to look out for? He is looking for 2005 05 plate.

My wife is thinking of buying a 2002 Ford Fiesta, 60,000mls for £2500, any possible problems to lookout for?

I bought a 13 month old 20,000 mile Peugeot 3008 from Peugeot dealer 4 weeks ago. There were about 7 or 8 issues needing attention when I picked car up including small stuff like needing new wiper blades...

Am I being unreasonable to ask the main dealer to accompany me on a short road test to discover what is causing the popping like noise at the rear when going over rough ground? They have fobbed me off...

I'm interested in buying an Audi A5 Sportback Quattro 3-litre (245PS) Auto S Line - registered July 2012 - Colour White - 5500 miles. Advertised at £26000 ex demonstrator becoming available late October....