Should the dealer fix these issues?

I've recently bought a 5 year old Focus from a main Ford dealership. I've been driving it a week and have discovered 3 heating elements in the rear windscreen don't work and a little rattling noise from...

Buying a retirement car - what to avoid?

After many years of Volvo estates, usually bought at 5 years old with full histories, I am now retired and, while still needing to haul the occassional full load or drive long distances on the continent...

Faulty trim on my car - what do I do?

Please comment on the below draft before I send it? Dear Sir, I refer to my previous correspondence of the 29 August 2012 and its contents. Having now taken legal advice I must now inform you that...

Error with tax on my used car purchase

I purchased a used VW from a VW dealer in March 2012. In August I had my car impounded by the DVLA because unknown to myself the car was actually untaxed since February 2012. When I bought the car I was...

Problems to look for in a 2002 XK8 convertible?

Dear Honest John, I have the opportunity to purchase a fine example of a very low mileage 2002 Jaguar XK8 convertible which has had one private owner from new. It is in excellent condition and has been...

When do I change the timing belt on my Xsara HDI?

When do I change the timing belt on Citroen Xsara 1.6hdi?

What small auto with cruise control?

I have had my Kia Carens for 8 months based on your advice. I am thinking of changing the car as I am getting to know my driving preferences and partly due to increase in my insurance premiums. The car...

Are there any issues with ex-BMW owned car?

I am looking at buying a 6 month old ex-BMW management approved 320d with 2k or 4k miles. I have no idea how the car has been driven. Will there be any issues if it has not been driven too carefully? Tending...

Is my Mercedes a classic?

I'm the first owner of my car, registered in 1991 (J Reg) with 207,000 miles on clock. Recently MOT'd, but needs some work, particularly on part corroded sub-frame. If my car would be of interest to enthusiasts,...

Do I need to change the timing belt or chain on my X-Type?

I have a 56 plate 2.5 AWD Auto Jaguar X-Type, approaching 60,000. Do I need to be thinking about cam drive - i.e. belt or chain?