15 months waiting

In March 2010 we ordered a Qashqai 2.0 petrol auto/cvt. 15 months on we are still waiting. Our dealer here in Spain now wants us to negotiate to upgrade to the diesel as he says he can get us a delivery...

Ford Galaxy won't start from the ignition

My car won't start from the ignition key, however, can be started by putting power from the battery straight to the starter, which the AA did for me to get me home. So far I've had a few garages look...

Replacing two cars with one

We have an 11yr old BMW 528i saloon and 5yr old Golf 1.6 FSI both automatic. We want to replace the two cars with one that can cope with central London driving (has to be auto) incl. dealing with lots...

Can you recommend a sensible car with high seats and lots of legroom in the rear?

I have a Renault Kangoo Expression, which we needed for my recently deceased partner in order to get a mobility scooter on a hoist in the back. It is just one year old with a trade value of £6,000, I am...

I'm looking for a reliable five-door 4x4 - should I consider the Ford Maverick or Mazda Tribute?

I've got a 2005 Focus 1.6TDCI with 149,000 on the clock. It's been a great car, but is now feeling its age. The 90 mile round trip I do for work is about to end, reducing to a 25 miles round trip three...

Inexpensive 4WD saloon

I would like to buy a saloon car which is automatic and has the option to engage 4 wheel drive mode for bad weather. I am looking at mid range price.

Will the 2012 Honda Civic be available with a better gearbox than the i-shift we currently have?

Between 1985 and 2008 I had three petrol Honda Accords and covered over 500,000 trouble-free miles. Excellent. In 2008, aged 70, I decided to downsize to a Civic ES I-VTEC S-A 1800cc but after only three...

Driving automatics in stop/start traffic

Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When stationary in traffic, even for many minutes,...

Mondeo won't engage gears

I have a 1998 Mondeo V6 Auto. 74,000mls. Clean car with full history. I have owned it for four months and it has been absolutely faultless. However, whilst driving couple of days ago, without any warning...

I'd like to replace my KIA Sorento with a smaller car with a high seating position - is the Skoda Yeti suitable?

I am looking to change my KIA Sorento, bought 15 months ago. I have now had to give up caravanning and am looking for a smaller car with high seating and have looked at the Skoda Yeti which I am very impressed...