Buying a used Mercedes SL 320 - a wise move or not?

I have seen a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Edition for sale, with full history and 87,000 miles on the clock. The asking price is £9970. I have always lusted after this car but could never afford one. Now...

Brake pipe corrosion - is it normal?

Whilst getting my 2011 Fabia serviced at my local Skoda dealer I was informed that the brake pipes are corroded due to salt from the road and need to be cleaned and treated at a cost of £45. I've never...

DSG gearbox - when should I change the oil/filter?

I own a 2010 petrol Skoda Octavia VRS DSG with 20,000 miles on the clock. I have read your reports that the gearbox oil and filter should be changed every 3-4 years, but my local dealer says I should wait...

Bought a used car with incomplete history - what can we do?

My girlfriend recently bought a 2007 Audi A3 from a used car dealer seven months ago. The service history book states that the "toothed belt" (timing belt) was replaced at 44,000. The car has been making...

Buying a used executive car - what's best?

I am a weekend commuter and cover around 700 miles a week. I have a number of old back injuries and comfort is a priority for me. I don't have a huge budget, and have been running a 2006 BMW 5 Series which...

Protecting roof seals on a cabrio?

A few months ago you advised an SLK owner of a spray treatment to reduce the risk of the roof seals tearing when opening the folding roof. Please can you let me know what that product is - I recall it...

Changing spark plugs on a BMW

I've bought spark plugs to change on my BMW, only to find plug spanner does not fit. Can you please advise where I can buy the right fitting spanner?

Flood damaged car -should I change the auto gearbox fluid?

My car was recently flooded by a river up to the seats, the water stood like that for 24hrs before subsiding. I have got the car running and driving fine and all dried out, I've had to replace some of...

Kia Sportage - how often should I service it?

I have just bought a second hand kia Sportage 1.6 petrol in Spain and have been told by a Spanish kia dealer that the service is every two years or 30,000km. This seems a large interval to me. A UK Kia...

Emission control treatment - is it worth paying for?

My new Renault Scenic 1.6 dCi is going in for its first service and the garage has offered an Emission Control treatment for £24.95. Apparently this cleans the oil, improves emissions and increases mpg....