Has Volkswagen sorted all of the DSG issues?

I remember reading about several issues with the Volkswagen group DSG gearbox. I recall many saying they were best to be avoided. However I believe this was the previous sven-speed incarnation, and the...

Can I make my own premium fuel with washing up liquid?

Premium diesel is about 70p more per gallon and one of the additives used to formulate it is detergent. Would it be a good idea to add washing up liquid to standard diesel?

Car damaged by debris from a skip lorry

I was driving down the motorway last week when a lorry in front of me, hauling a skip, switched lanes into mine. As he did this debris from the skip hit my car causing a chip to the bodywork and a crack...

Driver won't accept my calls after damaging my car - What should I do?

A car dented my door last week. The driver admitted liability and asked me to get quote. He now refuses to take my calls. I only have his mobile no and licence plate. How can I enforce payment?

A small 4x4 to suit elderly relatives - what would you recommend?

I'm buying a small 4x4 on behalf of elderly, country-dwelling relatives who are finding their Shogun too high to comfortably get in and out of and too clumsy for its occasional trips into town. Problem...

Will used cars face higher tax after April 2017?

I am thinking about buying a used 2006 bmw 530d. I am planning on holding on to the car for only a couple of years and would like to re-sell it after April 2017. Would the future owner be hit with the...

Is Michelin CrossClimate still the all-season tyre to buy?

Is the Michelin CrossClimate still the all-season tyre to buy? I think you did mention Nokian had one coming out in late 2015.

Bought used car sold as 1-owner but it's 2-owner

I have just bought a 62/Dec 2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio, which was sold to me as one previous owner, but it's actually two previous owners. I wouldn't have bought it if I'd known. I'd reject it and buy another,...

New car has broken down - can I reject it?

I picked up my brand new Ford EcoSport a few days ago. Within 24 hours, it had a steering lock fault and would not start. I was forced to call out the AA, who towed it back to the dealer. Where do I stand...

Standard vs premium petrol - which is best?

I have followed your site for some time and have many a time heard the advantages of Premium diesel (or even branded diesel) over supermarket diesel. I myself have experienced the improvements. My question...