Citroen C2 - what are the known faults?

I am thinking about buying a 2006 Citroen C2 with 55,000 miles on the clock. Do you have any tips as to what I should look out for?

Could you publish my positive experiences with Warranty Direct?

We have had Warranty Direct cover on our Citroen C6 for two years now. During that time we have had cause to make, I think, three claims, the latest after a major coolant fault whilst in France. On each...

Need a cheap small car with good fuel economy - what do you recommend?

I am starting a new job and will need to commute 25 miles each way. I am looking for a new car that is very fuel efficient (my current 2005 Ford Focus guzzles fuel) and I also need removable air bags so...

Can you recommend a car to downsize from our Volkswagen Passat?

I am currently driving a 10-year-old Volkswagen Passat B6 1.9TDi estate now coming up to 120,000 miles. Whilst this has been an excellent car I no longer need anything as big or powerful (I got the B6...

Why do drivers pull their handbrakes on so hard?

During over 50 years of driving experience, it has always been a puzzle to me as to why it is that, when parking on a level road, so many drivers attempt to pull the parking brake lever from its mountings....

Is it normal for Citroen C4 strut mount bearings to seize at four years old?

My 2009 Citroen C4 1.6 HDI SX has just passed its MoT test. An Advisory item states, "Both front strut mount bearings partially seized". Should I be worried? The Citroen dealer has not been particularly...

Can you recommend a car that can fit two rear facing child seats?

Having recently discovered that my wife is expecting twins, we're now in the position of needing a car which can accommodate two rear facing child seats and a booster for a three year old in the second...

I want to buy a 7-seater MPV - do you recommend the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?

Please could you help me? I am looking for a used 7-seater MPV for around £6000 - £7000. I will be trading in my 2007 Golf and would like to know if it's worth me buying a newer MPV or can I get just as...

Buying a new small car - what would you recommend?

My 17 year old daughter passed her test last week and we want to buy her a car. We have narrowed our choice to the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1, as they all look similar. Can you tell us which...

What does the DMF do in our Citroen C4 Picasso and does it need replacing with the clutch?

The clutch in my partner's C4 Picasso is screaming like a Banshee when depressed. My local independent garage guy tells me the clutch needs replacing and it would be foolish not to change the dual mass...