Had to have my Citroen Picasso's sump re-threaded during a service - should I pay?

I have owned my Citroen Picasso for two and a half years from new. I have just had a 50,000-mile service and the garage phoned to tell me that I might have to have a new sump, as the threads in the oil...

buying new car - recommendations for good mileage, environmentally sound, turbo feel, a bit funky

Have a 2003 Citroen C3 manual 1.4 diesel - which I love. However, it is getting a bit old and a bit small for our needs. I commute to work some 30 minutes each way, run errands, drive teens. Occasional...

Which small cars are suitable for taller people?

I was made redundant a couple of years ago and since have been driving my wife's Micra, about which I won't have a bad word said. My only problem with buying another Micra is that I am 6 feet 2 inches...

Are there any issues with the Citroen C4 Picasso?

I am about to buy a Citroen C4 Picasso petrol manual car. I travel about 10,000 miles a year with a few short trips and currently have a 2003 Renault Scenic. Is there anything that I should be aware of...

Where can I get the best deal on a Citroen C1?

My other half wants a new 2012 99g/km Citroen C1 VTR five door with metallic paint, ABS, air conditioning, self locking and power steering. Any ideas where I could get the best price?

What car for carrying a bicycle?

What is the best mid size estate or hatch back capable of carrying 1 bicycle. I like the reliability of Honda, the retained value of BMW and any technology which increases MPG and reduces VED.

Flywheel failure - who pays?

Just had a flywheel failure at 32000 miles and Citroen say that as the car has been outside the Citroen network it will not consider any liability. The car was owned by Citroen Leasing and then sold to...

C4 1.6eHDI EGS gearbox problem

I purchased a new C4 with EGS system. It would appear to me that there is a problem on first and second gear in that on the very odd occasion as I have joined an island or pulled out of a junction there...

Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

Why has my Toyota IQ developed a clutch fault at 12,000 miles?

I bought a Toyota IQ 1.0-litre manual in June 2009 and overall I am delighted with it. Unfortunately, right from the start, I had difficulty changing from first to second gear. Eventually the local Toyota...