Should I worry about black oil?

I have just picked up my HDI Citroen C3 Picasso from its two year service (25,000 miles) and on checking the oil level the oil is black. On lifting the filler cap the oil at the top of the engine is...

Meriva or C3 on Motability?

I'm due to get new Motability car in August. I chose a Citroen C3 Picasso or a Vauxhall Meriva - both auto - both disel. You have rated both quite highly. I'm disabled (no wheel-chair) with access limitations....

What value is a new engine?

I have a 2008 (08) Citroen C4 Grand Picasso which has 45,000 miles on the clock. Due to Turbo and Engine failure it has just been fitted with a completely new Turbo and Engine from a Citroen Main Dealer...

How should I change the battery on a modern car?

Can you please provide me with appropriate advice and guidance on what precautions are advised and methodology applied when replacing the battery on modern cars with sophisticated electronics, such as...

Which 4x4 SUV and small runaround for a tall driver?

We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia 2-litre (34,000 miles, good condition) and replace...

Which car allows for three child seats to be fitted across the rear seats?

I currently have two children under four and have another on the way. Could you advise of a car that will fit three child seats across the back? I am afraid I don't want a 'people carrier' and the cost...

Which family car would you recommend?

My nephew has asked me for advice on buying a family car. He is going to test drive a 2001 Honda Civic 1.6SE auto which has had one owner and has 100,000 miles on the clock. They will also look at a Fiesta...

Citroen C5 Hydrostatic suspension

Is there a car on the market that can match the Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive Hydrostatic (2008-on) for its ability to turn our cratered and potholed roads into a quiet and comfortable magic carpet ride?...

Recommendations for a small MPV?

I currently have a Daihatsu Materia which is a great car but I'm due to change it for a new car. What would you recommend? I'm after something funky looking with great space that drives like a small car...

Rear wiper problem on a Citroen

when I unlock my C4 the rear wiper activates, this also happens when the boot or doors are opened it can also happen when I am driving. If the wiper stops half way up the rear window the wiper will not...