Recommended 4x4?

Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!

Which 4-door hatchback would you recommend to replace my wife's Peugeot 206?

We are thinking of replacing my wife's car, which is a 2003 Peugeot 206 Verve, 1,124cc. We would welcome your recommendation to meet the following requirements:- 1. 4 door with hatchback. 2. Slightly larger...

Secondhand cars for retirement

As my wife and I approach retirement we are looking to move from two cars to one. My ancient Peugeot 406 is on its last legs and my wife has an 02-plate 1.2 Corsa. Our current short list is a Ford C-Max,...

Screenwash leak leading to wet carpets

We've got a 56-plate CR-V; recently we've noticed the screenwash reservoir has been emptying rather rapidly, and there's been a continual drip on the underside of the car. We took it into a [non Honda]...

Pitted wheels

My car is less than a year old. I recently noticed the steel effect alloy wheels are starting to pit. The garage state it is caused by brake dust and nothing can be done about it. Their answer is wash...

Fuel additives

My daughter has used Lucas upper cylinder lubricant as a fuel additive with her Honda Civic 2.2 cdi and experienced much better mpg figures. Would this be OK to use with my Audi A6 3.0 se TDI quattro automatic...

Jazz blues

Will Honda ever sell a Jazz with a 1.5l engine in the UK or are they terminally convinced the only people who buy the Jazz in the UK are OAP's?

Cabin fumes

I have a Honda Accord Tourer on an 05-plate with 102k on the clock. There has been a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin since back in December which I have dealt with by having the recirculate air function...

Excesive brake wear

In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic. After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised to hear that the pads were worn 50%(os) and 70%(ns). The...

A high seating position

I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...