Kia warranty expired two days ago - can I still make a claim?

My wife's Kia Picanto has just failed its MoT due to the airbag warning light remaining on. The car is two days out of its seven-year warranty, and has 26,000 miles on the clock. I have spoken to the...

Which versions of the Kia Picanto use a torque converter gearbox?

Can you help me identify the manufacturing years in which the Kia Picanto was fitted with a torque converter rather than a semi-automatic gearbox? I've had several different answers from dealers and Kia...

I need a comfortable and relaxing car - should I choose electric or hybrid?

I want to buy a new automatic car and will consider electric or hybrid models. I often travel, for pleasure, 100 - 200 miles a day. I have increasing mobility problems with arthritis in the lower half...

Kia Venga petrol tank corrosion - should the dealer pay for the repair?

My Kia Venga is exactly eight years old, so one year beyond its manufacturer warranty. Nevertheless, am I unreasonable to think that Kia should have a responsibility for the repairs to my car's petrol...

My 8-year-old Kia has a long list of issues despite being lightly used. Do you agree this is unacceptable?

I own an 8-year-old Kia Sportage that I bought from my local Kia dealer 7.5 years ago with 2500 miles on the clock. Since then, the car has been serviced and MOT'd at that garage. At its recent service,...

What's the best electric car for towing a caravan?

We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan up to 250 miles at a time. Both are MoT'd and running...

Are there any all-electric estates that are big enough to take a dog in the back?

I don't seem able to find an all-electric estate car (not an SUV because of loading height) with 450 litres (roughly) behind the back seat to take a large dog and 0-60mph in no more than 8 seconds. Any...

Can I use an independent garage for my car's first service?

I have a Kia Rio GT Line, which is due for its first service. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I should go to the main dealer, which is quite a long way from my house, or my local garage (just...

What are the best electric cars for towing?

I am planning to replace my Land Rover Freelander 2 with a pure electric car. The car must have a towbar. I can't find any current pure electric models that allow this. Will this be the case in the future?

Can you help me decide what reliable, used crossover to buy?

I would like to buy a used crossover. My budget is £14,000. I'm likely to keep it for the next 10 years, so reliability is important. My annual mileage is 12,000: a mixture of local trips and longer motorway...