I need a practical second-hand car - what do you suggest?

I am looking for a second-hand vehicle with plenty of space for gardening, surfboards, grandchildren etc. I have had several Volvo estates but my wife and I are now retired and need something a bit higher...

Should my insurer cover the cost of windscreen recalibration along with the screen replacement?

My 2017 Peugeot 3008 suffered a windscreen chip and the screen needs to be replaced. Autoglass (via LV) say I will need to take the car to a Peugeot dealer to get a recalibration for lane departure etc....

My car was written off a month before my new car arrives - should I buy a cheap runabout for this time?

I was recently involved in a no fault accident when my neighbour reversed into my car. I'm currently awaiting an engineer's report, but the most likely outcome is my car will be written off due to its...

My daughter's insurance was wrongfully cancelled, then reinstated - will she need to declare this in future?

My daughter has a Peugeot 108 on their Just Add Fuel agreement. She's 20 with a perfect driving record. Everything has been okay until she went to university in London last September. The car is left at...

My car just had the engine replaced, should the mileage go back to zero?

I bought a secondhand Peugeot 208 on finance with 33,000 miles on it. It then blew a head gasket after five months of use. As it was under warranty, I argued that the garage should foot the bill and, after...

How do you advise I drive my diesel Peugeot 2008 to avoid DPF issues?

I have a Peugeot 2008 1.6-litre BlueHDI. I'm aware that travelling very short journeys is not good for diesel cars. However, occasionally it is unavoidable to undertake such journeys. Is it beneficial...

Why is there a water leak in our Peugeot 107?

My elderly friend has a 2012 Peugeot 107 Active. It suffers from water ingress in the front passenger footwell. We have had it investigated by a local garage who have not cured it. Do you know what likely...

Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up?

I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts and also the harder it is to start (cranks slower...

We want to sell two cars - is part exchanging both a good idea?

My sister in law recently lost her husband and now possess two cars. Her own is a 2009 Ford Fiesta Style petrol with 38,000 miles. Her late husband had a 2012 Focus Zetec with 30,000 miles. Both garaged...

I do 15,000 miles per year - should I go for petrol or diesel?

I do 15,000 miles per year and almost never do less than 30-mile round trips. I would like a diesel but think I'm on the cusp mileage wise. What do you recommend?