What could be causing what feels like a wheel imbalance on our 2006 Renault Clio?

I bought a 1149cc 2006 Renault Clio Extreme two years ago with only 11,500 miles, and in the main really like the car. However, a problem developed after owning it for four months and the garage we bought...

Buying a car cover

I am looking to buy a car cover for my brand-new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (latest model). I came across a couple of suppliers on the internet, one of them told me on the phone that he could not recommend...

Diesel engine fuel flush - was it necessary?

My wife's Clio Extreme dCi 86 had its first MOT today, and the garage, without our authority, carried out a fuel flush on it, charging us £20. This they said was to clean the engine of biofuel deposits,...

Frozen gear stick in the cold

I purchased a secondhand Renault Scenic MPV in 2010 (manufactured in 2007). Overall it works fine except for the gearstick. If the weather gets cold, particularly if it is minus 3 or below, and if I...

Buying a new small car - can't decide which one!

I'm looking to change my 54 plate clio (which I've loved) for a new supermini with 5 doors. Budget is about £9,500 so have been looking at nearly new cars. I've found a Renault Clio Dynamique TomTom (61...

Winter tyres are stunning

I have followed your column for many years and often follow advice given. I work in the deep country of North Yorkshire at ancient heritage sites often up small lanes and tracks. After last winter i...

Buying a new small family car

I can't choose between the Vauxhall/ Opel Astra 1.6 115hp petrol or Renault Megane 1.6 110hp petrol - can you please can you help me choose the best?

Buying an inexpensive people carrier

We are looking to replace our 1999 Grand Espace with a similar model. The main repairs we have had on ours in the 7 years we've had it are clutch, gear linkage & clutch hydraulics. Are these likely to...

What can we replace our Renault Scenic with?

We are trying to replace our "high seated" Renault Scenic with a modernish, secondhand medium sized MPV with a five-speed automatic transmission (and easy access of course). What options are realistically...

Can you recommend a car which allows a 4-foot 10-inch driver good visibility?

I am having difficulty finding a new car to replace my Clio Campus (57 reg). My past car history is Mini, Renault 5, Peugeot 205, Renault Clio and Renault Clio Campus. I am 56 years old and 4 feet 10 inches...