Do any manufacturers offer free insurance on new cars?

When searching for a good small used car for my 19 year old daughter in 1996, we found that the brand new Citroen Saxo came with two years free insurance, so she bought a new one. My 20 year old grandson...

Our SEAT Leon DSG has had two clutch replacements, should we sell it before the warranty period ends?

My mother bought a SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG new in July 2015. A new clutch was fitted in July 2016 under warranty, and new clutches are now being fitted again in June 2018 under warranty. I'm aware of the...

The emissions fix has caused problems with our SEAT - what can we do?

We had the emissions fix done in our SEAT Ibiza 1.6 in January 2017, but - with 55,000 miles on the clock - it has just had to back to dealership with an engine block warning light and flashing coil light....

A delivery moped hit my son's car - should the company that employ the rider pay for the damage?

My son bought a used SEAT Leon FR from a friend two weeks ago for £2000. It was in excellent condition with a full service history. On Thursday, two young lads on pizza delivery mopeds came to his place...

I've heard of engine failure issues in the Ford Focus - is it true?

I'm thinking of replacing my current motor with a Ford Focus Ecoboost. Last week I was in my local Ford dealers when I overheard a heated conversation between the service manager and a customer who’s 2014...

My SEAT Leon has a design fault - are SEAT obligated to fix it even though it was serviced elsewhere?

I have a 2013 Seat Leon Estate 1.4 TSI. It has a fault code P334B/013131. This is the later design of actuator, which does not have the vacuum control pipes but is driven by the ECU. It appears that the...

My car keeps overheating - what's the problem?

Recently, I had the water pump changed in my 2005 SEAT Ibiza. It was always at 90 on my temp gauge, but since the pump change it keeps overheating. It's not the coolant as I've topped it up and there are...

What are the best offers on new cars, including free insurance?

We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000 - £2000 and take the insurance hit. What are the best...

Is an engine flush necessary for a year old car?

I have a year old SEAT Ibiza coming up for its first service, with 6500 miles completed. The SEAT garage have asked if I would like an engine flush as it 'improves mpg etc'. I am of the opinion that one...

Should I get a SEAT Ateca FR or a Volkswagen Tiguan?

I'm interested in either a SEAT Ateca FR or Volkswagen Tiguan SE Nav, both with the 1.4 TSI 150PS engine. I plan on keeping the car for seven or eight years. Which would you recommend?