Faulty SEAT Ibiza - what are my legal rights?

My local SEAT wants me to pay £960 to remove the engine and diagnose why the timing chain jumps, before they will discuss any compensation for the damage incurred. The dealer has already charged me £120...

Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a problem engine?

I own a 2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI with a DSG gearbox. I am thinking of getting rid of it due to the numerous engine and DSG problems I have read about and its dated Volkswagen Polo rear suspension. I am...

Car rental firm has charged me for broken light - do I have to pay?

I hired a SEAT Alhambra last week from a national rental company. After returning it, I got a bill for £250 for a damaged fog light, which I knew nothing about. Is there any recourse I can take to get...

Can you recommend a car with easy access?

I am getting on in years and am not as flexible as I was. As a result I need to get a newer car with a higher riding position for access and egress. Will the SEAT Altea XL fulfil these requirements?

Why doesn't the heater work on my SEAT Ibiza?

I have a SEAT Ibiza (2010 model) and the heater doesn't warm up. I turned the heat up to 28 and it blows out cold air. I have been in the car 30 minutes and it still continues to do this. Can you help?

What's the trade in value of my SEAT Ibiza?

I have a five-door SEAT Ibiza Copa 1.4 SE on a 2011 plate, with 30,000 miles on the clock. There's a couple of small scrapes on the back bumper and the car has a set of 17-inch wheels, which I added myself....

Efficient Petrol Cars

Hello, I am looking at efficient petrols for mostly town commuting with occasional long distance of motorway/dual-carriageway. I am looking specifically at the Ford Fiesta (2013-) 1.0 ecoboost Titanium...

New driver in need of a used car - what should I buy?

I'm looking to buy my first car but I'm undecided as to whether to get a 2009 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 S, 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec or a 2010 Suzuki Swift 1.3 SZ2. My favourite out...

Buying a family car - Rapid Spaceback or Toledo?

I need a practical, reliable family car. I have seen a 2014 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI S 86ps for £8500 with 12,000 miles. I have also seen a 2014 SEAT Toledo 1.2 TSI S 105PS for £9400 ewith 2000 miles....

Buying an auto - Powershift or DSG?

Which is the best choice for a used petrol automatic - Ford Focus Powershift, Volkswagen Golf DSG or SEAT Leon DSG?