Seat Leon FR 2.0TSI - is it reliable?

I was put off a Skoda Octavia 1.8tsi due to the potentially expensive oil consumption issues associated with the engine. I would now like to buy 2011 Seat Leon FR 2.0TSI. Is this engine reliable and or...

Buying a used hot hatch - Golf GT or Leon FR?

I have owned a Golf GTI for the past 15 years and have found it lively, providing a comfortable ride on 16-inch wheels. I am now about to change, but am torn between a one year old Golf GT or a similar...

Which cars have the best visibility?

What is the ground clearance of these hatchbacks: Renault Megane (2008), Vauxhall Corsa (2006), SEAT Ibiza (2008). I'm asking because I want to buy a car that is economic, medium size, and my main question...

Need a small 4x4 car - what do you recommend?

After several years of excellent motoring it’s time to move on and replace my Audi A6 Avant 3.0 SE quattro. I normally make at least a couple of motoring trips to the Alps in the winter and have found...

Can you part exchanged old wheels for new?

I have a SEAT Exeo ST with 18-inch wheels and low profile tyres, I'm coming up to replace tyres and want to go to normal tyres, which I guess means changing to 17-inch alloys. Is there anywhere that does...

Why won't our SEAT Ibiza start?

My daughter's Seat Ibiza has continual problems starting after standing unused for only 2-3 days. We've been told repeatedly that the battery's fine and the current drain with ignition off is within acceptable...

Faulty injectors have damaged the engine - should the dealer pay for repairs?

My nephew purchased a 2010 SEAT Leon 1.6CR TDI recently and a fault was found within the ECU, which was sending the wrong signal and resulted in damaging the injectors. I understand SEAT have now re-programmed...

Which small cars have the best resale value?

I would like to buy a new car and am looking for good quality build, fuel efficiency and decent resale value. I travel between cities on the motorway a few times a week so would like something safe. I...

Mazda 3 v SEAT Leon - which car is best?

I want to buy a new hatchback to replace my old Vauxhall Astra. However, I can’t choose between the Mazda 3 or SEAT Leon. I also cannot decide between petrol or diesel. I cover 20,000 miles a year, with...

Can an aftermarket ECU cause DMF failure?

I own a 2010 SEAT Alhambra, which has suffered a dual mass flywheel failure. The car has covered less than 35,000 miles and has a full service history. However, after buying it, I had an aftermarket ECU...