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Should I buy a car that hasn't been serviced in line with the manufacturer's maintenance schedule?

You recommended a SEAT Arona to me a few days ago, and I have test driven one that looks just what I need. However, it has done 15,000 miles from new (new at November 2019), but its first service was last...

Downsizing to one car, what should we buy?

I have a Kia Sorento 2.2 KX-3, which was bought as a tow car, but we have now gone out of caravanning. My wife has a three-door Kia Picanto, which is easy for her to drive and more importantly, park. We...

Should I change all four tyres on an all-wheel drive car?

I have owned my SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive (estate version) since new. It's now three years old and has done 30,000 miles. It has the original tyres on. The front tyres need replacing due to tread...

Which used Ford Focus has an engine key start?

I wish to buy a used Ford Focus. My budget is £23,000 and I'm looking for an automatic, petrol car that needs a key to start the engine. I feel the Vignale has too many unnecessary bells and whistles....

Is air conditioning covered by my car's warranty?

The air conditioning on my 2021 SEAT Tarraco recently stopped working. I took it back to the dealer that sold it to me and was informed that air conditioning only carries a six month warranty. Surely in...

Can you suggest an alternative to the Volkswagen Golf Estate?

I would like to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Estate but a low mileage, petrol automatic is £16,000-plus. Just outside my price range. Can you suggest one or two alternative similar cars which might fit the...

What's the best small SUV for older drivers?

My wife and I are in our late eighties and we are looking for a replacement for our 2015 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR. We want a petrol automatic that is easy to get in and out of, easy to park, has comfortable...

SEAT warranty - can I take my car to a Volkswagen dealer to be serviced?

I have a SEAT Arona due its first service soon and there is no SEAT dealer near me but there is a decent Volkswagen one. If I get it serviced there will my warranty still be valid and will my service be...