How can cash deposits safely be made with a bank following the sale of an expensive vehicle?

I read with interest your answer to a gentlemen who had advertised his car via Amazon. It was surprising to read that the bank drafts and cheques were not 100 per cent reliable in securing your money even...

What year was the Toyota Avensis' VVT-i high oil consumption problem solved?

You have mentioned in the CBCB a problem with the Toyota Avensis VVT-i engine suffering high oil consumption due to a bore liner problem and/or being fitted with slightly undersize pistons. Do you know...

I'm about to replace my Toyota Yaris with an Auris, but how is the Auris' handling compared to the Yaris?

I currently own a 3-year-old 1.3 SR Yaris (with which I have been entirely satisfied) and I'm thinking of changing it for a new model Auris TR 1.6 which affords slightly more room and comfort. I have been...

Is the 2001-onward Renault Laguna an unreliable car?

I have and enjoy a 2000 Laguna Alize 1.6 16 valve. It's reliable and runs well, but is showing first signs of age. I am looking at a 2005 Laguna Extreme 2.0 16 valve as a replacement, but Which? refers...

Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso?

I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For value, I’d buy nearly new, say 18 months to two...

How can I convince my dad to let me buy a Toyota Yaris?

I will be graduating from uni this year. I have had my licence since early January 2009 and want to buy a car, as I am not insured on any other car and I would love to get back to driving. The problem...

What could I replace my 15-year-old Volkswagen Polo with?

Having recently sold my trusty 15-year-old Polo, I'm looking to replace it with something similar in size. I only do about 1000 miles pa and the car is used for shopping, local trips and the occasional...

Why won't the dealer repair my mother's Toyota Corolla's faulty clutch under warranty?

My mother has had the clutch replaced twice since 2007 in her Toyota Corolla with 40,000 miles on the clock. I don't think she's a 'heavy' clutch user even though she's 80, but it is possible that as the...

Moteworthy

My Dad (aged 66, retired, disabled) is about to take up a car on the Motability scheme. His first ever new car. He is pretty mobile, his disability is around angina and late onset diabetes, but quite a...

Is this a good part exchange deal for a new Land Rover Freelander 2?

I have been offered a Land Rover Freelander 2 GS, including metallic paint, for £23,000 on the road with £12,000 part exchange for a RAV4 '07-plate with 36,000 miles on the clock. I understand the Land...