Well and truly over

I have tried a Vauxhall Agila to replace my 1995 Rover 114GSI. OK. Next a Suzuki Splash, which I have read is better. But if I look over £10k-£13k, is there anything else small, firm ride, manual and reliable...

Duff steereo

I have had intermittent problems with my power steering on a Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 06 plate. Garage has quote £700+ for new steering column assembly. Has there been any feedback from Vauxhall on this fault?...

Get it while you can

Sometime this year I want to fulfil a lifelong dream by having a car built to my spec, basically it will be a late model car and be rear-engined with a GM LS type v8, say between 5.7 and 6.3 litres. I...

Consuming anger

I would like your help/advice. Last September my daughter bought a new Corsa 1.2 Active 5 door, at the time the salesman said the car would get 48 to 60 mpg. The car has covered 4,000 miles and the best...

Meriva Wife of Windsor

My Meriva (petrol) has been sitting under snow and ice for nearly a month, whilst I have been in hospital. I can't drive until February 4th. Should I start it and let the engine run, or wait for my son...

Belts off

I have recently experienced 2 timing belt failures, both within the 40,000 / 4 years limits. The 1st in August 09 on a 1995 Astra 1.6 petrol. The 2nd in December 09 on a 1999 Zafira 1.8 petrol, which occurred...

Family planning

I am looking to upgrade my car and can't decide between a Toyota Verso, a Vauxhall Zafira or a Mazda 5. I have a 2 year old and an 11month old so safety is a must. What would you recommend?

Empty well

I would confirm that carbuyers can consider themselves lucky to be given any sort of spare wheel at all. Looking at various used cars before buying, I noticed many did not have a spare wheel. Do you think...

Leased of his worries

I am a company car driver and currently have a choice of: Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi 125ps Zetec 6 speed 5 door Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi ECOnetic 5 speed 5 door Estate Ford Focus Titanium 2.0 135 TDCi 6 speed Estate Vauxhall...

Tigra in his tank

Driving home recently in my wife's 2009 Vauxhall Tigra 1.8 Exclusive, after a 40 mile round trip, we traversed a particularly nasty speed hump at 5mph in second gear. There was an immediate strong smell...