Buying a new small family car

I can't choose between the Vauxhall/ Opel Astra 1.6 115hp petrol or Renault Megane 1.6 110hp petrol - can you please can you help me choose the best?

I want to repair my write-off

I was in an accident and the insurer told me that car is total loss and wants me to scrap it. Nothing was mentioned as to what exactly was damaged. How could I get information about their assessment...

Heavy front tyre wear on a Vectra

My second hand car has 19" Inovit Wheels. I had 4 new Bridgestone Potansa RE050A tyres - Size 235/35 R 19 91Y rating - fitted 12,000 miles ago in March 2011. Despite periodic tracking and camber checks...

What motability car?

I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a couple of times a month, will I have a problem with...

Water in the sills of my Tigra

I recently noticed the sound of water sloshing about on the passenger side of my 2007 Tigra convertible on braking or cornering. My local agent said it was water in the sill and charged me £88 to clear...

Why is my Meriva's warranty invalid following a service performed by a local garage?

I bought a Meriva from a Vauxhall dealer two years ago. It came with a lifetime warranty and has 12,000 miles on the clock. It has just had its second annual service at my local garage. Vauxhall said it...

Can you recommend a comfortable automatic car with good access, as I have a bad hip?

I'm 88 and am actively recovering from a replaced right hip. The need to be fully able to control the car in an emergency situation is prompting me to change to an automatic. Using your advised 2-pedal...

New or used?

I recently negotiated a deal for a recent, used (17000 miles) 2011 Corsa. The car is in good condition. However I just found the exact same car but brand new for a little over a £1000 more. Do you think...

MPG not what we expected

We purchased a brand new Vauxhall Astra at the end of last year (2011). The combined economy figure quoted was 51mpg. Upon driving the car the average has been around 25mpg. Comparing this to other cars...

Light bulb legislation

I was wondering whether there is any legislation to force manufacturers to build cars that allow the 'ordinary' motorist to change a light bulb. I have just bought a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra and when I returned...