My diesel Astra suffered engine failure during an MoT - should the testing centre cover the repair cost?

I hope you can advise me on problems with an MoT test I have had on my Astra 1.7d Merit (mileage 118,000) recently. The test was carried out and I was given a failure notice on emissions, plus a couple...

Diesel or petrol Zafira?

I am thinking of replacing my Zafira (I have 1.8 design petrol). Most secondhand 2009/2010 Zafiras available either seem to be 1.6 petrol or 1.9 diesel. I do about 10,000 miles per year. However...

Should I buy a new car or a good year-old model?

I'm retired, and my mileage annually is approx. 5,000. Do I purchase a new car (keen on a Focus or Astra) with usual discounts, or select a good year-old model? I have looked at Motorpoint as a dealer,...

Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access?

We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require a high driving position, ease of access and ease...

Alper beater

We are looking to replace our trusty 10 year old SAAB 9-5 Estate with a new manual diesel estate (or similar). It will be used mainly for an 80 mile daily M4 commute. We drive to the Alps so it must also...

Skoda Yeti vs Insignia 2.0T 4x4 vs Hyundai ix35 4x4 2.0R

I've watched and read you reviews for a while and absorbed all the advice like a sponge. Right now I am planning to buy myself a new car. I want something fast, with 4x4 system because of snow in my...

Dual mass flywheel failure on a Vauxhall Insignia

How can I tell if the DMF burnt out the clutch or if the clutch destroyed the DMF? I am being accused of driver error and therefore responsible, but I have been informed by experienced mechanics that...

Should a dealer be responsible to keep informed of car specification changes?

I viewed a five-month old 2010 Vauxhall Zafira Ecoflex Elite at a Vauxhall dealer. During a test drive the salesman informed me that the car had "traction control". I agreed to buy the car and to collect...

Is this a good buy?

My mate has offered his 07-plate Vauxhall Vectra 1800 Life with 40,000 miles for £3000. I know the car and he has had it for two years with no problems. Should I buy? Any big problems you know of with...

Vauxhall Vectra turbo problem

My vauxhall vectra diesel 2.0-litre has a problem. Sometimes the turbo kicks in and sometimes it does not?