Suspension rumble

I have a 2007 V70 that has developed a rumble on the left side of the car. It sounds like a suspension issue, quiet on smooth roads but rumbles on uneven surface. I've looked all round but can't see any...

Buying a second hand small car

At the moment I have a Volvo V50 (2004) I had lots of problems with my Volvo and would now like to trade it in. The children are leaving home and I am looking at Alfa Mito 1.4(120ps) or a Volvo C30. I...

Alternatives to Ford S-MAX?

We need to find a car with space for 3 child seats in the back on a Budget of £12k. I want to find an alternative to an S-Max, which my wife wants. I don't like it as I feel like I would be driving a...

Droning tyres

My S40 has a very loud droning noise coming through the bulk head and also a judder through the brake pedal and steering wheel. This happens under anything but very gentle braking.

Picking a new 4x4

I currently have an S-Max based on your advice and after 3 years of ownership it hasnt missed a beat. Luckly as I bought new in mid 2008 with a 30% discount it's also only lost about £4,000 in value over...

Need a used diesel car

I currently have an 02 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2.0 HDi which has blown turbo. I need to replace it quickly but I only have £7000 to spend. My annual mileage is 20,000. Most important requirements...

Why did a minor repair to a Caterham that I hit with my Volvo V40 cost over £20,000?

My Volvo V40 2001 is due for insurance renewal and like any wise fellow I checked first on price comparison websites. But as I had reversed over a Caterham last June in a petrol station (easily done) I...

Volvo V50 DRIVe and congestion charge

Volvo are heavily advertising their V50 DRIVe model as congestion charge exempt claiming figures of 99g/km CO2 and that it meets Euro 5 standard. However, search the database TfL uses (vcacarfueldata.org.uk)...

Advice on next car to buy...

Quick advice required please: I am going to buy a car ASAP & have the following in mind: 2006/VW Jetta 1.9 TDI SE DSG (105K) 2005/Ford Mondeo ST TDCI (145K) 2005/VW Passat 2.0 TDI SE (80K) 2004/ Volvo...

When to change timing belt, tensioners, water pump

My wife's Volvo S40 2.0D (07 plate) is just coming up to for years old with 35K on the clock, when do you recomend that we change the timing belt, tensioners, pulleys and water pump?