What has caused my wife's two-year-old Volvo C30 to suffer a broken dual mass flywheel?

My wife's Volvo C30 2.0D has just suffered a flywheel failure at 2.5 years old, 21,000 miles. Volvo are replacing it under warranty but she is concerned about the cause, and whether there likely to be...

Will my friend's new Volvo S40 diesel be susceptible to DPF faults?

A friend is buying a new Volvo S40 Drive diesel. Is this model susceptible to the problems with particulate filters that seem to feature so strongly in your Telegraph column and, if so, what advice should...

Should I buy an old shape Volvo V70 with lower miles or a new shape with a higher mileage?

Should I buy a late model but older shape Volvo V70 (say, a 2006/7 model) with a low mileage or spend another £3000 or so on a newer shape V70 but with higher miles? I will be doing mainly motorway cruising...

We're looking for a car which is more comfortable than our 2005 Saab 9-3. What do you suggest?

We have a 2005 Saab 9.3 Vector Sport TDI with 50,000 miles and our only frustration is the hard ride. We are both retired and do about 8000 miles per year, but like a comfortable ride. We have looked at...

Should I have the oil changed in my Volvo V70 following the DPF recall related to oil contamination by fuel?

You probably know that Volvo have issued a safety recall related to rising sump oil levels in their D5 Diesel engines with a DPF, which is caused by excess fuel entering the engine sump via cylinders during...

Recommend a replacement for my Audi A6 Avant which can carry two bikes?

I own an A6 Avant 2.7 diesel Tiptronic (purchased March 2008). I wish to change and want a vehicle which can take two bikes if necessary, and is comfortable and suitable for long distances, so quite similar...

What could replace my Toyota RAV4 which has softer suspension for a more comfortable ride?

I have a long term chronic back injury and yet need to do a fair bit of travel work-wise. I presently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have enjoyed its higher profile which makes it easier to get in and out of....

Would you recommend a Mercedes-Benz C-Class or E-Class for long-distance comfort?

I have a budget of around £16,000 and would like a car which is comfortable over long distances. I am thinking secondhand. I really want heated leather seats, a cup holder and the capability of doing in...

How much is my Volvo V50 2.0D SE Estate Car worth?

My Volvo V50 2.0DSE estate, painted metallic blue with grey leather, has covered 30,000 miles and was registered on 24 November 2006. It has various extras, including the ESR and Xenon headlamps. What's...

Can you recommend a solid, reliable family estate car for £10,000?

Which car would you recommend as good, solid, reliable family estate that is comfortable and will go on forever? I have in mind Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. I am looking at secondhand with a maximum £10,000...