Changing the cam belt on a SEAT Ibiza?

Service book recommends inspection at 4yrs/60,000 miles then yearly inspections. No time limit for changing. Car does mainly short journeys, max 3000 miles per year. Concerned that no time limit for...

Buying a 2005 SEAT Ibiza

My 18 year old son is thinking about buying a SEAT Ibiza - what do you recommend and are there any issues with them to look out for? He is looking for 2005 05 plate.

Buying a used SEAT Ibiza?

I like the Seat Ibiza. I have found a 2006 reg, 1.9TDI Sport for under £3k, but it has 106,000 miles on the clock. Is this something to worry about or is this quite a good deal? How long do SEATs normally...

Buying a second hand economical car

I have £3000 max to spend. Would like 50+ mpg combined. Insurance group 7 or less. Tax £150 or less. 9O bhp or more (though I know the Yaris is less) so it doesnt strain at 80mph on the motorway. Diesel. 5...

How to handle an accident insurance claim.

My 17-yr old son (recently passed) was driving my Seat Ibiza 1.2 and was hit from behind at approx 35mph. Damage is to the rear bumper and the other driver has admitted liability. My son has no whiplash...

SEAT Ibiza warning light

I have a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport, the little spanner symbol has just appeared next to the mileage clock along with the word "oil" flashing. I have checked the oil level and it is fine. The car was only...

Seat Ibiza sale

Please can you give me some advice how to sell a black 2005 05 reg, 3dr seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport. I looked in Glass's guide and got an idea of prices trade and retail. I took car to 2 garages and was offered...

Does my SEAT Ibiza need a new cam chain and tensioner at 50,000 miles?

I just got a SEAT Ibiza 1.2 05 reg with the AZQ engine. It has full service history with 50,000 miles on it. Do I need to fit the new cam chain and tensioner? I read that from 2004 onwards it was OK.

Should our 18-year-old son buy a 2004 Renault Clio or 2003 Vauxhall Corsa?

Our 18-year-old son is taken by either an 04-reg Renault Clio 1149cc Dynamique with 55,000 miles, three doors (and CD player) with two owners, or an 03-registered 1199cc Vauxhall Corsa Club with five doors,...

Are SEAT Ibiza automatics known to be difficult to control?

My 82-year-old mother-in-law has just changed a BMW 3 Series automatic for a new SEAT Ibiza automatic. She has driven automatics nearly all her life, but this new one is causing her some trouble. When...