Corroded head gasket - should Kia pay for the repairs?

I purchased a used 2009 Kia Picanto last year from a dealership. One evening after work the car started shuddering and making an awful noise. In the morning the car didn't even start at first instead the...

Buying a first car - i10 or Picanto?

I am looking for a first car for my wife. She can only drive an automatic. I have decided we definitely want a proper torque converter auto. The front runner is the Kia Picanto. Our budget is up to £5000...

Replacing a Smart with a different small automatic?

I'm looking to replace my smart passion as I need to transport a toddler. Want it to be as small as possible and an automatic so the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 look like good options. 1-2 years old ideally....

Buying a small auto - What's best?

I'm looking to replace my Smart car to cater for my toddler. I want it to be as small as possible and an automatic. The Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 look like good options. 1-2 years old ideally. Would you...

Best small car for £3k?

My fiancée is learning to drive at the moment in an automatic. What small car would be best to get as a first car? Budget is £3000 and ideally would like a car under six years old. Have considered the...

Why does the AA charge so much for replacement batteries?

Recently my wife’s six-year old KIA Picanto would not start, so we called the AA. The patrolman who turned up diagnosed a dead battery. He said that he had a replacement in his van and would we like him...

What causes heavy windscreen condensation?

My 2007 Kia Picanto is suffering with heavy windscreen condensation. It’s always on the screen, but the rest of the car is dry and I can’t find any leaks. Any idea what could be causing it?

Can tyres really lose 2PSI every 24-hours?

My neighbour (nice gent, mid-seventies) is forever inflating his tyres. I enquired why he had to do it so often and he assures me, that "it is normal for the tyres on this type of car to loose 2psi every...

Can you recommend an economical used car?

looking for an economical (in every way) second hand car for school runs, with a budget of £4000. What would you recommend?

Which small automatic would be most suitable for a disabled driver?

I need to buy a used car, but need an automatic due to a disability that restricts the movement of my right arm. I only drive short routes to town, but want something economical and reliable. I’ve narrowed...