Is a 1.25-litre petrol car too small for towing?

I have a 2014 Hyundai i20 1.25 and I have recently started towing around 400-500kg every couple of weeks on average around 30-50 miles. The car seems to cope okay but I'm just concerned about the longer...

How do I deal with the uncomfortable driver's seat in the Hyundai i10?

I've just got a 2015 Hyundai i10 and find the driver's seat really uncomfortable on the bottom of my spine (it actually feels bruised and is painful every time I drive). The problem seems to be with a...

My high mileage diesel Hyundai i20 CRDi has developed a sluggish starting problem, is it time to get rid of it?

My 2011 Hyundai i20 CRDi 90PS diesel has developed sluggish starting and oil splashed 3/4 way up the dipstick (checked after overnight standing). Coolant level remains normal. The engine has often cut...

Why is my Hyundai i20 mpg so much lower than expected?

My 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2, 41,000 miles on the clock is quoted an average of 57.6 mpg. Your website suggests that the real average mpg for this make and model is 46.9 mpg, but I’m averaging only 39 mpg!...

Which used Kia Rio should I buy?

I'm trying to help my brother-in-law buy his first car. He's in his early thirties, has little interest in cars and just wants reliable transport with a low insurance group. He mainly lives and works in...

Is an engine flush really worth £30?

I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing oil (cost £30) before refilling. However, if I use...

Best commuter car for under £7500?

I'm looking to buy a secondhand small diesel car for around about £7500. It needs to be economical and reliable as I'll be doing over 15,000 miles a year just to and from work. What do you recommend?

Struggling to get my Hyundai i20 into reverse

I have a two year old Hyundai i20. Recently I have found getting it into reverse gear is a bit of a problem. I have to pump the clutch before it goes into gear, (other gears are fine). I took it back to...

Passenger door won't open on Hyundai i20

The passenger door on my three-door 2009 Hyundai i20 cannot be opened. Is it likely to be an electrical problem, or a mechanical problem with the lock itself? An auto electrician mentioned drilling a...

Should I buy a used Hyundai i20?

A private seller is offering a 2009 Hyundai i20 classic, one lady owner, FSH, taxed and MoT'd for six months with 40,000 on the clock. Is this a good buy for £2800 and what should I look out for?