Should I buy a Volvo C30?

I'm thinking of buying a Volvo C30 as a second car (60,000 miles, 2009 - 2012), would you recommend this model and which diesel or petrol?

My Honda Civic Tourer gives me back problems - can I do anything about improving ride comfort?

We've just purchased a 2015 Honda Civic Tourer. Unlike our previous car, a Volvo C30, the passenger seat is neither height adjustable or lumber support adjustable. On a three hour journey yesterday, our...

Is it legal to sell a car with a warning light on?

I seem to have stumbled upon a whole world of hate this past week. I recently just passed my driving test and purchased my first car. The car in question was a Volvo C30 R Design. I don't know diddly about...

How long will the DPF last on a Volvo C30?

I have always had petrol engine cars myself, but my dad has recently purchased a 2010 (60) plate Volvo C30 D2 (1.6 diesel engine, facelift model, R-Design) from a car supermarket. It has around 54,000...

Why it is not a good idea to use an engine flush?

In a recent response you specifically said not to use a flushing oil before an engine oil and filter change but gave no reason for this advice. Could you please advise why it is not a good idea to use...

Diesel Particular filter

My beloved C30 does 600miles a week. 120 round trip commute. I had heard about cars not running because the filter blocks up, in the city as short journeys, low revs, the engine never cleans. I do travel...

Should I keep my boring, reliable Volkswagen Lupo or buy something more fun?

I own a Volkswagen Lupo 2002 1.7 SDI, which is now coming up to 100,000 miles. The diesel engine has been incredibly reliable and I've driven since 34,000 with no problems. I now commute by train, so in...

What do you think of the Renault Laguna Coupe?

I drive a 1999 Toyota Celica, which I love and have owned for eight years with no major problems at all. I feel however, that I would like something a little more up-to-date. I still want a coupe or a...

Which sporty coupe to replace my Mazda RX-8?

I am a 63-year old retired man currently driving a 2007 Mazda RX-8. I would like to change to a more economical car (VED is £460pa), but still a little sporty and maybe in a coupe style. I have in the...

Can I use my old C30 spare on my new C30?

My wife sold her Volvo C30 Diesel 1.4 after 4 years and 3000miles and bought a new Volvo C30 petrol 1999cc R Lux. A spare was purchased for the old diesel car. On car change over the spare was changed...