I sold a car and now two months later the buyer wants a refund?

I sold a car which seemed fine but 2 months later the timing chain went and the new owner has asked for some of the money back. There were no signs of any issue when I had it. The car was sold as seem...

Can I update my DAB radio?

Occasionally when I switch on my screen shows firmware updating afterwards the screen is blank and I have no working radio until after the ignition is off and the car is parked and locked for a while....

Do I need to replace all four tyres if switching to all-weather tyres?

I am preparing my 2017 Corsa 1.4 Turbo for its forthcoming MoT. I do not do many miles, no more than about 5000-6000 per year. The front offside tyre is low on tread and for sure needs replacing, the near...

I need a small reliable automatic with a torque converter gearbox, what are my options?

My wife's Honda Jazz 2012 model needs a new or secondhand gearbox, so I am looking to see what automatic we can buy for around £6500 that will be reliable and a torque convertor auto gearbox What would...

We unknowingly bought Cat S write-off car, what can we do?

Three years ago we bought a Vauxhall Corsa from a dealer, all HPI checks came back clear. We recently tried to sell the car to be told that it is a Cat S vehicle. This is the first time of hearing this....

I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest?

I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old and a dog and we spend most of our time on the...

Why is our renewal quote so high?

My renewal quote for a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa is £1260 or £128 if paid monthly. This covers myself as primary driver (age 85 in June) and my wife (83 in June). The annual mileage was estimated at 10,000 but...

What automatic car should I replace my old Kia Picanto with?

I'm looking to replace my 2005 Kia Picanto (automatic) with something similar, but more up to date. My budget is up to £8000 and a torque converter would be preferred. I'm only doing 4000 miles a year....

Should I have an engine flush at every service?

I have just had a reminder for my Corsa 1.4T third year service and MoT from the dealership. It came with recommended TLC like bacterial cleanse at £24.95, brake fluid change at £49.95 and engine flush...

What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in bad weather conditions?

What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in wintery conditions? So far we have looked at the Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift and Vauxhall Corsa.