Why does my car stall when I slow down?

I have a 2010 Subaru Forester diesel. It sometimes stalls when I'm slowing down. My local garage cannot find a fault. I started using Esso supreme diesel which seemed to work for a while but it has done...

Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer?

Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer? The car will be used for infrequent short journeys to pickup furniture, logs and building materials with the occasional longer trip. Ideally,...

What is the best and cheapest DAB replacement for my present radio?

What is the best and cheapest DAB replacement for the present radio in my Subaru Forester?

Brake discs and pads replacement after just two years?

I have been advised that my two year old Subaru Forester's two year service that the brake discs and pads are in need of renewing as the discs are pitted. I have never had this problem with other motors....

Gearbox problems with Subaru Forester

We have begun to experience some strange, intermittent episodes of reluctance to move up the gears whilst accelerating in our 2010 Subaru Forester XS automatic (bought new and approaching its dealer 48,000...

Auto 'box 'HOLD' switch - does it save fuel?

Does using the 'HOLD' switch on the Subaru Forester's auto gearbox reduce fuel consumption? And is there any downside to using it other than reduced acceleration?

Why does Shell fuel give better mpg in my Subaru Forester?

For the last three or so years I have dieseled up my Subaru Forester at our local Jet station. Recently, I had to do it at a Waitrose where I filled up with Shell. My average mpg on Jet had been around...

Is this Subaru Forester a good purchase?

I am considering a 2009 Subaru Forester Suretrac, which I have seen at a local 4x4 Independent Specialist who has a good reputation. The vehicle was previously driven by a company rep and has covered 101,000...

How reliable is the Subaru Forester?

I’ve spotted a 2010 Subaru Forester for sale for £10,000. The car has covered 70,000 miles and looks to be in good condition. Can I expect problems with this mileage on a petrol engine? I will do around...

Corrosion issues with Subaru Forester - what can I do?

My 2008 Subaru Forester has corrosion issues, but the dealer I bought the car from refuses to accept any liability. The dealer says the rust is due to untreated stone chips, which I refute. I bought the...