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• any - best website to look for a new car 29 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  approved, up to 3 years old millage not to much of an issue as don't to huge millage not fussed on petrol or diesel aslong as its ULEZ compliant. I know my millage at around 10k puts me in petrol territory i've never had a problem with past diesel cars as they always get a good regular run as we live near
• Kia Sportage - car insurance 17 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  to their website as a new customer and the premium for the new car was the same as my old car, so it was admin fee PLUS a sneaky price rise. Objected and was told, cancel the policy online, and take out a new policy online and we refund the balance, (no fee) and you get the new policy
• N/A - overheating discs 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  On HJ column this week owner of an 10 month old S5 has had 3 lots of brakes due to so called overheating of the discs.  The audi dealership reckons his brakes have heated up to some 231 degrees! and blame his driving for this, and refuse to help him anymore. HJ suggests that when he
• what am I looking for ? 12 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  to about 3 years old that doesn't have to be exciting. I tend to buy most of my cars at auction as I find it convenient and usually cheaper. I probably only want to spend up to about £11,000.
• Ford Focus - Clutch problems 3 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  I bought a car from ford its 6mths old 4 weeks ago the clutch went I thought the problem would be covered under my warrenty I am having problems with Ford who say its down to my driving but this is the 5th car I have bought from them I always take my car for regular service especially in winter
• Peugeot 207 (2006 - ) - 07 1.4 Car Needs to be revved when starting! 3 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  juice in and i have to do this manually with the peddle. I wouldn't think it would be anything serious as the car is not very old, has only done 20,000. Is there a sensor that tells the injectors to start working when you first start the engine, i used to have a peugeot 306 and that used to rev to about
• Peugeot 207 - Gaps in MOT on used car. 31 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  from 2014 to 2016. Could a car over 4 year old have had an MOT and been given a 2 year expiry date on that MOT? It passes it 2016. Just seems odd! Thanks.
• Used car suggestions ? 28 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, i am looking for another car as my old 1.6l breadbin shaped civic is problem-matic and too revvy on fast roads.I do about 12k miles per year probably about 30% of that short trips and 70% long trips.I spend quite a long time on motorways and A roads.The car needs to be big enough to carry
• Cheap Car Vs New Lease 22 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, my friend reckons its cheaper to lease a new Dacia Logan 1.2 petrol mid spec for 4 years than to buy a 9 year old astra or focus petrol estate. His argument is while the deposit on the Logan is £1174, the cost of a decent used Focus/Astra estate is similar if not more
• Ford Focus 1.6 tdci 55 plate - Help needed 8 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  control module ) have filed up eolys tank but light still on maybe sensor problem??? 4. P0097 air intake temperature sensor low input. Can someone give me Advice In this at all, said before car won't re gen at all dpf was new only 3 months old just can't figure this one out without costing a bomb! Any
• Hyundai i20 - Hyundai Warranty 12 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  it checked. The car has been service by Hyundai from purchase so was not expecting issues. We have been told that the regassing of the air conditioning unit which is apparently 10% down on gas is a wear and tear item despite the car being only 15 months old!!. When we challenged their stance the dealer
• VolkswagenJetta - VW Jetta 1.4 DSG 19 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  miles full VW service at the same garage from new. Now i'm wondering if it's worth putting it in to an independant to have the Timing Chain checked out. I know the gearbox oil is changed at 40000 as it's only done 29000 would it be adviseable to change being as the car is nearly over 7 years old. I
• Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDi S - Broken Engine Mount 7 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  My son has recently bought a 1 year old Rapid 1.6 TDi S with approx 14,000 miles on the clock just over a month ago
• Vauxhall Astra j 1.6 CDTI - Vauxhall pulling a fast one? - Oil change 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I'm hoping someone can help me. I bought my Astra pre reg in August and feel the 20k between services is silly. The car is at 11k and 9 months old so its not due a service according to the schedule. I booked the car into the dealer for an oil and filter change as i want a change every 10-12 k
• BMW 3 Series E90 2006 model - Bmw ecu replacement 6 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  failed again to water damage !!!! but 'its now coming from another place close by' now they are saying they wont fix it as my car is too old and its my resposibilty to pay again what do i do i am at such a loss i feel bmw have let me down,fleeced me,royally screwed me over ,any views
• Citroen C5 Estate - MY2004 - Estate car with longest roof load capability 17 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, My trusty Citroen C5 Estate  (MY2004) is getting a bit old and weary. I have kept it much longer than expected because it can take very long loads safely on the roof (timber mouldings up to 4.5m long
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo/Vectra 2005 - petrol or diesel? 24 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The old faithful s-reg Mondeo petrol estate is still running like a swiss watch, but the rust and tyre situation probably means that funds to nurse it through the Mot would be better spent elsewhere. we are usually short runs (10 miles return) with occasional big trips, but like
• Volvo V60 D5 SE Lux - Owners Log 7 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  We picked up this one year old V60 in March from Stoneacre Volvo Lincoln.  The car was immaculate having been a Volvo staff car with 11676 miles on the clock. 3 months of trouble free motoring followed locally in South East London and on Motorways.  Our V60
• £3000 auto car needed recommendations please 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  , we often have his cousins, so preferably 5 seats- our last car only had 4 seats so was not good for us (Suzuki wagon) I liked the high driving seat of the Suzuki wagon, I also used to have an old scenic, I like a bit of space and good views to drive. Not fussed on frills, just something
• Citroen C1 - Price of car with and without service history? 26 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I bought a two year old Citroen C1 VTR+ (13k miles at the time) in September last year from a main dealer. I was told it had a full