Questions from March 2012
Being of 'advanced years' I am a little put off by stop/start technology. I am considering buying such a vehicle but feel a little uneasy about it. What is your view?
When my wife booked her five-year-old Modus Dynamique DCI 88 E4 in for its annual service and MOT she was advised that the timing belt should be replaced. I was very surprised to be given this advise as...
Do you have a list of cars with (or those without) dual-mass flywheels similar to the list of non-cambelt motors?
I have recently experienced a blocked fuel filter on my 1 year old Isuzu Rodeo with only 10,000 miles on the clock.
The garage / mechanic from the franchised dealer suggested that this could be down...
What is the best reliable 4x4 for towing a 25ft caravan with double axle?
How do I reject my brand new car? It was given to me by the dealer with the speed dial not working correctly.
They want three chances to fix it, but I want a reliable car.
I'm trying to help my dad by a new car car we are looking at Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.
I've tried to talk him into getting a diesel but on 2 separate occasions salesmen have advised us away from...
Trying to decide between 1. Civic automatic(02-05), 2. Jazz automatic(03-07), 3. Passat automatic(05+).
Which is the most reliable gearbox? The Jazz and Civic would be cheaper but the Passat does good...
We are about to downsize from our Volvo V70 and the V50 seems a logical answer but we would appreciate your advice as to what else to consider.
It must be automatic, petrol due to a relatively low mileage...
My elderly parents live in rural Ireland, and are considering buying a new (or second hand) car. They've been Volvo estate drivers all their life, and now have a V70, as well as a very old Peugeot 206....
I bought a Honda Accord (2000, 120k miles, 1.8 Vtec) about a year ago, and decided to have it serviced at the local Honda dealership. I have been having issues with the car not starting, and sometimes...
Car went into Honda garage Aberdeens for repairs and when they went to reset code the VSA light came on, and I have been advised that I have to pay £1,600 for a new module!
I have had the car since it...
I am considering buying a two year old Saab Aero and would keep it for about four years. Given that Saab have now ceased trading am I likely to have problems selling/trading it in four years, and will...
My son had a minor collision with another vehicle on a narrow country lane, my son maintains he was pulled right over to the kerb and scratches from bushes seem to confirm this.
Both parties broke their...
I have a 2009 X5 with 28k. I have been offered a BMW extended warranty for £900 per annum. Given the cost of repairs at BMW contrasted with the general reliability of the car do you think that this is...
The DVLA has written to a friend to say that she had been reported to them for poor driving but would not divulge any details of the 'poor driving' or when or where. Is DVLA permitted not to provide these...
Last night I was flashed by gantry cameras on the M25 which I am told now enforce the national limit even when the variable function is switched off. As I had the cruise set on a respectable 73 mph how...
Could someone advise me whether I have case here under this SOGA.
We purchased a brand new Nissan Qashqai in Jan 2011. In May it went in and had a new clutch, its currently back with the dealer having...
Are there any age restrictions on car hire in the UK, i.e. for over 80s? In particular from the USA into Heathrow.
The person has dual nationality and holds a UK driving licence.
Hi. We are looking at buying an Audi A1 Sportback. We normally drive less than 12,000 miles per year. We are therefore looking at one of the petrol options. However, we are unsure as to which one to choose...
I was involved in an accident nearly 6 weeks ago.
Another car ploughed into the back of me as we were almost stationary and they were doing approx. 40 mph. Myself and two of my children were injured....
I follow your advice in the Telegraph to avoid buying supermarket fuels and buy Shell as you recommend because of the ad alwaysditives therein. However, there are two grades of diesel sold in my local...
I'm looking for a car with a long load bay for moving large, long items and 4x4 for getting across muddy fields.
I need more ground clearance than the average estate, and a large, long load area at least...
I stopped driving after red warning light (oil pressure I think). AA attended but couldn't diagnose fault so towed to garage. Garage seem wary about stating the cause but have declared a new engine is...
I filled up at a Shell station with V-Power following you advice. The range indicator was 60 miles before fill-up indicating 7-8 litres of fuel remaining,and the fill up sign had not yet appeared. The...
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