Questions from May 2012
I had intended to sell my car using BCA Sure-sell but I may have a private buyer in a friend of a friend. How do I ensure he doesn't get the car before I get my money? I've heard bankers drafts aren't...
I own a 2007 5 Series BMW diesel automatic. The car has a full service history, but is high mileage at 85,000. The DPF light came on and the message said that the car was safe to continue driving, however...
Two weeks ago the number plates were stolen from my car in a public car park. I have reported it to the police and have a crime number. I have also informed my insurance company and replaced the plates....
I took delivery of a Hyundai Santa Fe auto a couple of weeks ago. All went exactly to plan and the registration documents landed a few days ago. Based on my transaction I can recommend Drivethedeal. The...
I can endorse your recommendation of Pirelli Scorpion STRs. I had them fitted to my 2004 Volvo XC70 when I bought it used. I have never had a moment's problem with them even on quite snowy roads over the...
I’ve just finished reading a long-term wrap-up test of a BMW 535i. One of the points the raised was with respect to the wheels and tires. During the course of the test, over 40,000 miles in two years,...
I bought a new Hyundai ix20 in May 2011. The ISG (Intelligent Stop and Go) stopped working after ten days and since then it's been back to the garage half a dozen times to be fixed. Each time, the car...
I'm 69 years old and drive a RAV4, insured with LV. My renewal quote was 7.5 per cent lower than last year's premium. Prior to renewal I rang LV to inform them of an SP30 I collected in March last year....
Is there a law which says speedos are not to under-read?
I am having considerable problems with Autolaw. I forwarded a series of e-mails and got a reply for Charlotte de'Luss to sort it out. That was about three weeks ago. I rang the number on my invoice only...
I seem to recall Reading, Berks, more than 50 years ago, having traffic lights whereby if you travelled below 30mph along the main through route, and the lights were green, then the remaining lights stayed...
About 17 years ago a neighbour stored some classic sports car parts in my cellar including a bumper, a wheel and other bits, although I don't know what the car is. He left soon after and I have heard nothing...
We received a letter from the police just over a month ago regarding a speeding fine. In the letter they stated that they were aware we were not the owner of the car at the time of the offence, but asked...
Parking tickets need never fall off the dashboard with the end result of a Penalty Notice. We use a Blu-tacked clothes peg to clip the valid parking ticket onto the dashboard, with no risk of the ticket...
As my car's indicated speed differs by over 3mph on its speedo from what is shown on my satnav (which means there is at least a 10 per cent difference at 30mph), do you know which is more accurate? Also,...
I am advised by Vauxhall Customer Service that my Insignia (fitted with halogen lights) must have the headlamps adjusted and taped up by a workshop to enable me to travel on the continent. It will be necessary...
Some years ago, we were pursued by debt collectors for a very dubious debt. I wrote to them asking to provide clear proof or to leave us alone. I said that there would be charges for dealing with their...
I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided fantastic service both times my car has been off...
A short while ago I signed up for The AA Breakdown Repair Cover as I am driving an ageing 2002 Isuzu Trooper that has given me quite a lot of trouble over the years. True to form, it recently broke down...
A friend has got into trouble with a 2008 Focus 2.0 diesel powershift. It's the usual things you write about - DPF failing, very expensive to get repaired (only by a Ford dealer), plus auto problems, with...
I bought a second hand BMW 320D E92 coupe with 140KM in December last year. It came with a full BMW service history. Unfortunately the timing belt snapped on the motorway six weeks ago resulting in the...
To whom do I complain?
I had a very minor collisions in a supermarket car park. The owner of what might politely be referred to as a rusty car reversed across my rear bumper. The damage to my car was...
I have a 2008 (08) Citroen C4 Grand Picasso which has 45,000 miles on the clock.
Due to Turbo and Engine failure it has just been fitted with a completely new Turbo and Engine from a Citroen Main Dealer...
I'm glad to see the DT taking up the cause for improving the completely unrealistic 'Official' consumption figures. As you say, manufacturers are simply designing to the test. I wrote to my MP and DfT...
A warning about particle filter failure has started to show up intermittently. My garage tells me it needs replacing but there is possible chance that BMW might make a small goodwill contribution to the...
Someone clipped my drivers side mirror and badly damaged it - is there a way to get it replaced cheaper. It could be well over £200 from a Ford dealer for a replacement & fitting which is a rip off. You...
You have steered me away from the higher powered versions of this engine and so (bearing in mind the requirement for more space than a Golf Plus), which would you suggest as the most successful application...
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