What are the different classifications for mobility scooters?

Thanks for your advice regarding solar chargers, I have taken your suggestion and bought a trickle charger. As well as a car, I own an electric mobility scooter that requires to be registered with the...

Is the Superb identical to the Passat?

I've owned a Skoda Superb Estate 170 DSG Elegance for nearly three years and love it. However, for the first time, I'm tempted to replace a car with the same again. When I bought it, I calculated it...

Does my Fiesta need a new dashboard?

I was driving my Ford Fiesta (2003) in normal conditions when all of the dials went to zero. I pulled over and tried to turn the engine off then back on again and absolutely nothing happened, no turn over,...

Car cuts out when towing a caravan

When towing my caravan, the engine in my 2005 Hyundai Sant Fe cuts out tackling steep hills or pausing at a roundabout. The car will restart after 30 seconds and run fine. My local garage has found some...

Buying a used Saab 9-3 - what should I check?

I am thinking of buying a 2004 Saab 9-3 2.0-litre Aero Sport automatic with 54,000 miles on the clock for £2950. Is this car reliable and is the price about right? What should I look out for?

Washer reservoir issue with Volkswagen Polo

The washer fluid reservoir in my 2007 Volkswagen Polo is leaking badly. The fluid steadily drips from under the reservoir when it is filled, causing the reservoir to empty very quickly. Is his a known...

MoT failure on headlight adjustment

A relative who has a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel has been told that the adjustment on both front headlights is broken. This means it has failed the MoT and to fix it they want nearly £400. I'm wondering...

Which speakers should I fit to my Dacia Sandero?

I have recently bought a Dacia Sandero following your long term reviews in Our Cars. Can you tell me the exact speakers you fitted to your car, so I can buy the same ones?

Folding roof fault on 307 CC

My wife owns a 2004 Peugeot 307 cc; however, the folding roof has failed - something to do with the catches close to the windscreen. My local dealer has quoted £1500 to rectify the problem. It failed...

Recommissioned engine - what does it exactly mean?

I am considering buying a classic Alfa Romeo Spider, which has been standing for several years. The seller claims the engine has been "recommissioned". Please can you tell me what the definition of "recommissioned"...