Will stop/start cause excessive wear to the starter motor?

I own a 2012 Volkswagen Passat with a stop/start system. Can you tell me if this will this result in rapid starter motor wear?

Can I remove a DPF from a new car?

I am looking for a new car, preferably a larger SUV style vehicle (I don't like the smaller versions) but I am worried about DPF filters as I work for myself and only travel two miles to work (five miles...

Buying a car that's not moved in months - what should I look out for?

I am looking at a new Toyota Yaris TR pre-registered on a 2013 plate with 100 miles on the clock. Are there any pitfalls from buying a car that has been stood for several months?

Which large family estate car should I buy?

I'm looking for a spacious diesel estate car. I need lots of rear leg room and space in the boot. I do about 25,000 miles year, so need a diesel. I also want a car that will cover 0-60mph in less than...

Strange vibration/rattle on Saab 9-3

I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI. For the past year or so a buzzing vibration noise occurs at around 2000rpm. It sounds like its coming from inside the dash or perhaps in the air vents. There are no problems...

Good second hand buy?

Your latest email news letter indicated that you consider the Skoda Yeti to be a good cross over vehicle but under the good / bad icon there is long list of items to watch out for. I am actively considering...

Swirl flap failure on a recently purchased used car - what are my rights?

A month ago I bought an 56 plate 55,000 mile Chrysler 300 estate for £7000. The car went to limp home mode last week and the local garage diagnosed swirl flap motor failure but will not fix it. I returned...

The key won't come out of the ignition in my Golf automatic

My Golf Mark VI 1.4 TSI had a new gearbox last year - the usual DSG problem gearbox. Since then, the ignition key refuses to come out of the ignition about half of the time. My garage insists that it is...

Does the kia Sportage suffer with failing fuel filters?

Can you tell me if failing fuel filters on the Kia Sportage is an ongoing problem?

What is differences between Lusso and veloce trim on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

What is differences between Lusso and veloce trim on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta?