Are there any known faults with the Skoda 1.4 TSI engine?

Might I ask you for your advice on the 1.4 TSI engine? Does it have any inherent faults? I am considering buying a new Octavia Estate, and having run BMWs in the past I have no knowledge of this engine,...

What do you think of the Renault Laguna Coupe?

I drive a 1999 Toyota Celica, which I love and have owned for eight years with no major problems at all. I feel however, that I would like something a little more up-to-date. I still want a coupe or a...

Which SEAT Ibiza TSI has the 3-cylinder engine and is it reliable?

The only Ibiza TSIs on sale that I can find in 5-door SE version are two 2010/61s and they have the 3-cylinder engine, advertised as 1.2 TSI 105PS. Is this as good as the 4-cylinder version? Or do three...

Why is the 2.8i BMW Z4 £9000 more expensive than the 2.0i?

I recently purchased a very low mileage 5-month-old BMW Z4 2.0i M Roadster Auto from a BMW dealership for £23,000 which I thought was good value. However I find it a little underpowered and wish to perhaps...

What could my wife replace her reliable Honda CR-V with?

My wife has had a 2003 Honda CR-V petrol 2.0i model for about eight years and it has given her great service. She likes the road handling, size and space and how comfortable the ride is. I like the fact...

The lack of console in the Honda CR-V makes exiting the car in a tight space much easier.

I have a 2008 Honda CR-V automatic petrol version and we are very happy indeed, generally. The car is not perfect (fuel consumption and high tax rate) but it has some excellent features, one of which is...

When should I change the timing belt / chain in our Ford S-Max?

We drive a RHD 2009 Ford S-Max that we bought new when we lived in UK. It has now completed 73,500 miles. When should I have the cam belt/chain (not sure which) changed? We really like this car for its...

My husband needs a petrol manual car with a large boot - is the Audi A4 Avant worth considering?

My husband needs to replace his ageing 1999 Saab 9-5 Estate SE 2.0-litre turbo with Hersch management system. It has 80,000 on the clock. Should he look for a similar car circa four years old, or consider...

Which economical car would you recommend for short journeys, preferably a convertible?

After many years I am coming out of a company car scheme, so am looking to buy a car. I have a wish list, and a few points. Maybe you can advise? I am 6-feet 2-inches, 18 stone, and have arthritic knees....

Can you recommend a Rover specialist to look at my Rover 25 which is losing coolant?

I have a Rover 25 1.6 petrol that has lost coolant on a very small scale over the last five years or thereabouts. However, over the last week it has lost about one litre of coolant and my local garage...