Fix and part exchange, or sell outright?

I have a July 2010 Jaguar XF 3.0D S Portfolio. I was planning to change in March and this morning found the rear tyres need to be changed (10k miles done, and £300 each) and the 'brake pad' warning message...

Diesel estate - what would you suggest?

I need a reliable estate for commuting (about an hour each way - motorway and traffic) and weekend jaunts with bicycles etc. Budget is around £6k and I tend to keep my cars for a while. I've narrowed...

Should we replace our 1998 Honda Civic?

My husband I are considering replacing our 1998 Honda Civic. It’s just made it through it’s MoT and he is desperate to keep it. I am not so enthusiastic. There were a few points of advice and the bushes...

Should I replace my car?

I have a 2006 IS220 Lexus - 105,000 miles and just had to have the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced at £1450 plus VAT - should I stick with the otherwise excellent Lexus or is it time to change?...

Smaller car - M-B A-Class or Citroen DS3?

I currently drive the newer version of C-Class and need to downsize. Like both new A-Class and Citroen DS3. M/B dealer says no deals on A-Class as new model. Also trying to sell tyre insurance as well...

Moving to a more economical car - but I don't want to downgrade

I currently driving a SEAT Leon FR TDi. I love it, and the high spec, but I am not getting to drive it as much as I used - and consequently, I am looking for something slightly more economical - but don't...

Trading-In - what if the dealer misses a problem?

If a dealer is given the chance to test drive an old trade-in, and does not ask specifically whether there are any problems with it, does he have any legal recourse against the seller if it is subsequently...

We need a second car that can cope with regular floods

We need a second car. First is a venerable Volvo V70 which is comfortable but suffers from a low air intake and our lane floods regularly. To avoid a long (seven mile) diversion the ideal car would be...

What's the best way to buy a Porsche 911 at auction?

Oh, to have the courage to buy at auction. They are still a "dark art" for insiders only in my opinion. I ventured to two BCA auctions to have a look at what goes on and they are certainly not customer...

I've unknowingly bought an ex-hire car...

On 23 November, I bought a 61-plate (registered Feb 2012) Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 85 S five-door for £9629 from a dealer. The salesman told my wife and I that the car was previously registered to Volkswagen,...