Achieving closure

I have a 2003/53 Fiat Punto and after filling up the water for my wipers I can't get the bonnet to close properly. There is approximately a 1-inch gap and I'm really worried it's going to fly up, as it's...

Discharge of the light brigade

I bought a BMW 320dSE Touring in just over 2 years ago. The stop/start always worked well until recently. The car has been back to the dealership 3 times and each time they say there is nothing wrong...

What could I replace my 15-year-old Volkswagen Polo with?

Having recently sold my trusty 15-year-old Polo, I'm looking to replace it with something similar in size. I only do about 1000 miles pa and the car is used for shopping, local trips and the occasional...

Can we buy back and repair our son's written-off V-reg Fiat Punto?

My son went into the back of another vehicle a few weeks ago. The car he hit sustained a small scratch - nothing else. His car sustained some damage to the front bonnet and bumper on the drivers side....

Does the petrol Fiat 500C drive as well as the diesel version?

In your road test you thought the 500C drove like a sports car and was as good as the Mini Cooper thanks to the anti-roll bar. Is this the same as a torsion bar, which appears to be installed in the Diesel...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 or crossover to replace our Volvo V50?

We currently own a Volvo V50 automatic and are keen to change shortly for a smaller 4x4 car. We have always had good reliability with Volvos, with good safety features and comfort. Can you recommend a...

Which first car would you recommend for an 18-year-old for £2500?

I'm 18 years old and don't have any no-claims bonus (I just passed my test two months ago). I'm looking for a used car for less than £2500 if possible. It must be cheap to run, cheap to insure, reliable...

It’s a stealo

I swapped my 2004 MG Rover for a 2002 FIAT Stilo 1.8 16v Dynamic. The thing is I’ve been completely ripped off. I was told by the seller that there was only a problem with the exhaust and at times the...

Just diesing

I am thinking of buying a FIAT 500 with the diesel engine. I recall that some time ago you said that there had been problems with the diesel engine but I can't remember what they were. Also, the diesel...

Should my daughter buy a Subaru Forester for patient visits in all weathers?

My daughter and husband have baby and run a Honda Civic 1600 SE Auto and T reg Escort on last legs. They need two cars as she is a medic and he is to start teacher training shortly. They are moving to...