DSG of Thornhill writes…

I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 Litre Diesel with a DSG box that I like. Is this box available outside the Audi/Volkswagen Group

Family plan

With sons of 7 and 4 and twins arriving in 6 weeks we need to replace our trusty old SAAB 900, within a budget of £15k. We live in London but most mileage (to about 10k pa) will be on Motorways in the...

Which used car would you recommend in the 1.6-litre range?

I am looking to buy a used car, up to seven years old, and I'm wondering which type of car in the 1.6-litre range is quite cheap to tax and insure.

Can I insist on a replacement part rather than a repair after my Ford Galaxy was reversed into?

My parked 5-year-old Ford Galaxy was reversed into causing damage to the bumper, hatch and tow bar. The driver's insurance assessor has inspected my vehicle and is insisting the hatch is repaired. I don't...

Are the 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec diesel and new Volkswagen Polo available with cruise control?

I intend buying a new car soon, but I cannot decide between a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec diesel or a new Polo diesel. Also is it possible to get cruise control on either one?

What happens to the fuel in the tank of my Ford Mondeo which is being scrapped?

The clutch went on our Ford Mondeo today and we were towed back to our local garage. The quote for replacement was more than the car is worth, so we have decided not to proceed. The problem is, we had...

Is it common for misfuelling inhibitors to prevent filling with the correct fuel?

My 2009 diesel Ford Mondeo is fitted with a misfuelling inhibitor. I called in at a recently-refurbished Esso station in Stoke-on-Trent at the weekend to find both the petrol and diesel nozzles were the...

How can I export my Ford S-Max to Singapore?

I am looking to export my one-year-old Ford S-Max 2.5T to Singapore. Do you have any advice and can you recommend an agent to help me ship and import the car into Singapore?

Is there a fault with my Ford Fiesta's starter motor?

I am having trouble with my diesel Ford Fiesta 1.7 TD's starter motor. If I stop and start a lot, the motor takes a lot of time turning over and on a couple of occasions has flattened my battery. Does...

What are the pros and cons of leasing a car?

I am considering leasing my next car. I need a very reliable car for the forseeable future due to family commitments and need no unexpected bills! I would like a Ford Fiesta diesel 1.4 or something similar....