Why can't I use my Kia Cee'd spacesaver wheel for more than 70 miles?

I have a 2009 Kia Cee'd 1.6CRDI, and am generally pleased with it. The spacesaver spare wheel is marked 50mph and 70 miles, and is not to be used while towing, and the same advice is in the user handbook....

Ford Kuga, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage?

I have narrowed my search for what is possibly my last car to the Ford Kuga Zetec, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage. I know that the Hyundai and Kia have long warranty periods but found the Kuga seemingly...

I've got a 'Check' warning coming up on my Kia Rio's dash.

I have a 06-reg Kia Rio which is displaying a sign saying "Check" which, according to the handbook, relates to the emission control system. I have not detected any change in the performance of the car...

Please recommend an automatic family car for less than £9000?

I would like some recommendations on a good reliable family car in the region of £6000-£9000, preferably no bigger than 1.8-litre. It can be diesel and must be automatic, with some spec such as a leather...

Tug boat

We have a Volvo XC90, which we are looking to replace. We no longer need a 7-seater but it might be useful on occasions. We need to tow a 1,500kg boat trailer combination on occasions. We would like to...

Bumper car

The brilliant new Kia Cee’d CRDi which you correctly advised me to buy earlier this year (6,000 miles already) was yesterday shunted in the rear by an AA Patrol Van at Fleet Services off the M3. I will...

Why is this online car broker increasing the price for a white Kia Picanto?

There is an online car broker which is advertising new 2010 1.0-litre Kia Picantos for £6593, representing a £632 discount off the RRP. They state that the colour white is the default colour. However,...

Can you recommend a small, comfortable hatchback to replace my wife's Suzuki Swift?

My wife has been driving a Suzuki Swift 1.5 for four years and is now looking to update. She ideally would like a five-door hatchback that has less road noise and is a little softer on her bones. She drives...

Would you recommend the Hyundai ix35 or the Kia Sportage?

Which would you recommend out of the Hyundai ix35 and Kia Sportage? I have driven the ix35 and it is very nice, but I understand that delivery is now stretching into November! How does the new Sportage...

Do you know what's causing a power steering fault on my Kia Venga?

On start up, all my Kia Venga's dashboard lights failed to come on and the power steering was not working. On the second occasion this happened, all the dashboard warning lights stayed on when the engine...