Could you offer some tips on buying a vehicle from a private seller?

I'm viewing a vehicle on Sunday and have read bits and pieces online regarding areas of concern. I've also done a background check via the gov.uk website and the AA website. Please would you be able to...

Is there a defeat device in my Porsche Macan as with the Volkswagen EA189 engine?

I have a 2014 Porsche Macan 3.0-litre diesel, bought new. It recorded 42mpg or better on a long run and 39mpg average on short urban runs. Porsche wrote asking for the car to have a software update for...

Is a Porsche 997 a good long term investment?

I'm thinking about buying a 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 3.8S (Gen 2 997). A good example with low miles seems to be selling for about £50,000. How would you rate this as a longer term investment (my thinking...

Does sport mode increase fuel consumption?

I've just changed my Porsche Boxster 981 for a 718. I've only had one automatic in 44 years, but the PDK is fantastic. Anyway, I know the sport button gives you sharper responses but does it affect fuel...

Can my insurer get away with an unfair payout for my written off 2005 Porsche Boxster?

My cherished 2005 Porsche Boxster 987S was involved in an accident last week and was sadly declared a write-off by the insurance company. I bought it from a dealer (for peace of mind) but the insurer's...

What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs?

My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach 8 - 10 years old. As we live in a rather remote area,...

My used Porsche Boxster 987 has a serious leak - should the dealer contribute to the repair costs?

After four months of ownership, I've just discovered that my Porsche Boxster 987 S has a permanently sodden carpet behind the front passenger seat (which would explain the heavy condensation since I've...

Would buying a Porsche Boxster in Macadamia Brown Metallic adversely affect the resale value?

I've been thinking of buying a 2008 Porsche Boxster 987 in Macadamia Brown Metallic. It's a nice car but do you think this would be a silly colour to buy and would it affect the resale value adversely?...

Will our car battery go flat if we leave it parked at the airport for six weeks?

We're travelling for six weeks in the summer. Will the battery go flat if we leave our Porsche Macan at airport parking?

What sporty, 5-door, reliable cars could you recommend?

Our 12 year old Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sportback has done 100,000 miles, so will be going, and we need a third car to back up our Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoboost and Porsche Cayman GTS. The front runner is a Mazda 3...