What are the differences between the small claims court in England and the equivalent in Scotland?

Less than six months ago I bought a Subaru Forester from a franchised dealership in Scotland. Although I love the car, it's been plagued with problems from the outset. The dealer principal is being less...

What automatic petrol SUVs do you recommend with AWD?

I want to change my 2012 Subaru XV for a new car. I've tested a BMW X1 and a Peugeot 3008 but have now found out that the 3008 is not AWD. I'm looking for a petrol SUV, automatic, AWD 1.6 - 2.0. What do...

Is £16,495 too much to pay for a pre-registered, very low mileage Subaru Impreza?

I have seen a pre-registered 2016 Subaru Impreza I RC with 11 miles on the clock at a dealership for £16,495. I think the RRP for these cars is about £18,980. Am I correct in thinking that the price the...

When should I replace the gearbox and diff oil on my Subaru Forester?

I have a 2004 Subaru Forester 2.0 automatic which is approaching 100,000 miles. I hope to keep it for several more years. Would you recommend a complete drain and refill of the automatic gearbox and rear...

Subaru Outback has a whirring noise in gearbox - what could it be?

We have owned a Subaru Outback diesel from new in September 2009. At the last MoT, it was found that one of the steering gaiters had perished causing rusting to the steering system. A new one was over...

Does the Subaru XV use lots of oil?

I was thinking about buying a 2013 or 2014 Subaru XV 2.0i but have heard about a large class action lawsuit in the US against Subaru concerning excessive oil consumption. Have there been any complaints...

Is the hand car wash damaging my alloys?

I have had my car hand washed five times at a one of the local sites. I have been complemented on the finish but having recently had to removed a wheel, have noticed that the lacquer has been stripped...

When should I replace the cam belt on my Subaru Forester?

I have owned a Subaru Forester 2006 (non turbo) since new and it has been very reliable. I've noticed that the cam belt hasn't been changed since 57,000 miles - the current mileage is 152,000. Do I panic...

Need a used car for £4500 - what do you recommend?

I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways and around rural Wales and the Lakes. I also...

Need an all-roader - which model do you recommend?

We want to change our Audi A4 All Road 2.0 TDI. Which would you suggest we replace it with? We quite like the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, SEAT Leon X-Perience and Subaru Outback. Are there any other makes/models...