Buying a used auto estate – Mondeo or Insignia?

I’m in the market for a used automatic estate. I’ve set my sights on a Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia. I am looking for a car with good economy and towing ability, as I own a 1450kg caravan. I have £10,995-...

How can manufacturers be persuaded to fit spare wheels to cars?

I heartily agree with your reply concerning the lack of spare wheels. I have a fantastic 2-year-old Astra 2.0 CTDI and insisted on a full matching road wheel as a spare (essential in my opinion, especially...

Our used Corsa has turned out to be an ex-rental - could this be a problem?

We bought a year old Corsa from a Vauxhall dealer. My wife and I were in the showroom when I asked the salesman (a modern, very pushy one): “who was the first owner of this vehicle?” We accepted the answer,...

Buying a used car - Kia, Ford or Vauxhall?

I am thinking of buying a Kia cee’d a Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra, all on a 2012 plate, 1.6 diesel and all the base model and average 10,000 miles. What would be the best buy?

Missing service history - what can I do?

I bought a Vauxhall Vectra 15 months ago, which was advertised with a full service history. However, I’ve never received the history from the dealer. I’ve called, emailed and sent letters, but they have...

What do you think of the 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4T?

My wife is thinking of buying a 12-month-old Vauxhall Astra with either a 1.6 or 1.4T (turbo) petrol engine. Do you have any thoughts on these engines as regards to general reliability, specific problems,...

What vehicle offers ease of access that I could replace my Ford Fusion with?

I drive a 1600cc petrol Ford Fusion auto, registered 2006. I originally purchased the car as I am tall and at the time had two elderly and disabled parents who need the ease of access. My needs have now...

Getting a small lease car - which is best?

I'm looking to get a lease car. I'm interested in a medium size hatchback such as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Mini. What do you suggest I get?

Low revs on Vauxhall Vectra - what's the cause?

The revs on my Vauxhall Vectra CDTI have started dropping to 500rpm and causing the engine to struggle. It only happens every now and again, with the engine righting itself after a few moments. Any ideas?

What's the Insignia VXR like to own?

I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Insignia VXR, can you tell me what it is like to own and run?