Squeaky wheels...

I have a Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 (09-plate). A continuous squeaking comes from the wheels but stops when I depress the brake pedal and also when I turn the steering wheel left or right. It starts again when...

Juddering clutch on 57-plate Astra

I am experiencing clutch judder in my 1.6 petrol Astra in 1st, 2nd and reverse gear. The car has done 41K miles and is a '57 plate. I bought it last Friday and have a 3 month warranty with the local dealer. To...

Which wheels for an Insignia?

Am looking at buying the above model - 2012 plate. Are there any problems I should look out for? Are 18 inch wheels the best option for ride comfort? Any advice on alternative cars?

Excess oil consumption?

My daughter's car was serviced in September. When she came to visit last week, my husband checked her oil level to discover it was very black and half full. The garage has since stated that being a...

What does this ECN code mean?

For several weeks, I've had an intermitent hesitation under acceleration on my Vauxhall Zafira B 1.8-litre petrol. I have been told to perform a pedal test and I have the ECN code of 036504 come up. What...

Looking to buy a small automatic petrol hatchback as a second car.

I have recently bought a Mercedes-Benz C-Class auto, and in order to make things easier for my wife and I, it might make sense to purchase a small automatic as a second car for short trips. Annual mileage...

My car's service history was missing - now it's fictional

I bought my 2009 Vauxhall Antara from Motor Parks (Preston) in Sept 2012. At the time, I was told by Salesman that it was ex-Mobility, and had a full service history. However, the company has lost the...

Mum's looking for an easy to get into car

I have an elderly mother who is now finding it difficult to get into a normal car. Can you suggest small and medium cars that have high seating/floorpans? Not necessarily 4x4s...

Spare wheel for Astra Sports Tourer

My Astra Sports Tourer is fitted with 18in alloy wheels, I've been trying to purchase a spare wheel from Vauxhall, but their customer care department say I can't have one as my car is fitted with 18in...

Advice needed: I want a small secondhand car

Could you recommend a good small car suitable for an elderly, but as yet mobile, lady. It's to be used primarily for short journeys and town work - no preference for auto or manual. My budget is around...