Which small automatic?

We are looking for a cheap to run/repair economical car which will do about 16,000 miles a year. My wife has an automatic license & so that limits us somewhat. Five seats including three that can take...

Problem with a recently purchased used car

Bought an Insignia CDTI Elite 160 (used, 2009 58 reg). I have had it for 1 week. The car has started to judder every now and again in 2nd/3rd at low revs. After using Google, this is now a known issue...

We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest?

We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing hip and knee flexibility. I am also 6 feet...

Which cars are affected with DMF and clutch faults?

I have friends who own a Vauxhall Insignia and they have already had the DMF and clutch replaced once. You have indicated that there are other cars likely to be affected with this problem. Can you please...

Why has the turbo failed on my Vauxhall Corsa?

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi that has done less than 50,000 miles. I have been experiencing loss of power at speed and have been told that the turbo needs replacing. Am I alone in assuming that...

Buying a louder flasher?

The flasher unit on my wife's Zafira is quieter than the one on my car - can you buy a noisier one?

Buying a diesel - sensible?

I am in the market for a 1 year old, small/med diesel estate. I have never owned a diesel before and am concerned about what I read re DMFs. I have narrowed field to Peugeot 308SW, Vauxhall Astra Tourer,...

Buying new Hyundai i10

On your recommendation, we bought a new, top of the range, 2009 Hyundai i10 Automatic with the Kappa engine and 27,000 km later are still delighted with it. Dimensions and turning circle suit our restricted...

What can real-world drivers do to improve the ride quality of their cars which are supplied on large wheels?

Once again, thanks for your great 'column' in the Saturday's Motoring Section. I appreciate all your comments, and especially those on big tyres and small wheels giving a better ride, and liked your yesterday's...

Speedo failure on an Astra

When I'm driving my Astra, after about half an hour my speedo stops working. I have been told it could be a sensor but not sure.