I was sold a new battery when the fault was actually a failed alternator - can I get a refund for the battery?

The 2-year-old battery in my Vauxhall Astra 2.2 Coupe failed to start the car during the recent spate of cold weather. After recharging it, it again failed a few days later and so I charged it up again...

Loss of key

I've lost my spare Astra key (2005). Where to get the cheapest replacement? Tried Thimpsons key replacement store but could not do it.

Where can I take a 'refresher' driver training course?

I have just purchased a new Corsa to replace my old model, and feel that it is time I had a "refresher" driving course. I passed my test in 1963 and at age 68 expect I have picked up some bad habits (although...

Can you recommend an estate car with a large loading bay?

I have been around and measured the loading bay height of just about every estate there is, comparing them with my present Vauxhall Vectra's size, which is 79cm high x 108cm wide x 177cm to rear of back...

Is the Volkswagen Eos worth almost £7,000 more than the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop?

We are both in our 60's and my wife wants to exchange our Skoda Fabia for a folding metal roof cabriolet. Reviews suggest that a Volkswagen Eos would be the best buy. However, the new model is not available...

Can you recommend a small, automatic car with good suspension and a comfortable ride?

We seem to feel every road imperfection that our 3-year-old automatic Astra traverses on the short journeys we mostly make. The Citroen C5 we had previously was better, but like driving a battleship. A...

astra 1.7 cdti life

The problem I have is when I turn a corner the CD goes to radio and when I turn the heater fan on after a while the dash lights and radio go off, what can be making this happen? It has left standing for...

Parking Sensors

I think I recently saw some wireless parking sensors advertised. I am hoping to get a new Vauxhall Insignia which will need them. Can you recommend an alternative to the factory fitted option, and how...

Corsa 1.2 Cam bolts

You have advised changing cam retaining bolts on current Corsa 1.2 petrol models. What should be done if the dealer refutes the necessity? Does this have to be done at each annual service or only the once?

Please recommend an automatic for an elderly couple capable of carrying golf bags and electric trolleys?

Can you please recommend an economic automatic car, not van, to accommodate at least a husband of 82 and a wife of 77 with arthritis, two golf bags and two electric trolleys. We currently have one car...