Advice on next car to buy...

Quick advice required please: I am going to buy a car ASAP & have the following in mind: 2006/VW Jetta 1.9 TDI SE DSG (105K) 2005/Ford Mondeo ST TDCI (145K) 2005/VW Passat 2.0 TDI SE (80K) 2004/ Volvo...

When to change timing belt, tensioners, water pump

My wife's Volvo S40 2.0D (07 plate) is just coming up to for years old with 35K on the clock, when do you recomend that we change the timing belt, tensioners, pulleys and water pump?

Why does my Volvo dealer suggest that my car's timing belt doesn't need changing until 10 years or 100,000 miles?

I was interested in your comment to NB of Fleet that the Volvo engine in his 2.5T Mondeo could suffer timing belt problems. I have a 5-year-old Volvo with the 2.4i 5-cylinder engine and recently expressed...

Thanks for recommending McGard to replace my son's Volvo V70's locking wheel nut.

Our son recently lost the locking wheel nut for his Volvo V70 estate car, an event that must happen quite often. After numerous enquiries to the local Volvo dealer, who were not at all helpful, and tyre...

Has Volvo initiated a software upgrade on the V50 R-Design diesel to assist with DPF regeneration?

I apologise if I am boring you with this subject. I have been contacted by a local Volvo dealer who is aware that I am in the market for a new car and of my concerns regarding the DPF. They have a special...

Why did a Volvo salesman say that a software upgrade would reduce DPF problems with the V50 R-Design?

I have been approached by a local Volvo dealer who is aware that I am in the market for a new car and of my concerns regarding the DPF. They have a special offer at present: V50 R-Design D2 (1.6) with...

Time to switch?

Not usually indecisive but can't decide whether its time to trade in my relaiable Volvo V50 2.4i for something diesel. There's quite a few good deals out there but it's never put a foot wrong in 102,000...

Quiet summer tyres for a Volvo V50?

You have in the past recommended quiet-running tyres. I find the 17-inch Pirelli P7 (which I run from April to October) produces a noticeable amount of noise on most surfaces. Do you have an up-to-date...

Can I remove the diesel particulate filter on my car?

I need a diesel car for towing a caravan, and have been considering a 2010 XC70 with the 205ps Geartronic D5 engine. I don't use the car for really short journeys, but I am concerned that with such a high...

Insurance - £200 Premium for Tinted Windows

Renewal for my Volvo XC90 came through from Direct Line for a fraction under £500, this seemed high so I logged on to the Direct Line website to see what they'd quote for a new customer. A quote came back...