Are Hyundai liable to pay for a new engine on my 2011 Santa Fe?

My 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 125,000 miles, recently suffered catastrophic engine failure. Around 18 months ago, a new engine was fitted under guarantee. The cost of a replacement engine is higher than the...

My BMW alloys are peeling - should the dealer replace my wheels?

I brought an approved used BMW last month. It is still under manufacturer's warranty. When I washed the 442M Diamond Cut alloy using a pH neutral wash some white residue marks appeared as I dried it. The...

Should I remove the Mountune upgrage on my Ford Focus RS to achieve best residual value?

I'm about to take delivery of a brand new Ford Focus RS with the warranty approved Mountune upgrade. When I come to eventually sell, it do I need to remove the kit to achieve be the best residual value?...

Where can I find a list of service stations that sell hydrogen?

Where I can find the location of service stations in the UK that sell hydrogen gas to owners of cars such as the new Toyota Mirai? I have visited many websites and they just refer me to other websites...

Is there a known problem with the Peugeot 5008 electronic handbrake?

I have a 2016 Peugeot 5008 automatic that was stored for three months over the winter. I took it for its first drive of the year yesterday, but as I was pulling away the parking brake fault light appeared...

Does the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 218i feel underpowered?

I'm thinking of buying a BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 218i petrol automatic. As this engine is actually only a 1.5-litre, I'm concerned the car might be underpowered. Should I go for a 2.0-litre petrol instead?

What is the best way to sell my 2008 Kia Cee'd?

We're moving house and will only need one car, so I am selling my 2008 Kia Cee'd 1.6 petrol. I usually part exchange and am not comfortable with selling privately to strangers. I have heard bad things...

Is Vauxhall liable for the wiper motor failure on my 2016 Corsa?

My daughter has a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa. She recently had to have the wiper motor and linkage replaced as a single unit. We thought this would be covered under warranty but she ended up having to pay £415...

What is the best replacement for my Land Rover Discovery?

What should I replace my Land Rover Discovery with? I do 30,000 miles per year and it has to have genuine off-road capability because I visit farms for a living.

What cars can offer ease of entry and a large boot?

We have a Ford Focus Estate that enables us to carry a wheelchair and mobility scooter. We hired a Vauxhall Zafira in Spain last year and were impressed with the ease of entry and boot capacity. Are there...

What do you think of the new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG?

I am changing my Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI DSG after eight years of near faultless driving. I want to change to petrol as I do only 12,000 miles per year. I'm considering a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG,...

My new Peugeot Boxer has already had two mechanical issues - am I entitled to any compensation?

I purchased a brand new Peugeot Boxer from a main dealer in May 2016. In June, it started to have a slight hesitation which has now worsened and makes me feel as if it might come to a complete stop at...

What cars have a high driving position?

I'm looking for a car to replace my 2005 Ford Focus and was thinking of a 2008 onwards BMW 5 Series. My other half would like something with a higher driving position. What would you suggest?

If I SORN my Honda CR-V for most of the year, would this be asking for trouble?

My household currently has two cars and are considering going electric with both, probably two used Nissan Leaf, battery owned. This would cover all of our motoring needs, other than three or four family...

Will a Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi tow a 750kg micro caravan?

Will a Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi tow a 750kg caravan?

Does the dealer have a responsibility to fix the warped discs on my newly bought Skoda Citigo?

I bought an 'Approved' Skoda Citigo two weeks ago from a local main dealer. The car has 29,000 miles on it and is still within the manufacturer's warranty period. The first time I drove it any distance...

What recourse do I have for a fraudulent service history?

I have just privately bought an Audi A4. One reason for buying was service book check-boxes ticked and stamped by main dealer, including toothed belt at 50,000 miles. Upon checking with main dealer they...

My high mileage diesel Hyundai i20 CRDi has developed a sluggish starting problem, is it time to get rid of it?

My 2011 Hyundai i20 CRDi 90PS diesel has developed sluggish starting and oil splashed 3/4 way up the dipstick (checked after overnight standing). Coolant level remains normal. The engine has often cut...

Have I made a big mistake buying a diesel Renault Captur?

I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning?

Which MPV would you recommend for mobility issues - Citroen C4 or Ford C-Max?

I'm considering buying a nearly new MPV due to mobility issues. Would you recommend a Citroen C4 or a Ford C-Max, or anything else in that price range?

What's causing the problems with my temperature gauge in my 2001 Ford Mondeo?

The temperature gauge oscillates between optimal and maximum on my 2001 Ford Mondeo 1.8 petrol. My heater doesn't work well either. Most of the time it blows cold air and occasionally gives a burst of...

The V5C of the Audi TTS I'm about to purchase states it is the wrong colour - will this appear on HPI as a colour change?

I put a £200 deposit on a 2012 Audi TTS, which I had seen online from a dealership, so they moved it to my local garage for inspection. The car looks great, low mileage, no apparent body work done and...

My 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is doing 10mpg less than its real mpg states - is there something wrong with the car?

I've been monitoring the mpg of my 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML250 since purchase. I would say 95 per cent of my driving is done around London. According to http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/mercedes-benz/ml-class-w166-2012/ml250-bluetec...

What cars could you recommend that have a smooth and reliable automatic gearbox?

I have the wonderful 8-speed ZF auto box in my 2015 BMW 4 Series. I can't afford to keep the BMW but I do like a silky smooth automatic transmission. What cars have the best automatic transmissions, in...

I heard two loud bangs in the rear of my 2005 Ford Fusion and now it keeps losing power - what could this be?

I own a 2005 Ford Fusion 1.4 manual petrol. It keeps losing power in second gear, accompanied by a burning smell. I heard two loud bangs in the rear of car as well.

What do you think is the best hybrid?

What do you think is the best hybrid?

What easy access 4x4 would you recommend for £18,000?

I have £18,000 to spend on a 4x4. What car would you recommend as my partner is disabled?

Would buying a Porsche Boxster in Macadamia Brown Metallic adversely affect the resale value?

I've been thinking of buying a 2008 Porsche Boxster 987 in Macadamia Brown Metallic. It's a nice car but do you think this would be a silly colour to buy and would it affect the resale value adversely?...

Is it unwise to buy a diesel coupe?

I'm interested in spending up to £30,000 on a quality coupe. Is it unwise to be buying a diesel in the current climate?

Are clutch problems with the newer Nissan Micra K13 a known problem?

I own a 2015 Nissan Micra K13. After about a year and 35,5000 miles (still on warranty), the clutch in the car broke down and the local Nissan dealer refused to fix it on his own expense. I know how I...

What warranty company do you recommend?

I have a Range Rover Sport that will be coming out of warranty soon. What is the warranty firm you would recommend? Not necessarily the cheapest, but one that would carry out any required work without...

I do 6000 - 7000 miles annually, should I buy a petrol or hybrid Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I'm thinking of changing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI for an E400 petrol or an E300 hybrid. I drive 6000 - 7000 miles annually, normally 20 mile journeys with occasional European trips. What is your...

For £20,000, should I get a petrol driven Mazda 4x4?

I have £20,000 to spend on a small 4x4. What do you suggest I get? I like the petrol driven Mazda.

Why won't the boot button work on my Ford Mondeo?

My 2011 Ford Mondeo boot button isn't working, but will open on the key fob remote. Ford have tried a new micro switch but it isn't that. They say it needs further investigation but that could be an expensive...

How often does the pollen filter in a Nissan Note N-Tec 1.4 need changing?

How often does the pollen filter in a Nissan Note N-Tec 1.4 need changing?

Should I buy a petrol Volkswagen Golf VII Estate 1.4 TSI?

I've decided to trade my Volkswagen Golf TDI for a petrol version for DPF and EGR reasons (I do too much city driving). I'm considering a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI estate, but have heard bad things...

A trader won't compensate me for missing extras - do I have legal recourse?

My used car was advertised and sold to me as having metallic paint and climate control. Three months on, I've discover that it has neither. I took your advice and requested that the trader compensate me...

Can I fit 16-inch rims on a 2004 Toyota Celica?

Any idea if I can fit 16-inch rims on a 2004 Toyota Celica? It has 17-inch rims at the moment.

Will our car battery go flat if we leave it parked at the airport for six weeks?

We're travelling for six weeks in the summer. Will the battery go flat if we leave our Porsche Macan at airport parking?

Is the auto gearbox on the 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 unreliable?

I have a 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X with an automatic gearbox. It's done 70,000 miles and is a good car with no problems so far. I've heard that this type of box becomes unreliable after such mileage....

How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission?

I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai? I'm looking for a used small/medium automatic...

Will the battery go flat if I stow away my MG GS for a month?

Will my MG GS be okay being stowed away for a month or will the battery go flat and will I lose the radio code?

Is £4000 a fair price for a high mileage 2008 Honda Civic?

I'm looking at getting a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC. It's showroom condition; one owner and full service history for £4000. It will come with 6 months warranty from the garage. It has 99,000 miles on...

What petrol replacement would you advise for my Citroen DS3 HDi?

Any ideas of replacement for my four year old Citroen DS3 1.6 diesel? I would like to move to petrol as I'm no longer living in the countryside so mpg has dropped, I do about 8000 miles per year.

Which is the better engine, the Kia Kappa 1.0 turbo or the Mazda Skyactiv 1.5?

I'm used to driving a small diesel but I now want to change to a small petrol car. I'm looking at the Kia/Hyundai 1.0 turbo engine in the Kia Rio, they seem to be high torque (171Nm kicking in from 1500...

Which petrol estate cars would you recommend for reliability, fuel economy and performance on a £12,000 budget?

I want to buy a petrol estate car, manual, up to 5 years old on a budget of £12,000. I'm looking for something reliable and economic, but also fun to drive. The current short list is a 2012 - 2013 Ford...

I'm considering a petrol Audi A3 saloon - is it easy to adjust to after being used to the torque of a diesel?

I've owned two diesel Audi A4 which I have been very pleased with. I'm now considering an Audi A3 saloon with the 1.4 petrol engine. I was pleasantly surprised with the performance during a short test...

Is the Peugeot 108 1.2 VTi worth buying if I only do short trips?

I only do short trips the majority of the time, is the Peugeot 108 1.2 VTi worth buying? Also, will I be able to fit a cycle rack?

As the main driver of my company van, should I get insurance in my name or a company policy?

I have a van which is owned by my company, so the company is named as the registered keeper on the V5/55 document. As the company is the registered keeper and owner of the van, as the main driver do I...

What does an anti-pollution warning light on my 2004 Citroen C5 suggest?

I've just acquired a 2004 Citroen C5 saloon that's done 100,000 miles. I've been driving it for a few weeks now and have an anti-pollution warning light on the dash. Is this serious? There is some service...