Which petrol Skoda Octavia model should we go for?

My wife and I drive a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C240 Elegance. We plan to keep the C240 and buy a more modern car with more luggage space for grandchildren. With no VAT, the Skoda Octavia Elegance Estate looks...

Which cars have a heated windscreen like that fitted to the Nissan Pathfinder?

I see that one of your readers, in reviewing a Nissan Pathfinder, says it needs a heated screen. Just a general question - does any manufacturer other than Ford do these as a standard fit? I'm talking...

Does my 2010 Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC ES have a DPF?

Does the above vehicle have a diesel particulate filter? No mention was made about this when my wife and I ordered one last month from our local Honda dealer. Neither is there any mention of this in the...

Does my SEAT Altea XL have a DPF?

I drive an 09 SEAT Altea XL. Does this car have a diesel particulate filter?

Is the 1995 BMW 316i cam belt or chain driven?

Is the 1995 BMW 316i cam belt or chain driven?

Which 2002-onwards cars are fitted with cam chains?

Which cars up to eight years old are fitted with chains instead of cam belts please?

Is it possible that the battery in the boot of my Audi A6 is causing my son to suffer headaches?

I have a 2007 Audi A6 1.9TDi saloon. My son sits in the back seat behind the driver and has complained of headaches after having been in the car for prolonged periods. He has not done this in any other...

Why don't you recommend the 1.8 TDCI engine in the Ford S-Max?

I frequently see you recommend the Ford S-Max, but always the reference to the 1.8 TDCi 2006-09 is negative. This week it was "avoid at all costs". Can you point me to somewhere on your site where you've...

What battery should I fit to my 2001 Nissan X-Trail?

I bought a used 2001 Nissan X-Trail from a sales centre. It was fitted with a 45Ah, 12v battery but the battery supplier says it should have a 65Ah, 12v battery. Some say 70Ah. What's the best?

Is there a database which compares the widths of cars?

Is there a document which lists vehicles in order of width and compares this year's model with previous versions? My wife needs a narrow car to fit in our garage. Previously a Fiesta was fine but we suspect,...