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I currently own a 2010 1.4 Golf MK6 hatch which has been excellent throughout my 11 years of ownership. The kids have grown and fully loaded trips to and from university suggest an upgrade to an estate...
I have agreed to retain the salvage of my vehicle after it was declared a total loss category N. The third party insurers have paid out the agreed settlement figure. I am going to use the money to repair...
My car was a total loss and the liability was accepted by the other drivers insurance company but my insurance said the car was not worth the excess on my policy. As a result I have lost my car and need...
I forgot to put petrol cap after filling up petrol, then drove for about half an hour and only notice when reverse parking in my driveway. Have I spilled any petrol while I’m driving?
My daughter has a Nissan Qashqai diesel and pays zero road tax. I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid and pay £160 car tax. I feel this is unfair. When I bought the hybrid I expected to pay £20 a year car tax....
My wife read an article that automatic stop start on a modern engine can damage the engine beause of inadequate engine lubrication. I told her that when the engine is warm and been running a while, the...
My sons have seen a number of decent FSH used cars (keyless entry and start) at reputable dealers (but not franchised) but have been put off when they find these only have one key. My take on this is...
I put petrol into my diesel, Freelander 2. I realised at the pump and called a fuel removal service who sucked out the petrol. After a month of intermittent staring issues, the garage diagnosed that there...
I have just purchased a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Premier AWD with 18in wheels. I live in Cumbria and although frost and snow do not seem too much of a problem recent years rain certainly is. I am just about...
Can a DPF fluid be added manually to each full tank of diesel on my Volvo V50 as my Filter Additive tank is showing a sensor failure and erratic level readings after being (power pack) jump started and...
Is there such a thing as a cordless rechargeable trickle charger, that I can buy for my VW Caddy 1ltr TSI, stop start battery? The vehicle is parked on a terraced street, on road and I have no garage,...
I'm in the hunt for an automatic car with a max budget of £7,500. I've shortlisted the Jazz and the Yaris but would love some clarification on which engines are the best as there are so many for each.
Yaris
The...
I have a 2014 Ford C-MAX 2.0 litre diesel (163HP) which is starting to show a reluctance to start instantly in the morning when cold (below 10 degrees ambient). The engine needs a few turns before firing...
Is there any advantage in owning a self charging mild hybrid Hyundai Tucson over a non mild hybrid model?
I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel engines are good doing for high mileage but many...
Usually I lock my 2020 RAV4 by touching the top of the door handle with my finger on the two lines. As of yesterday I can no longer lock the door from the drivers side door handle. I can lock the car from...
Is it legal to advertise cars for sale online and park them on the public highway? The cars have no signs that they are for sale other than online.
We’re looking to sell our BMW 330d Touring and get something like a Volvo XC60. I’ve not been keen on our car because of the low ground clearance. Are there any estate cars which have high ground clearance...
I have a 2015 automatic VW Polo TSI. I have noticed when I am stationary and in Drive that the car is not rolling forward like my old auto used too do. I spoke to a mechanic which said it’s something to...
Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? Ours have moved forward and now run over the painted "keep clear" writing on the road.
After heavy rain we have water in the footwells of both passenger and driver sides. Any idea where this may be coming in?
I have a Nissan Pulsar N-Tec Dig-T Xtronic 1.2 which has done 30,000 miles. In the last few weeks I have been getting a warning on screen saying “Maintenance Tyres”. This happens immediately on starting,...
I am hearing impaired and wondered if there was an in car communication system between driver and front seat passenger? When I'm driving I can't hear what my passenger is saying to me.
We want to fit a tracker to our WW2 Willys Jeep in case it gets stolen. It is particularly exposed so we think a battery powered independent unit would be a good option - one that is not wired to the vehicle...
I am taking my van and trailer (with my Jeep on it) to France for the D-Day celebrations next June. My trailer is 5.5m long and 1.9m wide. The bed length is 4m. The wiring system has a 13-pin plug and...
I drove my 2006 ULEZ compliant car during this week, from Colindale, NW9 to New End Square, NW3. My satnav is always set to "avoid toll roads". It said 'cannot avoid tolls'. I didn't see any road signs,...
I'm looking to buy a one year old Range Rover D300 HSE, or a Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid. Both will be around 5k miles, and I intend to keep them until they are five years old. I'm worried about bad press...
My BMW 328i has done 66,000 miles and as it’s now 10 years old I wonder whether I should arrange for the automatic gearbox to have an oil/filter change?
In 2022 you advised that it would be possible to replace my low-profile wheels with smaller wheels and thicker tyres. When I asked Kia, they refused to sell me new wheels as they said that this wouldn’t...
BMW do not fit run flat tyres as standard on their BMW 128ti, or indeed even offer run flat as an option. As old school, I like to have some protection in the event of a puncture so would like to fit run...
My car was damaged by a person who admits responsibility and wishes to pay for the repairs by claiming on his insurance. The insurer wants to have the repair carried out by an organisation with whom they...
My insurer would not insure my son to learn to drive in my car, a Dacia Duster. Do I need to state that he has declined insurance when I try other learner insurance companies?
I have a 1991 Mini Cooper 1275cc with 11635 miles in immaculate condition and full history including the original purchase receipt
What can I expect it to be worth and the best method of selling please?
Is it a bad idea to consider purchasing a high mileage current version Toyota RAV4? My budget is around £16k and I really like the current-gen model (2019+), but the only vehicles that come into budget...
We are looking for a car that can accommodate a tall driver (6ft4) and also a rear facing baby seat to fit in behind the drivers seat. We live in London and use our car for day to day tasks so preferably...
I own two vintage cars, due to advancing age I plan to transfer ownership to my 36 year old son.The cars will be kept on my premises and insured by me as main driver so that I can drive and son as named...
A recently purchased Fiesta has continental tyres except the near side front which is a goodyear with a similar tread pattern. Is this acceptable?
Can I still drive my Cat N car? My car was hit by a police car while it was parked and after 4 months of trying to get them to repair it their insurance has now deemed it a Cat N write off after sending...
My wife is disabled and parked her car fully on the footpath, the footpath was wide enough for prams wheelchair users to pass safely however my wife has received a PCNc for being parked on double yellows....
I am selling my car privately and have some concern about being scammed. I have read of all sorts of clever ways that scammers use to cheat people without them being aware. What safe method of payment...
My Peugeot 3008 has Michelin 205/55 R19 tyres. Despite only 10,000 miles the the front ones show cracking on the outside treads. Are they safe to drive with?
I am having difficulty finding an alternative to my ageing Vauxhall Zafira. They have been a versatile and practical workhorse for many years and I am looking for something with similar versatility. I...
My wife has a VW Golf which goes into Eco mode and runs on two cylinders for better economy. My problem is that in Eco mode i can hear the engine note change and feel extra vibration. I do not doubt we...
My wife is a foreign national and lives and works in Brussels. She has a current British driving license. Autonet insures me to drive my car but is reluctant to insure my wife because she is not "resident"...
Post Brexit, what is the MoT requirement for classic cars exempt in the UK?
I have damaged the tailgate on my Dacia Sandero stepway when taking off a bike carrier ahead of its MoT tomorrow. The hinges seem strained so it wont fully easily open. Is this an MoT failure and should...
The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative?
According to some Skoda dealers the cambelt does not need to be changed every 5 years now, which has been the original guidance from the manufacturer. Apparently, new guidance as of July 2023, states that...
I have a BMW X3 MHEV Hybrid, 2021 model. I am planning to be away for 4 weeks. Is it okay to leave it on the drive unused for 4 weeks? Will it drain the battery?
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