I hit a van parked on double yellows - is it my fault?

There was a large delivery van parked on a double yellow line blocking the lane of traffic. I had to reverse from beside the van to behind it to let another car pass me on my right hand side. While I was...

What do I have to do to put my Cat S car back on the road?

What do I have to do to put my Cat S car back on the road?

Do any small cars have sliding rear seats?

My wife has a 2014 Hyundai I10, which we use for shopping and transporting our two grandsons in Isofix car seats. The boys are growing, now 6 and 3, and have started to complain of lack of legroom. We...

My car has been seized by the police - what do I do about insurance?

My car was impounded by the police because it is suspected of being in a crime (not by me) and I won’t be getting it back until they have have finished the investigation. I am buying a cheap runaround...

My car is serviced by friend rather than a dealer - does this make a difference to the warranty?

My Mazda 6 turbo has failed. My local dealer says that Mazda is aware of this problem and will offer a goodwill gesture of £1000 towards the cost of a new turbo. Problem is that my car is serviced by a...

What's the best way to give my paintwork a makeover?

I have just bought a Ford Mondeo on a 60 plate. I'd like to give the paintwork a bit of a makeover - it's not bad but needs freshening up a bit. What do you recommend?

How can I keep my new car safe from being broken into?

My BMW X5 (less than a year old) has been broken into twice recently. The second time I had definitely locked the car and both keys had been in faraday pouches. It seems that the people who clone the key...

Should I have to pay to have my tyre pressure sensors reprogrammed by a dealer?

At a recent annual service for my 2017 Peugeot 3008, I requested that the front and rear wheels be swapped round so that tread wear was evened out. However, I was informed that although this was possible,...

Our lease car was resprayed - why are the lease company charging us £700?

I have just returned a car at the end of the two year lease. While we had it, we had a non-fault accident and one side of the car had to be resprayed. The work was carried out by an approved body-shop...

What is the best way to counteract the excessive demands for excess damage waiver cover on hire cars?

I will be hiring a car in Australia next month. What is the best way to counteract the excessive demands for excess damage waiver cover?

Is a dealer contractually bound to deliver a new car at the price agreed at the date of order?

I ordered a new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, paying a £500 deposit. I'm serving in the military and took advantage of the discount offered while keeping the total build price under £40k, therefore not straying...

I want to install electric charging points at my office, how do I begin this process?

My friend runs a small business with about 50 employees. He wants to install one or two car charging points in his office car park because an increasing number of his employees are buying electric vehicles....

We caused minor damage to a car while parking - how is it now apparently £200 to repair?

My wife reversed into another car while parking with practically no damage to the other vehicle. The owner made a big fuss and we took a photo of the so called damage and gave him our name and address....

Should my son add me to his insurance policy as a named driver?

Is it permissible for me to buy a car for my son and let him pay the insurance with me as a named driver?

What's causing the loud noise coming from my car when I accelerate?

I have a 2006 Honda Jazz, which has started making a noise when I increase in speed, almost like I have a motorbike in the car with me. The noise then decreases when i'm slowing down. Do you know what...

I keep having to replace tyres due to pothole damage - what wheels should I swap to?

I have 225/35 R19 wheels on my Skoda Octavia vRS. I've replaced four tyres since January at £150 each due to potholes. I’ve now been offered a swap to 225/40 R18 wheels. Would this help?

A dealer is retaining the V5C of my ex-demo car - is this right?

I purchased a car from a main dealer who has retained the V5C for two months because it is a demo car. The dealer is also paying the tax during this period. I have read on another motoring website that...

What's the best quality petrol and diesel to use?

What is the best premium fuel brand for petrol and diesel?

My RAC 225 dash cam is recording my speed incorrectly - is it a fault of the device?

I see that you have published a review of the RAC 225 S Super HD Dash Cam, but did you actually test it on the road? I purchased one of these and, at a road speed of 70 mph (confirmed +/- 1 - 2 mph by...

Is there any way to get my Ford radio code without paying a dealer £25?

I have all the relevant paperwork to get my radio code from Ford, so why do I have to pay £25 just for them to give it to me? This seems to be a money making business considering they have it in their...

How do I improve the harsh suspension of my van?

The ride of my new Citroen Berlingo van is so hard. It doesn't absorb any bumps, it just thuds every time I go over any type slightly damaged road surface. I'm on 16-inch wheels. Does anyone else have...

Should new tyres be put on the front - and those switched to the back?

I had to buy two new tyres because of a puncture as a result of the tyres being old - not worn out. I suggested to the fitter that the new tyres should be fitted to the front wheels and the front wheels...

Is it illegal to have tyres over 10 years old on your car regardless of their condition?

Is it true that it is illegal to have tyres over 10 years old on your car regardless of their condition?

What's the best MPV to replace a Chrysler Grand Voyager?

I currently have a 2010 Grand Voyager which I'm looking to replace. Now that Chrysler aren't selling in the UK, what would you recommend? I have four kids so need something this size.

I've been caught driving at 35mph in a 30mph limit. Is there any way of negotiating a speed awareness course?

I passed my driving test four months ago. I was recorded doing 35mph by a speed camera and have to complete the section 132 paperwork. I'm really hoping I only get a fine and not three points on my licence,...

My car had a respray after an accident - but the new paint looks out of place with the rest of the car?

A Local Authority vehicle bumped into my eight year old Ford Focus. Their insurer, Zurich, arranged repairs via a Nationwide Repair Centre. The repairs were all to the near-side. While the actual repairs...

My insurer won't pay out what my car is worth after a no-fault accident - what should I do?

I was the innocent victim in an accident. My car was in good condition, but the third party insurer doesn't want to pay out because they say it's not worth repairing. I cannot buy a car that will be as...

My van rolled into another car, will my insurance cover their repairs if I wasn't technically driving at the time?

My van failed its MoT a few days ago, so I’ve been doing the work myself to get it passed. I finished it today, but as I let it back off the jack it started rolling forwards and hit a parked car. I wasn’t...

Is a low mileage pick-up a good buy?

I have the opportunity to purchase a well looked-after Nissan Navara 2.3-litre diesel auto. It has 9000 miles and was first registered in May 2016. The owner is fastidious about the care of every car...

Do I need to get a new van to comply with Euro6?

I am trying to understand the whole discussion about ULEZ and Euro 6. I currently drive an LDV 400 Convoy TD with side windows and three seats. Now I understand that whether I like it or not I must replace...

I need a heavy duty pick-up. Does anything exist in the UK?

I am looking for a pick-up truck that can carry a 1.5 tonne load, in the shape of an American slide-in demountable camper. All of the pick-ups available in the UK seem to be light-duty, the biggest payload...

Where can I get an original headlight for my Peugeot 205?

I own a 1993 Peugeot 205. How do I find an OEM headlight online?

What's the better classic car buy - an MGC or a Triumph TR6?

I'm dithering between a 1969 MGC and a 1971 Triumph TR6. Both are in excellent condition and both a little over £20,000. Your views would be much appreciated.

Are there any special precautions I should take to preserve a petrol turbo engine?

I have a Kia Sportage with a turbo petrol engine. Are there any special precautions on stopping and starting the engine that I should take? And any maintenance processes that should be carried out to preserve...