Questions from December 2018
I want to replace my old 2003 Smart as a runaround. I need two doors, preferably four seats which when not used gives me a good space for a load. An automatic would be good if possible. The car needs to...
I have a 1992 Ford Escort Cabriolet. I have had it from new and wondered would this be considered a classic car now?
My daughter has recently passed her driving test and I would like some advice on the best first car for a young driver. My maximum budget is £5000. The car will be primarily used for travelling to and...
Why does my V5C form say 'none' under former keepers?
I’d like to replace my Skoda Roomster with something old dog-friendly. My two border collies are getting old and need something with a low sill height to make getting in and out easier. We tend to do mainly...
If the Honda Accord is such a good car, how come Honda has stopped selling them in the UK?
I have a problem with a BMW X5 3.0d. When it's cold it seems to be very slow to change gears. However when I get to the top of the street all seems to be okay. Is there a quick fix?
How can I retain the registration of my vehicle if it is still on the vehicle (in case it is written off)? The DVLA website only seems to deal with transfers or removals.
I am having to change my 2008 Nissan X-Trail and want to buy a more environmentally friendly car. However, I live in an upland area of Wales where we get high snowfall in winter in the hills. Would a two...
If I slightly damage a car but agree to pay for the repair without going through insurance, what sort of receipt should I get from the other driver to say they are happy with the repair?
I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion, owned since 2013 and had lodged a claim under the group action against Volkswageb following the emissions scandal. I have since been advised that my engine...
My Rover 75 had a gearbox oil change last year. In lower gears there is a whining noise which disappears when we reach 30mph. Is this likely to be a problem?
We own a flat in Edinburgh which we let. Someone has left a van in the parking place for the flat for many months. The police say they cannot do anything as it is a private car park. I do not know the...
Surely on a slip road one should give way to a lane they want to enter? Braking for a vehicle wanting to join could cause an accident. One has to be aware what is legal as well as sensible.
I can’t get my Vauxhall Cavalier to start. I can’t seem to get any fuel through, but I had to move it tonight and while it was being towed I put it into gear to see if it would bump start - the engine...
My insurer has declared my car a write off following an accident that was my fault (with no other vehicles involved). I am concerned that the market value they've quoted for my car appears low. I asked...
I have a Xiaomi M365 folding electric scooter. The other day I was stopped by the police who told me it needed three wheels, brake lights that didn’t blink and were at the correct height. They threatened...
I bought a vehicle from a dealer two and a half years ago. It has had the same mechanical issue four times and I have now discovered this is due to it being in a serious accident I am not aware of. What...
I bought my daughter her first car - 2000 Nissan Micra. It's started leaking water into passenger footwell pretty badly. I checked the door and windscreen seals but it seems to be coming from under the...
I have had problems with water getting into the front of my car through the air vents if the drain in the air box gets blocked, usually by leaves. How can I stop this?
I have been quoted £300 for a first service (10,000 miles) on my 2017 Audi A1 1.0 TFSI by my Audi dealer. I can't go to another garage as it is still under warranty. Do you think this is about right?
My son is changing his Mazda 2 but needs a bigger boot for the impending arrival of his first child. He has seen a 2018 Hyundai i30 for £12k but is something you feel is better for the budget?
I have a much loved Toyota MR2 which has just been written off. As I am now in my mid-60s I feel a higher car with power steering is probably the way to go. My MR2 is automatic and I would like another...
After viewing a house for sale via an estate agents (but shown around by the vendor) the electric gates of the property closed on my car. The vendor agreed by text to reimburse me after showing him a quote....
A year ago my son was driving home from work after nightfall. In an urban area, with not particularly good street lighting, he came to a cross roads. Having ascertained that the main road was clear, he...
I recently found a note in the windscreen of my Toyota Prius, parked in a shop car park, saying the car had been jacked up and something removed from under the car (an employee of the shop just happened...
My 1975 MGB GT has been off the road since at least 2006. Having renewed and rebuilt the brakes and suspension, does it need an MoT before driving on the road?
My Mk1 Vauxhall Cavalier was registered in September 1978 so is now 40 years old and the tax expires 31 December. Can I change the V5C to Historic now and avoid paying tax to keep it on the road or do...
I'm looking at buying a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2. The car is excellent with a new MoT by a trusted specialist but the engine has a tap from a hydraulic tappet. It has had little recent use and it is...
My Mazda MX-5 is covered for the winter and wired to my battery charger, so I cannot move it. The tyres are Bridgestone Portenza 205-45R17 84W CKC4509. What is the safest maximum I can inflate them to...
I would like to buy a used car for everyday use and that's good on the motorway for less than £5000. What do you recommend?
Does the sign on the car dash indicating a speed camera mean that the camera is active?
Which spark plugs are best for my 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 petrol?
I have a budget of £3000 and would like to get a used estate car and diesel. What are the best ones to be looking at for reliability and economy?
The passenger side seal on my Toyota Carina E is letting water drip in and flood the footwell. Where can I get a replacement seal for this? I have tried replacing with a generic seal off eBay but it is...
Can I use a battery conditioning charger (I think that’s the term) through a 12v socket in my car’s cabin? Obviously not one wired through the ignition switch.
In July 2018 my friend bought a 2004 Ford Focus with 77,916 miles on the clock. The trader's website states that they check that all mileages are genuine. In November I checked the MOT records and found...
I keep 10 litres of unleaded petrol in an approved metal cannister in my car boot for emergency use. As I keep my tank topped up, the contents of the can have now been sitting there for two years. Would...
What do you say to buying a car that has been in a Category S accident? It is fully repaired and MOT'd?
While reversing cameras are now common on cars I am not aware of any manufacturer offering a factory fitted dash cam even at extra cost? Such a feature could easily be incorporated in the interior mirror...
I am trying to find a part for my car - it's the fuel line that goes from the fuel filter to the engine, a small piece of plastic pipe with a fitting on either end. I have tried all my sources, even Ford...
I had rubbish fly off a lorry that damaged my car. It was going the other way so I have no idea who it was, so have to claim off my own insurance. If I had a dash cam, I might have caught the company's...
Is it okay to fit winter to rear wheels only on a rear wheel drive car?
I bought a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 with a mileage of about 100000 in October. About a week ago my car started to make a loud noise so I took it to a garage yesterday and was told that the whole front exhaust...
I'm looking at buying a car that is a Cat S write off. Should the garage selling this have documentation showing what repairs were undertaken to put it back on the road and is there any legal requirement...
How many Triumph GT6 convertible cars were made and sold between 1966 and 1974?
I read with interest your article on the varying rules throughout the EU on the use of dash cams. Is it safe to assume the same applies to the cameras bikers often fit to their helmets? I’m in the process...
I was offered cheaper insurance if I insured two cars with Admiral. I told them I had a Citroen C3 and a Mitsubishi L200. They told me that L200 is a van so doesn't qualify. The fact that it’s a private...
What petrol or hybrid cars would you suggest with high mpg (45/50+) that have a high seating position and easy to get out of. I have a max budget is £2500.
I have a 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible which is garaged and only used infrequently in the winter on bright dry days. I have a Draper Battery Master and would like to use it to maintain the charge in...
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