Questions from July 2022
What's the best car for miles per gallon? I have heard that a Renault Clio dCi 90 Eco is pretty good.
I have a Ford Focus ST estate first registered on 1 February 2017. Can you please advise whether it has a timing chain or belt and the relevant replacement period?
All four tyres on my SUV had to be changed prematurely due to excessive perishing. Unfortunately, parking my vehicle on the drive is exposing it to all day sunshine when the weather permits. To avoid the...
I have applied to re-import my car to the UK. The application has been received by HMRC but the auto-reply states that they have 35 days to reply. Can I legally drive the car whilst waiting for the import...
The air conditioning on my 2021 SEAT Tarraco recently stopped working. I took it back to the dealer that sold it to me and was informed that air conditioning only carries a six month warranty. Surely in...
Given the long delays for new cars, what is the situation with part-exchange and trade-in values? If I buy a car now and agree on a value with the dealer on my car for the part exchange, can the dealer...
What is the best dash cam with front and rear cameras that won't break the bank?
I read a few years back that you could have your car MoT tested at a council-run testing centre. Is that still the case? How would I find my local council MoT test centre?
My brother, who is 89, has a much loved Rover 25 (his fourth Rover) but it's getting less reliable and he uses it daily, so needs to change. Can you please suggest something no bigger, with a comfy ride...
I have a 2014 Renault Clio which has black plastic rear door handles. The plastic has a paint coating which is gradually flaking off revealing the bare black plastic underneath. Is there a product that...
I am buying a car and I have been quoted £370 for the dealer to apply Autoglym Lifeshine. I think this is too much but he won’t budge on the price. Is it worth the extra or can I buy this and apply it...
I want to replace my wife's Land Rover Discovery Sport. We are interested in a plug-in hybrid. We owned a Mazda CX-7 for many years and are very interested in the new Mazda CX-60, as it offers the size...
My Kia Sportage is 2017 registration and has done around 36,000 miles (vehicle services done at Kia every time). It had a full service and MoT in August 2021. After the last year service it ran 11,000...
I have a recurring problem with my Honda CR-V Hybrid sat-nav. The voice control disappears. This is a safety issue insofar as you have to look at the screen to check you are still on the correct route....
December last year I ordered a Skoda EV which was eligible for the £2,500 plug-in car grant but it still hasn't been delivered yet due to production problems. Delivery is not likely to happen for several...
I have an injury to my hand and find my Mercedes-Benz great to drive, as it has the gear changer on the steering column. I want to update my car but have been really unhappy with the Mercedes-Benz dealer...
I am struggling to decide which car to purchase for use as a private hire taxi: a 2016 Jaguar XF 2.0 Portfolio or a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive DSG.
I will be averaging 100-plus miles per day,...
I have an 11 year old Skoda Yeti 4wd with 78,000 miles on the clock. The last Haldex oil change was three years ago at 59,000 miles. I was advised to change the oil either at three years or 30,000 miles,...
I have a 2016 Audi A4 TDI Ultra that has cover 103,000 miles. I'm now looking to replace it, what age/version of a newer A4 would I need to upgrade to in order for it to feel like a "worthwhile" change?...
We own a 2018 Toyota Auris Estate and we also have a 5 door 2017 Volkswagen Up!, bought by us as a new, but pre-registered, car, in May 2017 from a main dealer. It has done only 7,500 miles, having been...
We've owned our BMW 318i since 2004, when we bought it new. We recently had a problem with the ignition key not turning in the ignition keyhole next to the steering wheel. The steering wheel itself then...
How reliable is a used Mercedes-Benz if you are on a sub-£3,000 budget? I'm thinking of buying a used 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class C220 CDI Classic SE 4dr Auto
How do you compare Lexus UX 250h and BMW X1 (2-litre petrol, auto), models 2018-2020.
And where does Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet auto stand in this mix? Models 2016-2020.
I would like to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Estate but a low mileage, petrol automatic is £16,000-plus. Just outside my price range. Can you suggest one or two alternative similar cars which might fit the...
When I collected my new lease car last October the salesman told me not to leave the doors or boot open as it would trigger the low battery warning. I had not noticed this on my test drive and the dealership...
I applied to renew my medical driving licence back in March 2021. As I hadn't owned a car for a while a couple of years had passed since it expired. I have received forms to fill in about my medical condition...
This week I did a straight swap for a car using my old car with a second hand car dealership. The in-dash CD player is not playing my CD which played in my old car. Also, the multi CD player in the glove...
Two years ago I moved from UK to Southern Ireland and exported my car, a 2.0 Skoda diesel. With some difficulty, I re-registered the car, along with the necessary test and insurance. It was neither straightforward...
I've just discovered that without my knowledge a car hire company has made a claim on my insurance policy for alleged damage on a courtesy car provided to me whilst some repair work to my car was being...
What's the best medium-sized hybrid car for short people? I would like a bit of luxury.
I have a Land Rover that is approaching its 40th year. Please can you let me know how to get it classed as 'historic'?
I know most diesel cars have a dual-mass flywheel but cannot find confirmation on a car I am Intending to buy, which is a 2008 Volvo XC70. Do you know if it does?
I am buying a Skoda Kamiq 1.5 TSI SE, which comes with a tyre repair kit, which I would not be happy with. If I fit run flat tyres, will it need different pressure sensors and what size tyre should be...
I am thinking of buying a Mitsubishi PHEV but have heard a rumour that Mitsubishi is pulling out of the UK. Should I worry and, if so, what alternative do you suggest that will tow a 1600kg caravan?
I own a Renault Zoe but would like to change to a car with a higher driving position. My wife has an Isuzu D-Max which is perfect for me. Does such a combination exist?
I have a 2016 plate Fiesta Titanium automatic. For health reasons it has become too low to get in and out of the car easily and without pain. I have been driving cars with an automatic gear box for many...
What car is similar to a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
What is the best car for lots of motorway miles? The car must have a big boot, AWD/ 4WD and be comfortable. My budget is £20,000.
I am buying a 2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre diesel estate with 85,000 miles on the clock. Can you please advise me what mileage I should have the cam belt and water pump changed at?
How much would it cost for a timing belt on a 2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec?
I purchased a car from an online dealer. It was delivered, had a mechanic check it over and he said it's not possible it passed an MoT in February 22 as it has parts corroded, wiper blade missing, etc....
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