How much is a 1995 Rover Metro worth?

I have a 1995 Rover Metro GTA 1.4L 5dr hatchback which I want to sell. Mileage 37,284. I have full ownership and service history. The car belonged to my mother-in law from 1996 until 2015 when she gave...

What estate car with a manual handbrake and traditional key do you recommend?

I'm looking for an estate car with a manual handbrake, traditional key ignition and a CD player (preferably CD autochanger). What are the most recent cars you would recomend?

What's the best practical family car for £5000?

We have recently had a baby and have a dog which means we have outgrown our Ford Fiesta. We are looking for something under £5k with room for car seat, buggy, luggage and dog but don't want anything too...

What's the best trickle charger?

My Toyota Proace is not used very often resulting in the battery draining down. Will a solar powered trickle charger keep the battery topped up? I am considering a model with EOPD plug as i understand...

What do you recommend as a replacement for my Kia Picanto?

I need some advice on what to replace my Kia Picanto with. I have no off street parking (or potential for a charging plug) so need a petrol or hybrid car that is quite compact for parking. My daily commute...

How much should it cost to replace a seatbelt buckle?

My 2019 Skoda Superb Estate failed its MoT due to a rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.12d). My son has tested it and the buckle will release, but not as easily as the others. I have...

Can I still drive while my licence is with the DVLA for a medical renewal?

I am now 70 and still use my PCV licence. I sent my licence in for its annual renewal by registered post (signed for) on 24th April 2023 and it was received at DVLA on 26th April 2023. I still haven’t...

What ULEZ compliant small car should I buy?

I need to change my SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive due to ULEZ rules I looked at the Toyota Yaris Cross but it’s too big as I’m barely 5ft tall. I do long distance motorways and small country roads. Not much in...

Will the DVLA give me the details of a hit and run driver?

If a car damages mine and does not stop will the DVLA give me the name and address of the owner if I have the number plate?

Are run flat tyres more susceptible to sidewall damage?

My BMW 428i Convertible has just completed 30K miles - I "celebrated" by buying the 4th & 5th new run flat tyres - all of which have been replaced due to damaged sidewalls. I have never hit any obstruction,...

Is having only one fog light an MoT failure?

I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV and during its second service the Ford garage found that one of the lamps was not working and asked if I wanted to have the problem investigated at a cost of £105 (they...

Should I buy a SORN car that has been sat for two years?

I have the opportunity to have a car from a family friend, this car is 06 number plate has been sitting in a drive for two years with a SORN. My problem is that I am hesitant to take ownership of this...

What's a good car to replace our BMW i3?

I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range for 3-5 hours driving in one stretch, while still...

If the price of my car rises above £40k after I've ordered it do I have to pay premium tax?

I am about to order a new car with a list price just below £40K so no higher VED to pay. If during the time from ordering the car to it being delivered the list price increases to above the £40K limit...

I have just bought a 2018 SEAT Leon - do I need to change anything like the cambelt?

I have purchased a 68 plate SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TSI. It has had 1 owner and has covered 41k miles. Is there any vital maintainance that needs carrying out straight away or in the next year/10k miles in terms...

Which has the more rear space - the Mercedes A-Class or BMW 1 Series?

I am looking to buy a new premium hatch and was wondering if you could advise, which of the Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1 Series has more space for rear passengers?

I found a £12k car mistakenly advertised for £1900 - does the dealer have to honour that price?

I noticed a car on a dealer's website with a clear mistake as it was advertised at £1900 with a saving of £10,000 so I paid the deposit to reserve it. However it was clearly a mistake by the company...

Why is my 2013 BMW so much more expensive to tax than a 2018 model?

I have a 2013 BMW M6 and pay over £600 in VED but the 2018 model with same emission is £180? Seems a bit unreasonable.

Can I buy a left hand drive car with a French registration in the UK for use in Bulgaria?

We have a house in the EU and are looking to buy a left-hand-drive car to take to the house. While some LHD vehicles are already on UK plates and therefore registered with the DVLA, many of the cars advertised...

I'm downsizing from a Honda CR-V - what do you recommend?

I have a 2021 hybrid Honda CR-V and am looking to downsize while still staying within a small SUV range. I need flat loading rear space, a high up driving position with adjustable front seats (preferably...

Can I clear faults on my car with an OBD reader?

I have a 2007 Jaguar XKR. When I plug in a reader under the dashboard I see historic and intermittent faults. Can I have these removed by a garage or by myself as when trying to sell the car potential...

Are there any new cars available without keyless entry?

What new cars are available - up to say £30k - without keyless entry? I don't want to go back to 1960s level of security!

What would you suggest as a cheap towing car?

I have about £6500 (including trade) to spend on something bigger to replace my Vauxhall Corsa. I need something that's able to tow our track cars (a 2003 MINI Cooper S and an MGB) on the odd weekend and...

Can I have two different size tyres on my car?

My 2016 Fiesta has alloy wheels and there are two different recommended tyre sizes- 195/45/16 and 195/50/16. I currently have 4 x 195/45/16's on the car. Which size tyre should I be using and does it make...

What's the best car for a tall elderly driver?

With the ULEZ zone due to expand I need to change my diesel Toyota Corolla Verso for something compliant. The problem is I am 6ft 10 inches tall and have arthritis in my spine which makes getting in and...

Does the top speed of an electric car drop when the battery is low?

The top speed of my electric bike drops slightly when the battery charge is low. Does the same thing happen with electric cars?

What should we replace our Volkswagen Golf with?

What is the most efficient, comfortable and fairly stylish car you would recommend to replace our ageing but otherwise excellent 2015 Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion. We like the size, the fuel economy, it’s not...

What performance estate should I buy?

I am a 73 year old petrol head. I have a 2016 BMW 520 SE Touring and a 2011 Porsche Boxster 2.9. They are both great cars and fulfil all my needs. However, I am downsizing and really only need one car....

What's the best Toyota automatic?

We are currently looking for an estate/MPV type car with an automatic gearbox. We have narrowed down our search to either the Toyota Avensis (estate version) or Auris. Which years of these model particular...

Why is my insurer asking for a copy of the V5C?

My granddaughter has just become 17 and is learning to drive. As my wife is no longer allowed to drive we have made her car available for her to learn on but have retained ownership. My daughter has taken...

Do runflat tyres wear quicker than normal tyres?

My MINI Cooper has runflat tyres. I have just had the first service after two years at 9200 miles. The tread on the front tyres is now circa 3mm and the rear set is at circa 5mm. The wear seems excessive...

Is a timing chain better than a cambelt?

I am thinking about buying a newer car. It has a timing chain which needs no maintenance or replacement apart from regular engine oil changes. Many of the cars I am considering have engines with timing...

Can I run my car on E10 fuel?

I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran imported from Japan. It has a 1.4 petrol engine. Do I need to run it on premium petrol or is supermarket E10 okay?

What are the insurance implications of having tyres with an incorrect load rating fitted?

What are the implications for having the wrong replacement tyre fitted for a car's performance and importantly, insurance cover? 185/55R16 83H tyres were fitted when they should have been 87H.

The clutch needs replacing in my 20 year old car - should I just trade it in?

I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris. It's done 133,000 miles but needs the clutch replacing and a few other things too. Is it worth having the work done or should I trade it in?

Should I buy an ex-press car?

I have seen a Mercedes AMG E63S for sale, it was formally a Mercedes-Press car and I have seen it featured in press articles. Should I be put off by this or add it to my shortlist?

Should I replace by 9 year old Toyota Land Cruiser or keep it?

I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible with 90k (bought about 3 years ago). They are claimed to be reliable am I better holding on to it and 'running it into the ground' or should I regularly trade...

Do I need a Crit'Air vignette for an electric car?

Do I need a Crit'Air vignette for my Mercedes EQA for Cherbourg and the surrounding region?

Why will my insurer not cover my new car?

I've just bought a Ford Focus ST-Line X 2020, and when I tried to insure it with my current car insurers, they just replied we don't insure that type of car with no explanations, so we went else where....

What comfortable car would you recommend that's easy to get in and out of?

My wife and I are both suffering from ageing we are looking for a car which is easy to gain access and getting out. We have looked at a Skoda Kamiq, Honda Jazz and the Kia Niro. Would you have a suggestion?...

What automatic petrol SUV do you recommend?

I need to get a used automatic petrol SUV but which would you recommend? My soon to be 13 year old Nissan Qashqai diesel is about to die.

Will changing away from runflat tyres help the ride comfort on my BMW?

I have owned a BMW 320i XDrive from new in 2016. I have always found the ride to be noisy and hard but enjoyed the sharp steering and power response. The car has done 25000 miles and I anticipate the original...

I bought van and have discovered it has differing VIN numbers - where do I stand?

I bought a van a year ago with an MoT. I went to renew the MoT and was told that it has different VIN Numbers. Where do I stand to give it back?

I bought a car that was advertised as ULEZ compliant but turned out not to be - what can I do?

I recently purchase a vehicle which was sold as being ULEZ compliant. I asked the dealer to confirm this which they did in writing. On completion of the purchase I checked the V5 from which it is clear...

Can an MoT advisory be challenged?

My car has just passed its MoT but with an advisory to monitor/repair a 'slightly distorted' road wheel. Although it's only an advisory, it's still quite a blight on my car should I wish to sell it this...

Can you buy a new car with a CD player?

Are any car manufacturers supplying cars that have a CD player, as well as radio and in-car entertainment systems ?

Should I use one pedal driving on my EV on motorways?

I have a Toyota BZ4x with one pedal driving. Should this be used on a motorway or dual carriageway? When I switch it on I can feel a retardation which presumably would effect power consumption.

Are there still delays at the DVLA in re-issuing driving licences?

Is there still a backlog with the DVLA regarding re-issuing driving licences after medical clearance from a consultant. If so is it known how many cases are in the backlog and for how long?

Can I reject a car because the hybrid range is less than what I was told?

I have just got a '67 plate BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. I was (verbally) told the battery range was 28 miles by the dealer, I now find it is actually 13 miles. Is this grounds to reject the car?

What use is no claim discount protection in the event of a vehicle theft?

What use is no claim discount protection in the event of a vehicle theft?