What are the advantages of a mild-hybrid car?

Is there any advantage in owning a self charging mild hybrid Hyundai Tucson over a non mild hybrid model?

Is 7000 miles a year enough to justify a diesel?

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...

Is a faulty TPMS an MoT failure?

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,...

Is there an in-car communication system I can use to speak to my passenger?

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.

Can you recommend a tracker with long standby time?

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...

What are the trailer light requirements for driving in France?

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...

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How can I be sure my sat nav is avoiding the ULEZ?

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,...

Range Rover or Porsche Cayenne?

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...

I asked my dealer to supply smaller wheels for my Kia and they refused on safety grounds, is this correct?

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...

Can I fit run flat tyres to my BMW 1 Series?

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 in an accident - can I choose where it is repaired?

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 - do I need to state that he was declined insurance?

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?

How can I sell my classic Mini?

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?

Should I consider a high mileage used Toyota?

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...

I'm a tall driver and need a car with space for rear facing baby seat - what would you recommend?

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...

Can I still buy a range extender EV?

What electric cars have range extenders?

Can my son take ownership of my car while I remain the insurance policyholder?

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...

Does it matter if I have an odd tyre?

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 use my Category N write off on the road again?

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 but received a fine for parking on the pavement - can she appeal?

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....

How can I arrange a safe transfer of money when selling my car?

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 front tyres are cracked - do I need to replace them?

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?

What do you suggest as a replacement for an ageing Vauxhall Zafira?

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...

Will cylinder deactivation cause my engine long-term damage?

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...

Can I get temporary insurance cover for a non-UK resident?

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"...

What are the requirements for MoT-exempt cars in Europe?

Post Brexit, what is the MoT requirement for classic cars exempt in the UK?

Is the tailgate not opening an MoT failure?

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...

Can I safely change my low profile tyres and wheels?

The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative?

Is it correct that the five year cambelt interval has been removed for Skoda models?

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...

Can a MHEV be left for a month without starting ?

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?

I bought a Cat X car at auction but a history check shows it is Cat S, can I get my money back?

I bought a car at auction and it was marked as category X. However, once car was delivered I ran a HPI check and it was showing category S. if I take the auction house to the court, what chances of winning...

Forward Assist in my car doesn't work in cold weather - what is the problem?

Below 4C the forward lane assist camera refuses to function in my Honda Jazz so all lane guidance and other safety features refuse to function until the temperature rises above 5C. Please can you give...

What cars do you suggest for performance on the cheap?

I've had six cars since 2002, and never spent more than £900. My favourites were the Corolla GTi, 2 litre Civic petrol and 2.2 litre Civic diesel, for performance at a cheap price. Due to living in a LEZ,...

How do I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked?

How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds?

What used small SUV for rural roads would you recommend?

We require a replacement vehicle after our Ford Fiesta Active was written off. We live in rural North Wales on a small holding and travel 8k miles a year mainly on rural /hilly roads with longer journeys...

Is it safe to have a spacesaver wheel that's a different size?

I need to get a space saver wheel for my SEAT Arona SE Technology that has 17-inch wheel but I can only find 18-inch wheels. Would that be ok?

Is the Citroen C4 Cactus safe?

Please advise if a used Citroen C4 Cactus is a good buy, given its 4-star Euro NCAP rating. I think this is due to the absence of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) when tested in 2014. Should this deter...

What are the laws on parking vans in residential areas?

We live in a residential street and every day from around 15:30 onwards there is a inconsiderate man that parks his large transit van or lately even bigger van/small truck at the end of the road on a corner. What...

What automatic car do you recommend?

We currently have an Audi A6 estate and a VW Polo both auto total value at the mo £16-£17K. We are looking to consolidate sell 2 buy 1. Maybe something a bit bigger than the polo and smaller than the A6....

Do I need beam deflectors on LED headlights for driving in Europe?

Does my 2018 Audi A5 S line with LED lights need beam deflectors to drive in Europe? I am told it has flat beam headlights.

What's the best small automatic car?

I'm hoping there may be a small 4 or 5 door torque converter automatic about 1480mm high with good performance and handling about VW Lupo size. Any help will be much appreciated!

Can I get a van speed limiter removed?

I’m looking at purchasing a 67 plate Citroen Berlingo which currently has its speed restricted to 62mph. Is it possible to get this removed and at what kind of cost?

My camera detector won't work when plugged into my USB port, is there a problem with it?

When I plug a Snooper into the cigar lighter it works well, but if I use the USB outlet the Snooper screen shows a large USB logo but doesn't work. Is this because of a lack of power or is there a problem...

My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried?

We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this is normal with the Vitara and the pads we are using...

Where can I buy an autopass for French motorways?

You recently answered a question about driving in France. I gather for driving on French motorways you can buy a pass in advance which at toll booths lets you drive straight through the same lane as lorries,...

I've lost my locking wheel nut, what can I do?

I appear to have mislaid my wheel lock release nut. What are the options for overcoming this problem?

Is diesel or petrol better for a used car?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of diesel over petrol for a ten year old car?

Two houses, one insurance policy - which address should I use?

I co-own a house and have recently bought another in a different part of the country. During a year I guess I will be spending more time at the new house although that might not necessarily be the case....

How much is my 1968 Land Rover Series 2a Carawagon worth?

Our beloved 1968 Land Rover Series 2a Carawagon has been owend since May 2000. Although no longer requiring yealy MOT's, the Landy has been regularly maintaind only by professional Land Rover specialists...