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What has caused a broken intake valve in my car?

I recently had my fuel injectors renewed at a garage. The car ran fine for two months then just cut out on a short motorway journey. I took it back to...

I sold a car in good faith but the buyer says it need repairs and wants me to pay - where do I stand?

I recently sold a 14 year old MINI which I had bought for my wife but she prefered her original car. I MoTd it and drove it for twelve miles and it passed...

Why can't I buy plain E5 petrol?

All of the fillings stations I have used only sell E5 petrol with their branded additives such as Ultimate, Nitro+, V-Power, Momentum at a premium of 20-30p...

How do I choose the right brake discs for my car?

What information and tips I should keep in mind when looking for the right brake discs?

Is it okay to leave my EV parked for a month at the airport?

I have just purchased a Citroen e-C3 EV Max. Twice a year I go away for a month and leave my car at the airport after a month but would the EV battery...

Why have my cornering lights stopped working?

My Vauxhall Insignia cornering lights have stopped working. Do they work on a fuse? Can you help me please?

What's the best used van without a wet belt?

I've got a budget of about £10k and ideally I want a van without a wet belt (just because I've heard horrible things about them). Do they exist and do...

What car do you suggest for someone with two dogs?

I have a Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid. It gives me about 73 mpg and has most facilities that anyone could ask for. My problem is the size. I have 2 dogs and...

Will changing from run flat tyres mean a more comfortable ride?

My 2020 BMW 330i is excellent except that a back injury now necessitates a more compliant ride. The original run flat tyres are quite harsh on 19-inch...

Any suggestions for an inexpensive first car for an 18 year old?

Any suggestions for an inexpensive first car for an 18 year old? We appreciate insurance will be a factor. Many years ago you suggested a Honda Jazz for...

Do I need to tell my insurer if I'm using a roofbox?

If I use a roofbox for, say, just one week during the year, am I required to inform my insurer of this? I understand that a roofbox may affect the car's...

Can you buy battery powered dash cams?

Are there any dash cams which operate only on battery? Either rechargeable or replaceable? I do not like wires from car power point/cigarette lighter trailing...

How many years do tyres last?

I have a 2015 BMW X1 which has covered 45000 miles. The front tyres have been replaced once but the rear ones are originals and now 10 years old. They...

Will charging an EV via a three-pin domestic socket damage the battery?

I would like to purchase an EV but I am unable to have a home charging point installed for a while yet. Will it damage the battery if I charge the car...

I was given a parking ticket for having two wheels slightly on a double yellow line - can I appeal?

My back wheels were slightly on a double yellow line but the ticket I was given states I was on a road with parking restrictions. There was no signage...