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Should you get out of your car to help someone who has broken down on a motorway?

Yesterday I was on a coach in very slow moving motorway traffic and noted 3 lanes of traffic also moving very slowly in the other direction on the other...

Why are EVs not fitted with dynamos?

Is there a self charging electric car using dynamos? Electric motors could drive the car from a battery to the front wheels, while the dynamos on the...

When should I check tyre pressures for a fully loaded car?

Cars usually have a sticker giving the required tyre pressures for driving with 'normal' and full loads. If you need to change the pressures to drive with...

Should my used car have been supplied with an owner's manual?

I bought a Ford Focus Zetec 1.0 EcoBoost but was not supplied with a manual (I was told by the dealership that they no longer provided them). Checking...

Are crankshaft sensor faults common?

After two Honda Civics (2000 and 2003) both have let me down with crankshaft sensor problems. I am wondering whether this is a typical fault for that age...

Should I buy a 'new' tyre that was manufactured in 2021?

I saw a brand new tyre which was manufactured in 2021 for a good price and wanted to get it fitted but obviously it's 4.5 years old. Is that a problem...

When does a CVT gearbox need a fluid change?

My Toyota Avensis 1.8 CVT has always gone to the main dealer for servicing and has never had a transmission fluid change. The mileage is now coming up...

What small car has a long range?

I am looking to buy a small petrol car which has a big range. I have family who live in Currie, Edinburgh, approximately 400 miles away from where I live....

A used car I'm looking at appears to have been serviced before it was registered - is this possible?

I'm looking at a vehicle first registered in January 2021 however, there is a first service stamp in the book at 600 miles but done in September 2020....

Are there licence changes for over 70s coming?

I understand there are some changes coming for drivers over 70. The DVLA does not seem to be forthcoming and and the internet has more rumours than facts....

Is the Citroen 1.2 Puretech engine reliable?

I have seen a Citroen C3 Aircross 2023 at an excellent price £10595. My concern is the notorious online reviews of the Peugeot-Citroen 1.2 Puretech engine....

Is undertaking a lane hogger on the motorway illegal?

Previously, when people ask for your advice regarding passing dawdler on the nearside, you have said that it is not illegal to undertake. Furthermore,...

How can I get rid of a smeary windscreen?

I have been plagued for a long time with smears on my inside windscreen of my VW Tiguan. I have tried all sorts of glass cleaners including AutoGlym and...

Is the Volkswagen EA888 engine reliable?

I value your tech advice. I’m planning on buying a 2018/19 Audi SQ2 facelift. I am aware that common issues with the 2.0-litre EA888 engine have been PCV...

Why did my emergency braking system trigger for no reason?

I was driving at 60mph on an A-road, the vehicle in front was 150 yds ahead also doing 60mph. Suddenly without any warning the emergency braking warning...