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Are DPF fuel additives any good?

I haven't received my V5C after six weeks - should I be concerned?

I bought a secondhand Mazda 6 at the end of August 2025 and the seller gave me the new keeper slip so I could tax and insure the car. I haven't received...

Where should I get the tracking of my Rover P6 sorted?

Do you know of anyone that can do the tracking on my 1975 rover 2200SC? Preferably in the Essex area?

What used EV do you suggest I buy?

I am currently driving a 2017 Peugeot 2008 which is certainly big enough for our needs but it’s time to change and time to look at EVs. I’d like a range...

Can I challenge a motorway speeding fine If I think it's wrong?

I received an NIP for doing 67mph on the M1 at 3.30am at a gantry saying 50mph due to "congestion". I was slowing down but could see down hill ahead that...

Should the dealer pay to replace the wet belt on my car?

There doesn't seem to be any recent information about the Honda Civic wet belt problem online. I bought mine in April 2021. The dealer obviously knew about...

Can I charge my PHEV from a household three-pin socket?

I have purchased a plug in hybrid which give 75 miles on electric. Can I charge the car from a domestic 3 pin plug?

Why does the start/stop in my car not work consistently?

I have recently bought a 2019 Volvo XC60 D4 with a low mileage - 20,000 miles approx. The auto start did not work at all for the first week and now it...

What year of classic Land Rover Defender do you recommend?

I am considering buying a late model (2007 - 2016) classic Land Rover Defender 110 XS. I have read that the build quality reduced overtime as LR reduced...

Should I replace a 10 year old battery?

My 2016 Honda Jazz has 50,000 miles on the clock. Should I replace the battery?

Do any sub-£40k cars come with a head-up display?

Are there any SUV's that have HUD as included in model, or as upgrade that allow for a new car to avoid the luxury car tax? If not, shouldn't safety features...

Should I replace all four tyres at the same time on my 4x4?

My 2021 Toyota RAV4 AWD has significant outer tread wear on both front tyres - almost down to the legal limit of 1.6mm. The vehicle is fitted with the...

I'm a dealer - how much should I deduct for mileage use on a rejected car?

I had a customer reject a car (numerous things wrong with it mechanically, I had already repaired it once but the faults reappeared and they were no longer...

Will the DVLA question the low mileage of my car since its last MoT?

At MoT time my vehicle has done less than 2000 miles since last test. I have been told DVLA will question this as I am over 80 years old. Is this so?

How can I view a digital service history?

I purchased a Skoda Fabia a car a week ago and the dealer said it had a good service history but says it is digital and can not show me. It has covered...