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We own a SEAT Arona FR auto and we need to self isolate as we are in a high risk group so won't be driving the car for the next 3 weeks. We wish to put the battery on trickle charge. We have a C-TEK charger...
Is it okay to deliver a customer's classic car, which they bought from me, during the coronavirus lockdown? I'm a trader and will deliver the car on trade plates. I need to drive 200 miles to do so. Although...
My MoT is due on 4 May and I understand I will get a 6 month extension. However, when I check the Gov website, the date hasn't been extended. If I don't get my car MOT'd by 4 May and the date hasn't been...
I have a Hyundai that was first registered on 29 March 2019 and was booked in for its first service on 2 April 2020. This service has understandably been cancelled and it might be weeks or even months...
How can I stop my new car tyres flat spotting during the Coronavirus lockdown?
We have four working dogs who need a good walk/run every day. We live on an estate and there is nowhere they can have a good run and exercise. Are we allowed to drive them out to the fields nearby to exercise...
My Renault Twingo is still under warranty and I had a serviced booked for mid May. The current situation with the pandemic means the garage remains closed and I can't get it serviced. Will this invalidate...
I have a PCP due to end at the beginning of June 2020. I wish to return the vehicle. However, is it worth trying to haggle to retain the vehicle at a lower price due to the current climate?
What make of trickle charger would you recommend to keep a car's battery topped up during the current lockdown. I'd prefer a type which operates through the cigarette lighter socket.
My car has been SORN'd and off the road for the last three years or so. I now intend to put it back on the road but it has no tax. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, can I drive it?
 

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