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What are the benefits of Shell V-Power diesel?

What are the benefits of V Power diesel?

What are the best snow socks?

Best winter tyre socks?

My son's house is looped so he can't fit a home charger, what can I do?

My son has an electric car but has been told by the National Grid that he cannot use his home charger because he is in a ‘loop’ with his semi-detached...

How often should I replace brake discs?

My 2016 BMW M135i owned since new with only 52000 miles just had a BMW Health Check which showed that the front brake discs had a slight lip and the pads...

What can I use to recolour my convertible roof?

Can you please recommend a product to recolour the dark grey convertible roof of my 2011 Jaguar XK.

How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox?

I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills....

Can I fit all-season tyres to my EV?

Can I fit all weather tyres to my ID3 EV? The fitter is concerned that only low rolling resistant tyres should be fitted as replacements or else the range...

Where can I get a ZBE sticker for Spain?

I will be driving from Santander through Spain to Valencia along the Costas to Seville and back up to Toledo to Santander., How do I get a ZBE Compliance...

What small cars have a high seating position?

I drive a Hyundai Ioniq which has been great, but now I’m in my 80’s I would like a small car with a high seating position that is easier to get into and...

Are Japanese imports safe to buy?

What happens if my keyless fob battery dies?

I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using...

Where can I find the date of manufacture on a car?

Is the date of manufacture shown on the information plates in the engine bay?

Will I retain my C1 and C1E categories after a driving ban?

My motorhome is over 3.5 tonnes and I turned 70 in July. I applied to retain the C1 and C1E categories and that worked. But in August, I received a 6-month...

Should I buy a used car that has outstanding finance on it?

The private seller has a secured loan on the car I'm looking to buy. What's the best way to handle this? Rather than trust him to settle the loan once...

Does the premium car tax £40,000 rate include options?

If I purchase a new car sub £40,000 it is not subject to luxury tax but if I add options which take it over 40k is it liable to the luxury car tax?