Questions from November 2012
I have read your comments regarding speed humps and would like some advice. I live in a semi in the Midlands. There are two sets of semis next to each other. We are situated on a hill. If I look out of...
Our local council is proposing installing speed cushions on the estate were we live, with one planned right outside our house. What is the best way to stop this waste of money?
I have corresponded on a previous occasion to you regarding a ticket issued on December 21 2010 and you advised me accordingly. Just for your information I thought you may be interested in the current...
Earlier this year my Vauxhall Vectra Estate was found to have a broken front road spring. My local main agent advised me that it was customary for both engineering and safety reasons to replace the springs...
I would like to upgrade my 2001 Citroen Berlingo's FM radio to an FM/DAB unit. Is this possible and what would it cost?
I took delivery of a Skoda Superb Elegance earlier this year. Three mornings ago I found that all the windows had been lowered overnight, leaving the interior open to the elements. Have you had any reports...
My aunt, an advanced motorist in her sixties, is looking to replace her much-loved 42,000 mile, 2005 Toyota Celica 1.8. Her requirements are a front wheel drive coupe with a bit of performance and novel,...
I received a parking ticket from a private operator when parking at my local college. I thought it was a student prank and threw it away. A few weeks later I got a demand for £80 as I had not paid the...
Have about £6,500 to spend and would preferably prefer it to be no older than three years old with relatively low mileage. What would you recommend ?
How long should the MoT be when buying a used car from a garage?
I bought a 2010 Polo from a local Volkswagen dealer but had to take it back to them three months later, as the car was pulling significantly to the left. They remedied the fault but at the same time informed...
I am a widow with 17-year-old twins who are keen to learn to drive. I do not want them to drive my 2006 Honda Civic and I do not have the patience or time to sit with them as they learn. How do you suggest...
Looking at the terms and conditions of the Halfords Brakes4life offer, readers should note two in particular: The lifetime replacement is covered by a fair-use policy and may be withdrawn if there is regular,...
Regarding the email from PC of Lee, I received my RAC Insurance Renewal and the premium had gone up by £150 (with no claims in previous year except a small windscreen repair). I got onto their website...
I am due to start a new job in Lincolnshire which involves covering 30,000 miles a year, 200 miles a day. Which car would you recommend as the cheapest option? I can't afford a new car and, given the high...
Any ideas please? I have a 2002 Freelander TD4 with an intermittent fuel failure. It was travelling happily then suffered a loss of power with an eventual standstill. It will start again after about one...
I want to exchange my 2004 Smart Fortwo for a similar small car, predominately used for short in-town journeys. We have another car for longer trips when three or more seats are needed. It needs upright...
I am severely disabled with arthritis and incontinence and have undergone an upsetting and lengthy ordeal with Excel Parking Services Limited. I realise the saga is too long to publish, but at least you...
My car insurance is due for renewal in two weeks and my current insurer has offered a renewal at £235, which represents a 17 per cent increase. Is this normal or should I seek alternatives?
Secondly,...
Yesterday my 2002 Volkswagen Polo petrol model, which has covered 75,000 miles, had its annual service, including a full oil change. Today, the oil looks much the same as it did yesterday - dirty and dark....
I took my 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI XI to the Peugeot main garage this morning for a service and MoT. It has covered just 39,000 miles and was serviced by a local garage for the last two years.
I have just...
I have a two-door Toyota RAV4 which is now ten years old. I now wish to replace it with a compact four-door crossover. What would you suggest, bearing in mind that I prefer the high seating position?
On your advice we bought a Toyota Verso S. We are delighted. Well designed, well built and a joy to drive. Thank you.
As many of your readers will be grand/parents of teenage drivers, would it be worth doing a feature on: tips for teenage drivers, how to find/what to look out for in a good teacher, costs/procedures involved...
In the paper on Saturday you had a question about suncream removal.
With 3 young children I've had a lot of experience with this.
At first I tried hot soapy water, T Cut, clay bars - nothing would touch...
I would appreciate if you could advise me of which car to buy. I will be buying a new car in few days and it will be used as a mini cab (private hire vehicle). I want to buy an automatic but not sure of...
Having been impressed by my husband's i20 I test drove (twice) a used Hyundai ix20 1.4 CDTi Style on 15 October 2012 as I was looking for a suitable replacement for an 8 year old Vauxhall Meriva.
After...
I'm looking for a new or nearly new small car due to size of garage and that I live on the seafront. I only do four miles a day and maybe 20 once a month at the weekend. I have a Fiat Punto but a new one...
I run a 54 reg RX300 and have been having problems trying to get winter tyres. My current tyres are 225/60 R17 and I have asked local garages and specialists for steel wheels and winter tyres but they...
I Have received a speeding fine from France for 93 Euros for doing 58km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. Can I argue about the amount, seems very high and it has taken six weeks to get the ticket.
I own an Audi A5 2007 with front eyelash style daytime running LED units, seven or eight LEDs within each unit.
One single LED within the offside passenger unit of seven or eight has gone. Halfords don't...
A 79 year-old relative wishes to buy a congestion-charge free car BUT it must have automatic transmission.
I have spent some time looking in to this and so far have only really come up with the Toyota...
I bought a VW Golf five months ago with 80,000 miles on the clock.
I checked the MOT history out of curiosity (I only just found out you can do this) and found that it got up to 140,000 miles on last...
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