Are cars on finance going to be fitted with "killer switches" in case customers can't make the payments?

In case you missed it in the newspapers recently, there was a feature on car finance firms that are worried about customers who may not be able pay for their cars. They are installing "killer switches"...

Why has my insurance premium increased for a lower insurance group car?

I just replaced my 2009 MX-5 2.0 Roadster 175PS with a 2011 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 diesel 115PS, both valued at £7000. I'm 62 and retired. My insurance company want to raise my premium from £425 to £600....

A teenager damaged my car and won't give me his name - how do I get him to pay for the damage?

I own a catering trailer and was preparing breakfast for the leavers at a local public school who had hired out a private village sports centre. The school leavers were worse for wear from alcohol and...

Can I tow a small caravan with an electric car?

I'm contemplating joining the green revolution and buying an all-electric or hybrid car. However, I want it to be able to tow my very small Eriba Puck caravan. Is this possible and permissible? I had a...

My 2003 Nissan Almera keeps overheating, what's the issue?

I have a 2003 Nissan Almera which keeps overheating. The water pump, thermostat and radiator cap are new. Could you help me?

Why is my new Ford Fiesta jerky when I pull off?

I have a Ford Fiesta 1.0T EcoBoost, it's a Powershift purchased from new in April 2017. It's very nippy but when I pull away not from cold it can be a bit jerky. Can you help?

I received a £100 parking fine - is it fair?

I recently left my car parked in a car park for an hour and a half while I went shopping. I've now received a parking charge for £100. Is this fair?

Should I replace my 2009 Skoda Fabia TDI?

I have a 2009 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI from new, part of the original scrappage scheme. It's fully maintained with a mileage of 113,000, primarily due to two trips to Spain each year. Should I consider replacing...

The temp gauge on my 1994 Audi 80 works intermittently - what is causing this?

My 1994 Audi 80 2.0E ABK engine has a temperature gauge that works intermittently. I've replaced the sender but this has made no difference. I'm sure the thermostat is okay as the heater output seems fine...

What's the best way to pay for car insurance, monthly or annually?

What's the best way to pay for car insurance, monthly or annually?

Why did We Buy Any Car offer me so little money for my 1981 Rolls Royce Spirit?

We Buy Any Car should be called We Steal Any Car. They have just offered me £50 for my Immaculate 1981 Rolls Royce Spirit with a full service history.

My 2011 Audi A3 is using a lot of oil - do I have any rights with the supplying dealer?

I bought a 2011 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI six months ago at 45,000 miles. I've used four litres of oil to cover 6000 miles since my purchase. This is just within the handbook tolerance but I'm concerned that oil...

Should I idle the engine of my petrol car after a long run just like you advise for turbo diesel owners?

You have wisely advised owners of diesel turbo cars to idle the engines after a fast run before switching the engine off. Is the same advise also applicable to petrol TSI cars, such as the Volkswagen Polo...

Can we reject a car because the dealer lied about the service history?

My son has just purchased a Volkswagen Scirroco from a 'dealer'. We checked the service record book before purchase and the last service filled in the book did not have a garage stamp, but it was completed...

What spacious, family friendly car would be more fitting than our Nissan Qashqai?

We have a 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI Tekna with 9000 miles on the clock, only had it one year and thinking of selling due to ongoing problems. I've had the a/c regassed twice, steering column repaired,...

What used, reliable, family car would you recommend for under £10,000?

I need to buy a used, reliable, automatic family car for under £10,000 as soon as possible. What would you recommend and where is best to purchase from?

How can I use the air con in a way that won't reduce fuel economy?

I know that a/c reduces fuel economy, but what would achieve better fuel economy - to set a higher temperature and higher fan speed or to set a lower temperature and lower fan speed?

I need a small, easy to parallel park car - what do you recommend?

I haven't driven in 20 years. Now I have moved to the Netherlands and need a small car that is small, easy to drive and easy to parallel park, mostly for the school run, but also so we can do some driving...

Should I buy or lease a new MINI Cooper?

Are the new MINI Cooper reliable and are parts expensive? Also, would it be better to buy or lease?

I was told my new vehicle had one previous owner, but it has two - will this affect resale value?

I bought a four year old mini motor caravan from a reputable dealer in May. It was advertised as one owner, but I had to wait a number of weeks before I picked it up from them as the previous owner hadn't...

I lost the only key for my Rover 623 and now can't get in - any advice?

I recently acquired a 1994 Rover 623 GSI from an elderly family friend. I was only given one set of keys for the car. A week ago I parked the car in the garage as normal and then went out with friends....

I'm 70 years old - how do I renew my licence?

I'm renewing my driving licence at 70 and I want to maintain it for riding a small motorcycle - a lambretta up to 150cc. Can I do it online or must I fill out something special?

What maintenance costs can I expect on my 2013 diesel Ford Mondeo?

You say the underlying maintenance cost is the reason for the collapsing of diesel car prices. I'm concerned because I own a 63 reg Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0d, with 40,000 miles that I plan to keep for another...

My insurer won't continue to insure my left hand drive car - what do I do now?

I have a Renault Clio, five door, LHD, diesel and the insurance is coming up for renewal. I phoned the insurance company to change some details and mentioned that on the insurance documents they have the...

My 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus has had the emissions fix - should I keep or sell it to avoid future issues?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 turbodiesel which had its emissions 'fix' done at 43,000 miles. Is it better to get rid of it or should I just wait and see if the DPF lasts for a couple more years?

My newly-bought used van is blowing out blue smoke - is the dealer liable?

I recently purchased a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter from a dealer with 161,000 miles on clock. I had it a couple of weeks but I'm now having issues with blue smoke - mainly going up or down hills or sudden...

Do you have any tips for getting a good deal on a van?

I want to buy a new van for private use, but the brokers you recommend don't deal in commercial vehicles. New-Car-Discount.com seem to have good reviews and ratings. Why do you feel unable to recommend...

My nearly new car has persistent air con problems - should I reject it?

I have owned a BMW M140i from new, the car is nine months old and has suffered persistent problems with the air conditioning. The local dealership has failed to fix them, so I took the car to the supplying...

Why has my Renault Captur depreciated by 55 per cent in a year?

I have a Renault Captur DCI automatic bought new in June 2016. It now has 9000 miles. The cost was £23,400, Renault advise a trade in value of £10,000. After 12 months this is a devaluation of 55 per cent....

My insurance isn't showing on askMID - what should I do?

My car is insured but doesn't show on askMID. I've phoned the insurer several times but it has done nothing about it. What should I do?

Looking for potential classic with a budget of only £4000 - any suggestions?

Looking for potential classic with a budget of only £4000. Any suggestions?

Car was written off by uninsured driver - why will my insurance not pay out?

My sister-in-law's car was written off after a collision with a car whose driver ran off. It appears the other car wasn't insured but it appears the driver has not been identified. The police have been...

When should the timing belt in my van be changed?

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter. When should the timing belt be changed?

Can my insurer charge me for a red light fine even though I didn't receive any points?

I got a red light fine but I went to a speed awareness course so assumed I didn't need to declare it to my insurer (Admiral). But they found out and want to charge me £320. What can I do now?

Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it?

I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a new fan belt on (it's on the original), grease the...

Are second-hand diesel prices likely to collapse over the next two years?

Are second-hand diesel prices likely to collapse over the next two years?

How do you advise I proceed with a claim for a no fault accident?

While parked in a supermarket car park, the rear of my car was hit by a lady driving into to the space to my right. The driver of the vehicle parked in the bay to her right witnessed the accident and I...

I don't know who was driving when we got a speeding ticket - can I be done for failing to notify the police of the driver?

I recently received a speeding ticket. However, I don't know whether myself or my wife were driving at the time of the alleged offence. I've told the police this, I have also told them we have checked...

The start/stop on my Micra won't work - any idea what might be the problem?

I have a Nissan Micra and my start/stop is not working. There are no faults on the dash board. I replaced the battery but it still does not work. The charge is fine on the battery. Any idea what might...

Where is the evaporative purge control on my Zafira?

Could point me in the right direction to locate the evaporative purge control valve on my 2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 please?

The rpm on my Audi A4 jumps erratically when idle - what is causing this?

I have a 2010 Audi A4 diesel auto. When idle, the rpm jumps erratically. It doesn't do this while driving normally though. What could be causing this?

Why won't the door locks work with my keyfob?

The driver's door and the driver's side rear locks wont work with the fob on my 2006 Honda Ridgeline. What can I do to fix this? I really don't want to take it to a dealer, they will charge more than it's...

What is the intermittent ticking I can hear after using my car?

I can hear an intermittent ticking after using my 2000 Daewoo Lanos. It carries on after locking the car and has gone on for at least 12 hours.

My wife and I take turns insuring our car to keep our NCB - do I need to change the name on the V5 each time?

My wife and I take it in turns to insure the car each year so neither loses their no claims. Do I need to change the name on the V5 every year if we do this? I'm reticent to do this as we intend to keep...

Do I need to notify my car insurance company if I receive a fixed penalty notice?

Do I need to notify my car insurance company of a fixed penalty notice I received for being in a bus lane?

If Volkswagen eventually compensate UK owners, will the compensation got to the original owner?

My daughter wants to sell her Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 DSG - which has had the emisions fix - and buy new via a leasing contract. In your view, will Volkswagen finally treat UK owners equally and compensate...

Can you recommend a car with a low boot lip for wheelchair loading?

I would like your advice on behalf of my elderly parents please. They are looking for a new small SUV or hatchback with a low boot lip to load my sister's wheelchair without having to lift it up too high....

I bought a car with cracked, old tyres - should the dealer pay to replace them?

I've just bought a used Porsche 911 Turbo and the front tyres are the originals by the look of them. They've got plenty of tread left, as they've only done 8000 miles, but they're probably seven or eight...

Should I sell my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI?

I have a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI which has done 105,000 miles. So far it's only had routine maintenance and has been trouble free. I've been offered £4000 as a trade price. The car tax is quite...

Can you suggest a good SUV with torque converter transmission?

My present Motability car is a Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG. It's time to replace this car and I want my next car to have a torque converter transmission. I have shortlisted the Peugeot 3008 SUV Allure 1.2 PureTech...