What's the cheapest car to insure a 17 year old driver in?

What's the cheapest car to insure for a 17 year old that has just passed his driving test?

I put AdBlue in my diesel tank - why do manufacturers put the caps so close together?

I've accidentally put AdBlue in my diesel tank, which seems to be a really bad thing (possibly worse than petrol in a diesel car). Why do Renault put the filling caps so close together? It's a fundamental...

Why is the road tax for my Ford Fiesta van £240 per year?

Why is VED on my 2012 Ford Fiesta van 1.4 TDCi £240 per year?

What's the best, Euro6 LWB van for campervan conversion?

Could you recommend the best LWB panel vans suitable for a campervan conversion that would meet Euro6 diesel emissions standards? It needs to be reliable, long lasting and handle the weight that goes with...

A dealer sold me a car that was damaged in an accident - is this legal?

I purchased a used 2014 Audi A5 from a main Audi dealer eight months ago. The car has been leaking water into the boot where the electrics are, so I took the car back to the Audi dealer. They concluded...

What are the best cars for tall drivers?

I'm 6'4" tall. Which cars could I drive comfortably? I currently drive a MINI Cooper.

Will insurers take into account company car driving history in place of No Claims?

I've been driving a company car for three years and I'm a named driver on my son's policy. I previously had maximum No Claims in my own right, but I’m concerned that when I come to insure my own car my...

The turbo on my 2014 Nissan Qashqai has failed - do you think Nissan will contribute to repair costs?

I have a 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi, which I have leased from new, driven sympathetically and had serviced at the correct intervals (the last service being in October 2017). The car has been very reliable,...

Our 1997 Peugeot 406 SRi Turbo has covered 90,000 miles - is it time to change the cambelt?

My 90 year old father has a 1997 Peugeot 406 Sri Turbo 2.0-litre Petrol, which has covered 80,000 miles and been owned by the family from new. Apart from normal servicing costs, the vehicle has been trouble...

Our insurer couldn't recover repair costs after a no fault accident - is it fair they've now increased our premium?

My wife’s car was struck by a metal object which came from an open lorry going in the opposite direction. The damage was estimated at £1600. We contacted the police but there was no CCTV coverage. Our...

European insurers focus on the vehicle rather than the driver - why don't UK insurers operate like this?

After living in France for some years, and insuring a car which covered all drivers, I cannot understand why UK insurers base prices on the driver rather than the car. A friend in Spain insures a car that...

Are dual lens dash cameras worth buying?

Is a dual lens dash cam worth buying or should I just go for one in the front windscreen?

My 2010 Nissan Juke suffered the common gearbox fault - it's out of warranty, but is there anything I can do?

My 2010 Nissan Juke developed a major gearbox problem (CVT) which would cost over £4000 to repair. The car is unsafe now, and I've since seen on the internet that this is not uncommon. I've been in contact...

When buying a used car, whats more important - mileage or number of previous owners?

We’re looking to buy a used Honda CR-V for around £7000. What’s more important, miles on the clock or number of previous owners?

Debris from a lorry fell off and damaged my car - can I claim off the driver's insurance?

I was travelling down the motorway with a waste carrying lorry in front of me. The top of the container on the lorry was not covered and a piece of rubbish from the container blew off and landed on my...

Why can't I get more than 30mpg in my new Skoda Karoq?

I have the new Skoda Karoq 1.0 DSG. It's a lovely little car that drives well, even the DSG is amazing. However, I've done around 1200 miles and I can't get above 30mpg. The dealer said it's going to get...

Our Isuzu D-Max has gone through four sets of brake pads in four months - is there a known issue?

We've had a reoccurring brake wear issue with pads and drums on our Isuzu D-Max (changed four times between March 2016 and December 2017. The vehicle is used on a farm for average off-road (not excessive...

I own a 1993 Jaguar XJS - is it likely to appreciate in value?

Are Jaguar XJS starting to appreciate in value?

My car, which was written off (but repaired), has lost value - can I claim for this loss from my insurer?

In December 2016, I was the victim of a rear end collision. The third party driver accepted full responsibility. My car is a 2008 Citroen C3 and the damage was such that my insurers wrote it off. However,...

Is it possible to put up some type of screen on the side window so other driver's can't see me?

My daughter has to drive on the M25 everyday and keeps getting hassled by men in white vans. Can she put up some type of screen on her driver's door window to avoid this?

If you fail an Mot, are you entitled to a free re-test?

Do you get a free re-test after failing an MoT?

I read that engine oil is contaminated by the DPF in 4x4s - is this the case with all diesel cars?

I read in a recent 4x4 review that the engine oil is quickly contaminated by the DPF. Is this the case on all diesel engines with a DPF, and can it affect the life of the engine?

What do you think about FTC fuel pellets?

I've seen FTC, an apparent miracle additive that improves fuel economy and lowers emissions, advertised. The reviews are very favourable. I've never seen anything similar to this on the market before and...

I paid extra for DAB radio in my campervan - is it fair that four months later it still isn't fitted?

I took delivery of a new Volkswagen California Beach on 15 September 2017 and paid extra for a DAB radio (£350 plus VAT). I live in Bath but bought it from a Volkswagen van centre in Poole. No one told...

I was fined $510 for speeding in New Zealand - do I have to pay it?

I was pinged by a police car while overtaking in New Zealand and incurred a $510 and 28 day driving suspension. My licence will be posted to my home address in the UK after 28 days, by which time I'll...

How much is a classic Mini that's had an engine swap worth?

I'm looking to buy an 1989 Mini with 90,000 miles on the clock. The original 998cc engine has been replaced with an MG Metro 1275cc engine. It's in Immaculate condition and has had many extras fitted....

I've seen a BT Ford Transit for sale - is that legal?

I've seen a BT Ford Transit van being sold privately by an employee. Is that legal? I might buy it.

My car was repaired poorly after an accident - can I get it repaired elsewhere and claim the money from the insurer?

My Mercedes-Benz was damaged whilst parked recently. The other driver admitted liability, and a claim form was submitted to his insurer (AXA). I returned home and got estimates for the repair, including...

My car just had the engine replaced, should the mileage go back to zero?

I bought a secondhand Peugeot 208 on finance with 33,000 miles on it. It then blew a head gasket after five months of use. As it was under warranty, I argued that the garage should foot the bill and, after...

I've seen an affordable Cat D BMW for sale - should I buy it?

I'm looking to purchase a 2016 BMW 1 Series M Sport, but they are out of my budget. However, I have seen a Category D write off with a front wing replacement. It also has a small dent in the chassis. It...

How much would it cost to get my car resprayed?

I want my car resprayed a different colour. How much would it cost?

How do I find out if my vehicle is involved in a recall?

I see there is a safety recall on 2010 - 2014 Ford Focus, C-Max, Fiesta ST and Kuga for possible cracked cylinder heads, which could result in a fire. I've been unable to identify which engine is involved,...

Can I mix different brands of oil?

What are the consequences of mixing Castrol xl 20w/50 with synthetic Penrite 20w/50 classic oil?

My premium increased by £700 for a no-fault accident - can I claim this from the other insurer?

My wife's car was hit by another driver while she was stationary. Our insurance premiums have gone up just over £100 for both our cars, plus £500 for our crew cab pick (work vehicle). Do I have a case...

Why is No Claims Bonus only valid on one vehicle at a time?

We've built up a NCB of over nine years with the same insurer on one car. Recently we acquired a second car and insured it with the same insurer, who in its advertising promises to link the policies and...

A recovery company tipped my Land Rover onto its side - is it fair that they now want to write it off?

A recovery company tipped my Land Rover onto its side during recovery even though they had been advised to wait for the police to close the road. This mistake caused £10,000 worth of damage. Their insurance...

Do insurers class dash cams as a modification that you have to declare?

Is a dash camera classed as a modification for insurance purposes?

Is it unusual for a replacement DMF to last only 10,000 miles?

I had my clutch and DMF changed at Mr Clutch after the original one failed after 100,000 miles. The replacement lasted less than 10,000 miles, so Mr Clutch have now fitted a new replacement free of charge...

What lead additive can you suggest for our 1977 MG Midget?

We have a 1977 MG Midget owned from new with 45,000 miles on the clock. The engine is original and we've been using Castrol Valvemaster Plus additive. However, this is no longer available. Apart from having...

Why don't diesel cars come with an option to manually regenerate the DPF?

I'm interested in understanding why a driver cannot request their car to kick off a regeneration manually, for example, when they get on the motorway for a long journey. I have a Honda CR-V 2.2 with a...

Is a Mazda 121 a classic car?

Is a 1991 Mazda 121 Mk2 considered a classic?

Is ClassicCarsHQ a scam site?

I saw a car for sale on a website called ClassicCarsHQ and emailed the seller, but got no reply. Upon further investigation all the sellers have the same email address and map location. The email page...

How do I register an old car if the reg number isn't recognised by the DVLA?

I took my old car off the road over 30 years ago and pushed it to the back of my garage while I concentrated on my newer car. I recently moved house and sent in the old brown log book to the DVLA to register...

My insurer have handed my claim to an accident management company - should I be wary?

My insurance company, Hastings Direct, have referred me through to Auxillis for repair work and hire car following an accident. The other driver went into the back of me, but he is disputing liability...

Should I run my 1971 MG MGB on premium petrol?

I have a 1971 MG MGB roadster, bought recently as a retirement present. I’ve wanted one for 50 years and I’m delighted, but I don’t know whether I should run it on premium petrol, or whether standard is...

I've seen a used BMW 4 Series for £36,999 - so why is the road tax £450?

I’m confused with the new road tax rules. I want to buy a used BMW 4 Series. I've found a nice car, registered in June 2017 - so new road tax rules apply. It's £36,999 - so my understanding is that I would...

Is it reasonable for an insurer to request 15 years NCB history, rather than the usual nine years?

I accepted a quote for car insurance in January 2018, after completing Lancaster Insurance’s online questionnaire, which included a question about the number of no claims bonus years that I had. However,...

Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do?

We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming from the exhaust, only for it to be explained away...

Why has the timing chain snapped on my 2011 Audi A3 after only 45,000 miles?

I have a 2011 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI, which has done less than 45,000 miles. It went into limp mode and I've just been informed by the Audi garage that the timing chain has snapped. As a result, I need to pay...

The heating has stopped working in my Mazda CX-5 - is there a solution?

My Mazda CX-5 heating matrix has stopped working, which is quite chilly in winter. I've seen various messages that Mazda are aware of this issue, I was just wondering if you had any advice as to possible...