What's a good second car for teenagers to learn to drive in?

Please can you recommend a good second hand car? We are looking for something fairly cheap to buy, low cost to insure for new drivers and mostly just used for around-town driving. My wife will drive it...

The battery on my car has run down even though it's just been parked up - what's the cause?

The battery on my Opel Omega has run down even though it's just been parked up. What's the cause?

I accidentally scratched a car parked next to me - should I tell my insurers?

It's really windy at the moment and when getting out of a parked car my door blew open and scratched the one beside it. I looked for the owner it but didn't find them so left a note saying sorry and my...

Could you please recommend a car that would very comfortably fit three young teenagers in the back row?

Could you please recommend a car that would very comfortably fit three young teenagers in the back row and also has a decent sized boot? My driving is mostly around town with a weekend trip on the motorway.

Do you have to notify your insurance company if you have suffered a seizure?

Does one have to notify their insurance company if they have suffered a seizure?

Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan attract lower prices than those not re-imported?

Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan, which are apparently in excellent condition, attract much lower prices than those not re-imported?

Should I get a tethered or untethered charging socket for my new electric cars?

I'm about to purchase both a Toyota Prius plug-in and a Nissan Leaf. I have the option of getting a Chargemaster home charging unit for free via an offer from Toyota. I can have either a tethered unit...

What low-insurance group car do you suggest for a new driver?

It's my first time buying a car. I will be driving a minimum 50 miles Monday to Friday, plus weekend use. What makes and models would you suggest? I need a reliable economic car. I'm open to buying used...

Can you suggest a steering lock?

Which is the best crook lock?

Where is the best place to sell a 90s Rover?

I have my father-in-laws car to sell, it's a 1998 Rover 420d. He has had it for 18 years - where would be the best place to sell? I have tried Autotrader but they won't list due to its age.

My car has to be parked under my neighbour's tree - can you suggest a car cover to protect it?

My new Mazda 2 has to be parked on my drive, overshadowed by my next-door-neighbour's silver birch tree. I'm thinking of buying a protective cover for the car. Can you offer some advice on which cover...

How do you charge an electric or hybrid vehicle if you can't park outside your house?

Millions of owners of houses and flats are not able to park their cars outside their property. So how do they charge their electric cars? No article ever seems to answer this problem.

My daughter's car was stolen without the alarm being set off - how did this happen?

My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting off the factory alarm. It was parked in a communal...

If you include the manufacturing process of electric cars, are they actually any greener than petrol cars?

How green are electric cars when considering the manufacture, charging and recycling processes?

Is the used car market doomed to collapse at some point due to all the PCP offers?

I can't get my head around PCPs. Are they a brilliant consumer deal or will they destroy secondhand car sales in the future? Is the used car market doomed to collapse at some point due to all the PCP offers?

What small used car should I buy on a £600 budget?

I just had to get rid of my 2003 Volkswagen Polo due to engine problems. I'm looking to buy a used car, but I’m limited money to £600. I want something mainly just for school runs and shopping. I only...

I'm looking for a fun convertible for £14,000 - what do you advise?

I've got £10,000 - £14,000 to buy a car that's a bit of fun. It won't be driven over huge mileages - I've got a diesel Skoda Superb for that. But I've never had a vehicle that's been genuinely exciting....

If someone blocks part of my driveway by parking on a dropped kerb, what can I do to stop them?

I have a dropped kerb off my narrow driveway opening, which is just big enough to get my car through. My neighbour insists on parking on the sloped kerb with his wheels on the slope, but the front of his...

Where should the Crit'Air sticker be placed on the windscreen?

Should the Crit'Air disc be attached to the bottom front offside of the windscreen on UKregistered cars?

Why don't the electrics in my car work?

I bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but the air con, radio, 12v socket and heater electrics don't work. Is there something that may be preventing them from working as they're close together in the car?

Why doesn't the air conditioning work in my car?

The air conditioning temperature control doesn't work in my Citroen. When it's at the minimum it's okay, but you change temperature it starts heating?

Why won't my car go into first gear?

I have just bought a Skoda Fabia 2001 model. It has decided that it just won’t go into first gear at all. The rest of the gears work and although it’s a little sticky getting into second it still always...

Why does my car keep kicking out lots of white smoke?

My Vauxhall Vectra has started kicking out LOTS of white smoke. Then nothing for days and then smoke again. The water level is dropping slowly but performance is all good - the engine temp has always been...

What's the best grade engine oil to use in my car?

My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on the clock, would the engine benefit from an additive...

Dealer has only offered a new PCP instead of letting me reject my faulty car - is this fair?

I have a 66-plate Volkswagen Golf 2.0 diesel DSG, which I purchased new. The car has had numerous faults including a new media unit and software fix, drivers side airbag failure, occasionally stalling...

I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase?

I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it towing and usually reasonable distances (100 miles...

When does my classic car become tax exempt?

I have an MGB Roadster - registration JSA 189G - can you tell me when my car becomes tax exempt?

Where's the best place to sell a private registration plate?

Any ideas on the best place to sell a private reg? I have the number 3GVD on retention and have tried unsuccessfully a couple of times in the last 10 years to sell it with different companies. Should I...

My son and I lost all our No Claims on a multi-car insurance policy - what do we do now?

Six years ago my son and I had full no claims on our cars, but when I got married my husband talked us into taking multi-car insurance out with Admiral. We were assured that we would all still build up...

What's the best automatic van for a camper conversion under £5k?

I'm looking for a panel van to convert into a camper. It needs to be auto so I can share the driving with my wife and it has to be under 5.3m to be able to fit onto our drive fully. We have £5000 to spend.

I do 25,000 miles a year as a taxi driver - should I switch from a diesel to a hybrid car?

I currently drive a diesel Toyota Verso as a tax. Would I be better off with with a hybrid Toyota Auris Estate? I do lots of short runs and about three or four motorway runs per week. I do roughly 25,000...

I have £1000 to spend on a car, what is your advice?

My car has just been written-off (via an accident that wasn't my fault) and I need to buy a new car. I have a £1000 settlement and can also afford to get a loan of up to £2500. I'd rather not get a loan...

What's the best used, small, automatic car?

I'm looking to buy a used, automatic, small car for my 22-year-old son. It will be his first car and our budget is £3000 - £4000. Ideally it will be a low insurance group, but I mostly want you to recommend...

Is a Category N write off safe to buy?

I just discovered category N write offs, which are cars that have no structural damage. Why would it get written off if only the body work needed attention? Is it okay to buy a Cat N car?

Do I have to leave my air con on all the time to stop the windows steaming up?

Is there a solution to preventing my car's windows steaming up without having the air con on permanently?

Are there set workshop times for specific jobs?

Are there official times for specific jobs on a Volkswagen T5 Transporter? I have been charged what I think is an excessive price for changing the fuel pipe which was split.

If I chose to deviate from the original colour with my Daimler Double-Six restoration, how much it would affect the value?

I'm looking into restoration with Jaguar specialists for my Daimler Double-Six Coupe. I wondered how much it would affect the value if I deviated from the original colour? The car is currently painted...

What hybrid car should I buy for a 40-mile commute?

I do a daily commute of approx 40 miles each way. I can charge a hybrid vehicle at work. What should I buy?

Once the battery in an EV fails, it costs too much to bother replacing it - what's your opinion?

It seems that an electric vehicle is only worth as much as its battery and, once the battery is "spent" it's not worth the cost of replacing. Is this true?

What's the best car polish to use?

Can you recommend the best polish to use on my Mercedes-Benz S-Class please?

I want a Lexus RX450h to replace my car, but the infotainment system looks so outdated - is an upgrade expected soon?

I quite fancy a Lexus RX450h to replace my Mercedes-Benz ML-Class with a more comfortable and stylish drive, but it looks so outdated without CarPlay, Android Auto or a built-in TomTom sat nav. Can we...

My new company car needs to be large enough for a family and low on BIK - any suggestions?

I'm a high mileage driver looking at buying a new or nearly new company car. It needs to be large enough for a big family that needs a lot of boot space, as well as low BIK. I don’t want to pay nearly...

I was at fault in an accident, do I pay my excess even if I don't claim for the damage to my own car?

I have just had a bump in my car, which was my fault. The damage to my car is minimal and does not necessarily need a claim because it's 10 years old. The other car was more badly damaged and is possibly...

I damaged a parked car but the driver left before I could leave my details - what else can I do?

As I opened the door of my van, the wind caught the door and blew it into the side of the car parked next to me. There is only a tiny bit of damage. After a bit of panicking I went and got a pen and paper...

The ULEZ means I will no longer be able to go the 500 metres to my local supermarkets for my elderly mum - are Blue Badge holders exempt from the £12.50 charge?

I drive a 2009 diesel C4 Grand Picasso. I live in a postcode just outside the A406. TFL is proposing to bring in an Ultra Low Emissions Zone next year and it would seem that I will no longer be able to...

Is it easy to fit parking sensors?

How easy is it to fit parking sensors?

I've seen a car with 104k miles on it for sale for £1000, should I buy it?

I've seen a 2006 Peugeot 307 for sale for £1000. It has 104,000 miles on it. What do you think?

I need a van for beekeeping - what do you suggest?

I need to buy a cheap reliable secondhand vehicle to occasionally transport beehives locally. A Ford Transit Connect that would be boarded out seems ideal because of the flat floor and good load height,...

I want a van I can comfortably sleep in but that also has more than two seats - any recommendations?

I'm looking to buy a used car or van for everyday use. It needs to be well-equipped to comfortably sleep in at festivals or camping trips. I thought about getting a small van and putting a bed in the back...

I claimed for an accident that was my fault on my policy - will this affect my wife's policy as I'm the named driver?

My car is insured with my wife as the named driver. I recently made a claim, which was my fault. My wife's car is insured with a different company than mine, with myself as the names driver, even though...