Questions from June 2019
I have a 2013 Mercedes E250. What sort of diesel regeneration does it have? I drive 50 miles or more on main roads at least weekly.
I generally buy a used car with around 20k miles and run it for 6/7 years before replacing. At the moment I'm looking at buying a Mercedes E220d estate for around £20k. Is this a really bad idea? The general...
Our drive is curved and bounded on one side by a low stone wall. Having missed it on thousands of occasions I have managed to scratch our car. I have no intention of claiming via my insurance company....
I'm looking to buy a new Skoda Octavia vRS or Vauxhall Astra 1.6T Estate. Both would be petrol, manual gearbox with a sunroof, heated front seats and a spare wheel. I thought a good starting point would...
A relative has had an illness recently and hasn't driven for about three months. His car is parked up on his drive. He's not likely to be able to drive for a while yet, but doesn't want to get rid of the...
I bought a one-year-old vehicle from Motorpoint and it was stated as having metallic paint. However, I recently discovered that it hasn’t and alerted this fact to Motorpoint, which was within six months...
My wife has recently purchased a Mazda 6 from Arnold Clarke. It is a 65 plate with 28,000 miles and is an ex Motability car. I am concerned the mileage is not genuine. There is no stamped service book...
My friend has a 1991 Mercedes 260E and needs a new radiator. Any suggestions where he can get one that is new or good condition?
If my car is written off by the insurer is it worth buying it back and will I be able to insure the car?
I am a new driver in my late 20s looking for a second-hand automatic car. I learnt to drive on a manual, but with the amount of traffic in my area, a manual is sheer punishment. I am looking to stay below...
I have an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems and is looking to leasing a car through the Motability scheme. At present, she has a 10-year-old Honda Jazz that she finds difficulty getting...
What's the best estate car with a decent flat floor to carry a mobility scooter?
What are the respective pros and cons of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines?
How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? It has 43,000 miles on the clock. I am familiar with the Autosleeper conversion
Which 18-inch all season tyres will give the most comfortable and quietest ride with a Lexus NX 300H currently on 225 x 60 x 18 summer tyres - and can 235 be fitted instead of 225?
I was falsely accused of scratching someone’s car which I have witnesses for. I heard nothing for 6 months and even the inspection was cancelled. Today I received an email from my previous insurance company...
Is it necessary to cool down a 2019 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost engine before turning it off? If so how long is it necessary to run the engine for?
I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg. The Nissan X-Trail also comes up but the salesperson...
I have a 2012 Ford Fiesta which needs new tyres. Which tyre would give me the softest ride?
I currently lease a Nissan panel van NV200 with rear folding seats and no side window. I don't know if that's called a crew van or combi van but the lease finishes soon and I need to replace it with either...
How easy is it to change the original lights, bumper etc on a 1999 Discovery 2 to the facelift versions? I just bought a V Reg Disco and am having trouble finding a bumper so might look at upgrading lights...
Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale sign on it. Do we need to tax, and insure it? Also,...
My insurance company require me to install a car tracker. I have been surprised at the cost from a main supplier. Over £1000 in three years of subscription. Can you advise me on a low cost car tracker...
My work colleague has had problems with the DPF blocking up on his 2012 Mondeo. He has had the DPF removed and been told it is only illegal to remove the DPF on cars made in 2014 or later. Is this correct?
My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment and we live 160 miles away. I have suggested getting...
I have just had my car classed as a Category N Write off due to a small amount of damage on the rear quarter. The insurance has valued the car at £3670 and the value of the repair at £2894. Can I argue...
I need to change cars as my working and domestic use is changing. My domestic local use suits an EV but my work use a diesel for a 10,000/30,000 split. The local mileage is short family taxi runs, groceries...
I am about to get my Kia Soul serviced. If I do not use a main dealer will this cancel my seven-year warranty? What would a main dealer charge?
What is it a 1995 Lotus Elan S2 worth? One owner, FSH and less than 35,000 miles with a new lid last autumn.
Both my Renault R16s are almost 50 years old and have tax exemption as they are registered as historic. Do I need to fill in a V112 form as well? Furthermore is it legal to drive in the EU (France) and...
Have found an old 1970s Fiat 500L in the garage of a person I'm executor for. It's been stored for about 15 years after a poor respray and some engine pieces taken off so it can't run it. How could I check...
I own a coin and would like to know more about it and what it was for? It's got on it Austin Rover Longbridge and on the other side is forge and foundry 1905-1987.
I am thinking about buying a 1989 Citroen 2CV as a company car, to take advantage of the Classic car rules. The car would cost around £7000 so would be well under the £15,000 limit. The list price was...
My neighbour opposite hit my car 2001 Volkswagen Golf (parked on my drive) which hit my garage door causing extensive damage to both the front and back of the car and to my garage door. The insurance company...
I own two cars, both on the same insurance policy. My wife reversed the car she drives into mine (parked) on our driveway, damaging both cars. The insurance company wants to charge me an excess on both...
What car is large enough with a boot to fit a 33" x 13" wheelchair and has low access?
My mum recently bought a car from eBay from a private seller. He sells a lot of cars on eBay but I don't think this is classed as a trader. She bought the car four months ago and only received the V5C...
I contacted two Ford dealers to check the frequency for a transmission oil change in my 2016 Ford Kuga. Both say there is no need to change the oil yet although many forums and a recent reply from you...
We have a petrol Jaguar F-Pace and on occasions, we notice the smell of rotten eggs. Do you have any ideas what this may be and how best to get it resolved? The car is 18 months old and had a new pollen...
Our daughter changed her surname from her original birth name and advised her insurers accordingly. Her renewal notice has come, showing only a slight increase over last year. However, searching online...
If I have my car remapped will it affect the insurance and VED? Will it need to be measured for exhaust emissions to reassess to insurance and tax?
The car park of a local supermarket is carrying a poster that offers free repairs to windscreen chips. All the car owner has to do is provide insurance details and the insurer will pay the repairer direct....
I have a 2013 Ford Galaxy Zetec 2.0 TDCi with a Powershift transmission. Would it have wet plate or dry plate transmission?
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