How can I re-programme a key for my car?

The remote functions on one of my keys for a 2005 Nissan X-Trail does not work. I have replaced the battery. It may be the circuit board is faulty or that it has lost its programming. How do I try to reprogram...

What is a fair market price for a 1998 BMW 728i?

What is a fair market price for a 1998 BMW 728i which has done 50,000 miles with one driver? I see prices vary from £500 to several thousand pounds.

A false claim is affecting my insurance renewal premium. What do I do?

At the end of April this year my insurance company contacted me, claiming I had not informed them of an accident that happened a month earlier. I asked for more details as I haven't been involved in any...

Can you advise which car is the best 7-seater currently?

Which is the best value, used 6/7 seater available at present?

Is it worth paying significantly more for a low mileage used car?

I'm looking at second-hand cars with franchise dealers and I've found two similar cars - same spec, same age but different mileages. How much is it worth considering the mileage in the cost? Are there...

Named driver on my car damaged another vehicle - will this affect her insurance as well as mine?

My partner is a named driver on my comprehensive policy. She scraped a parked car whilst driving my car. Claiming the repair costs for both cars will obviously increase my premiums for years to come. Is...

I have an Audi 100CD that's been sat on my driveway for over 20 years - how do I go about getting it valued?

How do I set a price or value on an Audi 100CD that I am unsure of the mechanics of? We haven't driven it for 20+ years. It hasn't been garaged, just parked up on a driveway. We could scrap it but if someone...

I was sold a car that turned out to be an ex-hire car - do I have any redress?

I trade in second-hand cars. I recently purchased a car which turns out to have been an ex-hire car. The seller owns a small hire company. In May this year the seller transferred the car into his private...

What will the age identifier of 2020 registration plates be?

As of 1 September 2019, we will see the arrival of 69-plate cars on our roads. What will we see on 1 March 2020?

How long should the clutch on a Peugeot automatic last?

My mother in law bought a Peugeot 208 a year ago and with 18,000 miles on the clock. The “clutch", which even though it is an automatic, has started going at a cost of £1700 to replace according to the...

I bought a used BMW M4 only to find out it was used as for track days - where do I stand?

I purchased a BMW M4 from my local main dealer last week and after paying a deposit I was advised (salesman said they were obligated to) that the car had been used for track days by BMW UK. I had asked...

How do I remove road tar from paintwork?

After washing my car I noticed a few black dots on the offside rear wheel arch. I think that it’s road tar as the main road near where I live was resurfaced last week. What’s the best product to remove...

How do I protect my paintwork from bird droppings?

What is the best car polish or wax to protect my car's metallic paintwork from the dreaded bird droppings? I don't know what the pigeons around here eat but it is attacking the paintwork.

Can an insurer insist that a minor scratch is recorded as an incident?

My car was inspected by an independent motor engineer in relation to an alleged incident with a parked vehicle. The minor scratches were found by me two years ago and no other vehicle or third party involved....

Can I cancel insurance I just paid for if I find a cheaper option?

I've purchased car insurance, which is due to start on the 22 Aug. However, I've found a cheaper provider. Am I allowed to change my mind and cancel the policy even if the insurer has taken their fee from...

Which car is the best value for money?

What's the best value car on the road?

Gear change indicator light has stopped working on my Ford Transit Custom - how do I switch it on again?

I have a 68-plate Ford Transit Custom. The gear indicator on the dash (which tells you when to change gears) has stopped working. I’ve phoned my fleet team and they have said it’s a setting I need to change...

Can you recommend a fun to drive, economical, small car for £10k?

I've had a SEAT Leon for the last four years: zero road tax and 60+ to the gallon but the visibility is dreadful and I cannot get out of the car without getting my legs/trousers dirty or wet because of...

Can you recommend a punchy petrol SUV?

I'm looking for a secondhand SUV for around £20k that does good mpg and probably petrol as I no longer do the miles for a diesel. It must have some punch. What do you recomend?

What is the best car to buy for £1000?

What's the best used car under £1000?

What's a good Suzuki SX4 equivalent for coping with narrow and winding roads?

I'm living in Cumbria; windy roads, mountain passes, narrow lanes and lots of potholes. My Suzuki SX4 is a brilliant 4WD car. However, it is not made anymore. What would be a similar car to look at for...

What should I replace my ageing Mercedes-Benz E-Class with?

I presently have an E Class E320 CDI sport auto. I love it but it's a 2007 reg and has done 82,000 miles. What should I replace it with?

Is it legal to test drive a car with no MoT if it's on trade plates?

I've seen a car I like with a dealer, however, the MoT expired earlier this month. I've raised this with the dealer who has said they will put a year's MoT on it once it has sold, but that I can test drive...

Honest driver with 25-years no claims - why are my premiums so expensive?

My renewal has come up, and I have been quoted £400 fully comp, I have clean license of 25 years, never had an accident in my life except a puncture. And yet my sister has been driving less time than me...

What's the best electric van for towing?

I need a three-seater van that can pull a horsebox. My husband wants to go fully electric, but most small vans simply don't have the power to pull a loaded trailer. Any ideas?

Can you recommend a ULEZ-compliant van that will fit our bicycles?

We have a 2008 Citroen Berlingo Mulispace, which is perfect for putting bikes in without taking off the wheels, but it now doesn't comply with the London emission standards. The newer Berlingo is bulkier....

Above 65mph the brakes on our car are very resistant when being pressed - what's the problem?

My son has a Mitsubishi Lancer which appears to run very well. However above 65mph the brakes seem to be very resistant when being pressed and need extra foot pressure, this can sometimes result in a sudden...

I have black liquid pouring out of the water coolant tank on my car - what's wrong?

I have black liquid pouring out of the water coolant tank on my 2012 Ford Fiesta. What's wrong?

Can I drive a car in the US on my UK insurance?

I'm going to the U.S. for a couple of weeks and a relative has said I can use their car while I'm there. How do I make sure I'm fully insured while using it? Can I drive on their insurance or will my own...

If I'm on a smart motorway and my car starts to break down, can I pull over into a lane that's already marked with a red X?

Let's say, hypothetically, lanes one and two of a four-lane smart motorway have large red crosses on them so you are travelling in lane three. A problem then occurs with your car so you need to stop. Are...

I think I got caught running a red light, can I appeal based on not seeing the traffic lights?

I was driving into London on a section of road with three lanes when the traffic bunched up just before a set of lights. There was a slow moving London Bus on my left, completely hiding the traffic light,...

How much is a 1997 Land Rover Defender worth?

I'm looking into buying a Land Rover Defender 100 Hi-Cap that I've seen. It's 1996/1997, 100,000 miles on the clock and they believe it has had an engine rebuild at some point. It has a 300TDI engine in....

Does the three-month warranty on secondhand cars cover everything?

Does the three-month warranty on secondhand cars cover everything?

I have just bought a 31-year-old Citroen 2CV - how much is it to tax and insure?

I have just bought a 2CV in good condition. It is 31 years old. How much is it to tax and insure? The MoT advises constant velocity boot deteriorated both front outer. Is this an expensive repair?

Is a Ford Cougar a good investment for £1200?

Is a Ford Cougar a good investment for £1200? It has 45,000 miles.

Where can I get parts for a Ford Puma?

I inherited my father-in-law's 1998 Ford Puma. It turned out to be very rusty throughout. Eventually, with welding and new front sub-frame, everything was fixed. However, I have noticed a hydraulic fluid...

What is the best auction to sell my Bentley Continental R?

What is the best auction to sell my Bentley Continental R?

I have a Rover 75 Estate which needs some attention due to rust underneath which will cost £900 - is it worth it?

I have a Rover 75 Estate which needs some attention due to rust underneath which will cost £900. Is it worth it?

Is a Toyota MR2 a good choice as a weekend car?

I am hoping to buy a Toyota MR2 as a weekend car. What engine size is best, auto or manual? Which is the best year, hard top or soft top? If possible I would like a low mileage car with a good history...

How many Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230 models are in the UK?

How many Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230 models are in the UK?

Will my 1999 Porsche Boxster 2.5-litre ever become a classic?

Will my 1999 Porsche Boxster 2.5-litre ever become a classic?

What is the most comfortable car for motorway use?

Please, can you tell me what the most comfortable car would be for motorway use? My budget would be up to £45k

What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in bad weather conditions?

What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in wintery conditions? So far we have looked at the Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift and Vauxhall Corsa.

What's the best used MPV to buy for less than £7k?

I'm looking to purchase an MPV for up to £7000. I currently own Citroen Xsara Picasso on a 54-plate, but the air conditioning no longer works and the heater has also stopped working. I am wondering what...

How much does it cost to install a charging point for electrics and hybrid plug-ins at a private home?

How much does it cost to install a charging point for electrics and hybrid plug-ins at a private home?

Is the Ford Powershift automatic now reliable?

I am thinking of buying a 2016/17 Ford Fiesta automatic but am worried about the Powershift gearbox. Did Ford sort out the problems in later models?

We bought a used car which is now off the road indefinitely with a fault - should we be offered a replacement?

We purchased a 2017 Land Rover Discovery with 47,000 miles in April this year form a Land Rover dealer. The purchase price was £40,000. The car developped a fault whereby it would stall in reverse gear...

Where can I get a Ford radio code?

I need a radio code for my 2004 Ford Fiesta 4500 RDS EON. The serial number is M452436.

I believe a campervan I bought secondhand has a gear selector issue, can I just ignore the issue or will it get worse?

I own a 2015 Ducato campervan 2.9 that I bought secondhand last year. In sixth gear, there's a rattle and the gearstick moves forward and backwards a few mm when I go on and off the accelerator. Sounds...

My American friend got a ticket while driving my car and I'm now being prosecuted. Will I be held responsible?

My friend was visiting from the US and agreed to do some errands for me driving my car. He said he has 'DOC' coverage, meaning his insurance covers him to drive other people's cars. He then got two tickets...