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We have an allocated underground parking bay in our apartment block and we were unable to access our parking as the entrance gate to the parking lot was blocked by a crane doing some repair works on the...
What reasonably priced hybrid cars can tow up to 750kg?
I have a 2018 BMW 420i with Comfort Access. I keep my key in a Faraday bag/pouch at least 10 metres from the car. I asked BMW what my options are to reduce keyless theft of my car. They replied that they...
Are there any small to medium electric motorbikes or scooters that you would recommend?
We presently have a 2005 Volkswagen Passat and are looking to replace it. The Skoda Superb Estate looks favourite but it must have a level floor area (so no lip to hinder lifting). On the Superb, this...
We are looking for a car to do approx 10-12k miles per year, with lots of short journeys, some mid distance journeys and few longer ones. We are a tall family of four (up to 6ft 4) and generally find cars...
I have recently bought a motorhome with limited rear vision. Is there any device with combined navigation, dashcam and rear camera?
With all the recent publicity about the theft of modern keyless vehicles via the use of relays could you please qualify a question I find difficult to get answered with certainty? Does the theft of vehicles...
I’m looking to purchase a Toyota Hilux in the next few months but only have £8k to spend. I've seen that a few are available with 100,000+ miles and despite the bulletproof reliability, thought I’d check...
Today I was overtaking a lorry when it pulled out and severely damaged the passenger side of my car.vThe lorry was Romanian and I suppose I was in his blind spot. The lorry stopped, I have photographs...
I want the best mobile phone holder on the market. I use a Samsung S9 plus phone with cover. What type of phone holder would you say is the best on the market?
Will my 2001 Volkswagen Passat pass the MoT test if the engine warning light is on steady and not flashing? It has been on for several years with no effect on the car.
Because of my age, 72, I am restricted to towing a small trailer (gross weight 750kg). How can I upgrade my driving licence to tow a bigger trailer, say 2500kg? Also, I have a tractor - does the trailer...
I passed through Rotherhite Tunnel in London and now face a penalty for an oversize commercial vehicle. My Mitsubishi is never used for commercial purposes and it is a 4WD recreation pick-up with five...
My 2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3 SR has a noisy fan belt on startup but once driven for a couple of minutes it stops. My mechanic said it is because it has not been driven much lately?
If I fit bull or nudge bars to the front of my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, will it affect the function of its brake assist?
The garage that sold me my Suzuki Baleno has offered a service contract. Are they a good idea to get at an average cost of £16.82 a month over 35 months including MoTs?
My daughter bought a 2015 Range Rover Sport in March this year with 40K miles from an approved Land Rover dealer. The car broke down on a recent journey resulting in missing a ferry crossing. She has since...
What hybrid car would you suggest for a family of four with three people above 6 feet tall and one just over 6ft 6?
I'm looking for an automatic SUV with a very high seating position. I am a learner driver and prefer something small. I'm also leaning more towards electric and hybrid?
I have back, thigh and leg pain and am looking to buy a car with good leg and thigh support, as I am 6ft 4. I currently drive a Honda CRV which has leather seats, they are very uncomfortable but have virtually...
What tyres would you recommend for a 2015 Volvo XC60? The car is presently on Pirelli Scorpion Verde 235/60/18.
My 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Targa was restored (engine rebuilt) but the restorer short changed me with wrong parts for the year of the car. I am looking for someone reliable to work on my engine/car completely....
We are about to buy a Volkswagen T-Cross DSG which has a manual handbrake. In London we have a lot of traffic lights and historically we have kept the auto in drive and just put the handbrake on. We continued...
Are there any differences between a private light goods and a light goods vehicle? If a 1997 Escort van is a PLG does it mean it's a commercial vehicle?
I am considering buying a 2017 MINI Cooper, however, I'm concerned about the service history which the seller describes as 'full-service history'. The car is low mileage at 9500 miles and had the first...
I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out?
Can you recommend a car that has enough legroom for two tall parents with tall kids? Our Ford Focus Estate leaves the adult passenger's knees touching the dashboard.
I recently bought a car with a three-month warranty. After purchase, a number of defects came to light. The dealer from whom I bought the car agreed to put all of these right, but it took several weeks...
I have been told my 1954 vintage motorcycle number plate could be worth more than the bike itself. How hard would it be to get another age-restricted number plate for the bike?
I thought using a portable sat nav was okay providing it was not in the driver's straight-ahead field-of-view and have been fixing it at the bottom of the windscreen (sucker on the screen) on the passenger...
Can you recommend three best buys for a 17-year-old boy to purchase with a £5k budget?
My daughter was an innocent party in an accident in a car park. A car reversed into her new car causing cosmetic damage. The other driver accepted liability at the scene and gave my daughter their details....
I want to buy a classic car and keep my day to day car, my wife doesn't agree. She thinks that because we're retired and do around 4000 miles a year, a good useable classic would cost less to run than...
I am looking at a low mileage 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift. Does it have a torque converter or wet clutch gearbox and how reliable is the gearbox?
I have read with interest all your posts about all-weather tyres. I will need new front tyres soon for my 17 plate Fiat Tipo 1.4 T-Jet 120 Station Wagon with 205/55 R16 wheels after the last set of budget...
Our Hyundai i10 does not have a built-in sat-nav system. I have seen a built-in version of Android Auto linked to a smartphone in a friend's car and was quite impressed. As a safer alternative to my smartphone...
I am looking to install a dash cam in my BMW 218d Active Tourer. Which camera do you recommend as a good fit and which doesn't look out of place?
What is the best car for a person recovering from a hip replacement?
My daughter's car was scraped in a supermarket car park. The driver of the guilty car has given her his insurance details and has said that she can put the repair through insurance or he will pay for it....
My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better spec. It would be good if I could get a lightweight...
What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach?
I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so can you suggest a good model to start with? I've...
I have a 2015 Citroen C4 Picasso which does not have a CD player but all my music and audiobooks are on CD. I would like to add a CD player to the car if possible. There is a USB socket in the central...
In theory, if a husband and wife both drive on the husband's policy for years and the husband dies suddenly, is the wife still covered to drive on the remaining term of the policy?
I know insurers require a new MoT for a vehicle that was a Cat N write off. They have given me 14 days to obtain one but is it a legal requirement? Could I still drive on the existing MoT? Also if it fails...
When are we going to standardise the confusing muddle of charging EVs? When you go to a point you don't know whether you have to belong to a net, need an app on your phone or a card, the cost and whether...
Is the third brake light at the rear part of the MoT?
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