Does selling a car on SORN affect the price?

Does selling a car on SORN affect the price? I have a BMW Z3 Roadster with 12 months MoT and 108,500 miles. What do you think it could reasonably command?

What used seven-seater do you recommend?

We are a family of five looking for a used seven-seater, so we can accommodate friends/grandparents. It will mostly be used for the school run and shopping so it will only be doing around 5000 miles a...

Where is the best place to sell a motorhome?

Where is the best place to sell a motorhome?

I borrowed my dad's small van and was stopped and fined for having no insurance despite having full comp cover?

I have fully comprehensive insurance and borrowed my dad's small - non-commercial van. I was pulled by the police and was given a penalty of £300 and six points on my licence. I was told I could not drive...

What economical small automatic do you recommend for under £6000?

I'm looking for a used small car that's reliable and economical for my mum to drive around town (extremely rare motorway driving. It has to be automatic and include parking sensors, a reversing camera,...

I have been sold a car that it turns out was involved in an accident - what can I do?

I have been sold a car that has been involved in an accident but there was no mention of the accident when purchasing. What can I do?

Which Volkswagen DSG gearboxes are reliable?

My daughter wants an automatic Volkswagen Golf about six years old. Which models have the wet clutch gearbox?

Is a first generation Honda Insight a good buy?

What are your views on a 2001 Honda Insight? I am very keen on them for aesthetics and economy, cheap tax. Are there things I should ask the owner about? Could I attach a tow bar to it? It's up for £4000.

How much is a 1998 BMW 328i Convertible worth?

A friend has a 1998 BMW 328i Convertible in excellent condition with only 48,000 miles on the clock. Where would you recommend she goes to sell it and/or get advice on its value?

What's a good starter classic that's easy to maintain?

My son wants to buy a classic car. His budget is £5k but will go to £10k for the right car. He is not mechanically minded so it must be reasonable to maintain. He fancies a Morris Traveller but is a Ford...

What's the best replacement for an Evoque?

My grandmother currently has a 2015 Range Rover Evoque and she would like to change it. She wants a SUV of roughly similar size, but with better boot space and rear visibility. She wants a reasonably powerful...

What car for 32 mile daily commute?

My new commute has me travelling 16 miles each way per day - 8 miles of A/B roads and 8 miles of motorway, around 8k miles per year. My 2008 Focus 1.8 petrol with 105k is struggling to manage 30mpg so...

What car is suitable for carrying a fold down mobility scooter?

My parents are in their 80s and would like to buy a car suitable for carrying a mobility scooter. The scooter actually comes apart so it's more for a low boot load and easily accessible for passengers...

Is using a car cover a good idea?

I use my car very occasionally. I park it in the driveway and I have bought a car cover to protect it from the elements. Is there anything I need to know about the do's and dont's of using a car cover?...

What's the best product to clean a smeared windscreen?

I have previously been recommended a product called Zoff/Zorf for cleaning smeared windscreens but I cannot find any. My local Halfords don't sell it and have never heard of it. Is there anything similar?

Am I legally allowed to park my caravan on my driveway?

Am I legally allowed to park my caravan on my driveway? My neighbour says it spoils her view from her front door which is 15ft away.

Where do I stand legally with a dealer I bought a classic car from?

I bought a 1991 Roller from a dealer a couple of hours or so journey from me. On test drive the aircon was not blowing cold, so the dealer said he'd get it regassed, because apparently "these old systems...

Are there are any products that will stop dashboard glare?

I am bothered by glare from the dashboard of our Suzuki Vitara, particularly when driving tree-lined routes (It seems particularly bad with this car compared with many others I have driven - presumably...

What's the best first car for me?

I recently passed my driving test at the age of 28. I am looking for my first car. I have no knowledge of cars. My car use is mostly city driving with very few long trips. I want a five door, manual and...

We bought a car on the understanding the cambelt had been changed but it has not - where do we stand?

I bought a car online on the understanding they would change the cambelt. I was told that the car had a new cambelt and water pump last year. When delivered by courier, we checked all the paperwork and...

Someone has made a fraudulent insurance claim against me - how can I report it?

I went to visit my parent's house and the owner of another car came onto my drive and claimed I hit their car in the night while they were visiting. The owner was very abusive to me, so I called the police...

Is it okay to leave a car idling to warm up in the winter?

I have recently changed from a Jaguar F-Pace to an Audi Q8 and am bitterly disappointed with the mobile phone app. The car itself is wonderful but, unlike the Jaguar app, the Audi does not automatically...

Should I choose a hybrid or a PHEV?

I need to replace my Land Rover Freelander with an SUV or estate and I like the look of electric options. I'm ruling out all-electric because I do some long journeys and there don't seem to be enough charging...

Can a damaged and undriveable vehicle be left on the road?

My neighbour's relative has been in an accident which has damaged the front of his van and left it undriveable. The AA has dropped it off outside my neighbour's house and it appears to be just left there....

What happens if you drive an EV through a flood?

There is a good choice of electric cars but what happens when you drive through a ford or water?

Why don’t manufacturers build range extender cars?

We’re seeing more hybrid and pure electric cars but very few electric range extender cars (e.g. BMW i3 REx). Why do we not see more of these? Your normal day to day mileage or even long motorway trip...

My car needs new alloy wheels as they have corroded - is the manufacturer liable?

My Kia Rio failed an MoT on a faulty airbag device. This had to be replaced and recalibrated at a cost of £500. My seven-year warranty ran out in March although I have only done 7500 miles, not the 10000...

I bought a used car privately and the engine needs replacing - do I have any comeback against the seller?

I purchased a 2012 Land Rover Defender in a private sale. Within 30 days there was a warning light for the oil pressure followed quickly by engine failure. The car now requires a new engine at approximately...

Is the Vauxhall Viva a good buy as a small car?

A few weeks ago I started looking at a Vauxhall Viva on the scrappage scheme. The Viva was about £11000 before £4000 scrappage, however after the bank holiday, there was then no mention of Viva scrappage...