Questions from October 2019
I was driving on a main road and as I passed a road on my left, a car hit the left wing of my car. He is saying that I should have seen him and stopped and let him out. He was at a give way junction with...
My 2007 Volkswagen Golf is letting water in somehow and my rear passenger seat and floor are wet . It is now going to the front of the passenger seat. Also my rear driving seat floor is also wet. I just...
I am losing pressure from three of the tyres on my Ford Fiesta 2014. I left the car unused for four weeks and the tyres reduced from 30PSI to about 20PSI on three tyres. Two of the tyres were fitted about...
I am considering buying a Jaguar S-Type 2005 described as in 'pristine' condition for £7999 from a specialist dealer. The vehicle has done 30000 miles and has a full service history. What should I be aware...
Due to a short term medical problem I am not currently allowed to drive. My insurance company has been notified and are happy for my wife (a named driver) to be the main driver but only until my policy...
The offside daytime running light on my 2016 Kia Cee'd intermittingly flickers. If this condition occurred during it's MoT would this be a failure?
My daughter renewed her insurance online and did not realise the payment had not gone through. Five days later she was pulled up by the police for driving while uninsured. She now has six points on her...
My wife is looking to change her ageing Ford Fiesta for a small city car with higher seating than the Fiesta to aid entry - any ideas please?
We have a Golf GTI performance edition (2017 model) and love it to bits. The firm ride is great for the times when you want to push on. But - we find the ride is too firm/harsh when driving normally and...
Do you know which, if any, small/medium crew vans with five or six seats have easily removable rear seats or totally fold away rear seats to create a flat cargo area?
My partner was entering a car park when the car in front off him suddenly stopped and reversed into our car (our car was stationary). There is no visible damage except now the bonnet latch won't close...
Do you have any advice as to why my Citroen Xsara 1.4 petrol won’t rev properly? I’ve changed the throttle body and added fuel treatment. It runs and drives but it just won’t give a full rev as if it’s...
Where do I locate glow plug relay on my Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI?
I have a 2012 BMW 520d. The battery is the original and would not start the car after not being used for two weeks. It's fine when I use the car regularly. Is this a job I can do myself, or does the battery...
I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible and it has started running warmer on longer journeys. The water and engine oil are topped up. It normally runs at above 85 degrees then shoots up to 100 degrees,...
I was adamant in buying a Honda Jazz for my wife as this ticks the boxes with the size, price and spec of the car. Now after reading some of the reviews about the i-Shift gearbox I'm getting convinced...
I am in the market for a new car in the next six months. The one thing stopping me from progressing a purchase is the uncertainty of the death knell of ICE cars and being unsure of what technology to go...
Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and secondly what to use to protect them from corrosion?
Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger and boost for a Jaguar XK?
I need a cheap to run petrol vehicle on a budget of £3000 which is suitable for the London ULEZ and also needs to carry a moped in the back. Rear seats are unimportant as they can be removed.
I’m looking for some advice before buying a Nissan NV200 to convert to a camper. I am looking for vans with a tailgate. There are suddenly a lot of 2016 available, I’m assuming as the three-year warranty...
I'm seeking a used small car to replace an ageing Nissan Micra. Preferably one that doesn't go wrong very often and is low cost to fix when it does. What models do you suggest?
What’s the best way to sell my low mileage TR6 in winter? Or should I wait for spring?
I have a Volkswagen T5 T28 van that has been converted to a camper van, the logbook has been changed by the DVLA and now states body type: Motor Caravan and the vehicle category is N1. What are the speed...
What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol and diesel vehicles will be absolutely illegal...
I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this?
Is a Honda Prelude Mk5 worth buying as a classic car?
Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate, L-reg, 3.0-litre petrol, which has failed its MoT?
We have two insurance policies which are both in my wife's name as she has driven for a lot longer than me. Policy one is for a car with her as the main named driver and me as another which only does a...
What would you recommend for a young lady who has recently passed her test and has a budget of £7000 to £8000? Reliability is important.
I am approaching 17 years old and I am 6ft5. I was wondering if you know small cars around the £1000 - £1500 price (secondhand) that could fit someone with my height (adjustable steering wheel preferable...
I have a 2017 Honda Civic but the road noise is horrendous. I have Michelin Primacy tyres on 17-inch wheels. Have you any suggestions for improvement?
I currently have a Renault Megane CC. I was planning to buy a newer version of the same car with a budget of around £13,000 but it seems that hard top convertibles are rare. I thought a Vauxhall Cascada...
Have insurance write-off categories changed?
I have just bought a 2019 Honda Civic and was surprised that when I got the car home and was examining the various gadgets I discovered there was no CD player. Is there a way around this? Can you suggest...
I bought an ex-demonstrator Peugeot 308 GTI in 2016. Earlier this year it developed a fault where at seemingly random points during a journey, there would be a 'squealing' noise from the front. I took...
I have recently acquired a 2006 Jaguar XK Convertible and I have just put it in the garage on trickle charge and on SORN for the winter months. Should I start the engine and move the car every now and...
I bought a Astra Petrol 1.4T on the 16th March from a dealer. The car cost approximately £9000 and is a 16 plate with 28000 miles. Within one month I had to take the car back to have the clutch repaired,...
Will an E31 BMW 850i become a collectable? Is it a good investment to buy now?
Will using Adblue that's over 18 months old damage the catalytic converter or any other of the car's components?
Is an insurance claim for rodent damage to a car likely to be paid?
I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no with having a DPF?
I have £2500 to spend on my first future classic car and was wondering if you could help? I'm torn between a number of candidates e.g Toyota MR2 MK3, MG TF160, Mercedes SLK 230 or a Mazda MX-5. It will...
If a previous Cat C car is written off or stolen will you still receive an insurance payout?
I was hit by a drunk driver in the early hours of the morning. My car was parked outside my house and luckily nobody was in it. Also, luckily he is insured so I'm claiming from his insurance. My car is...
What is the best product/method to restore the clearness of dull headlight glass?
What's the best phone holder?
Can you recommend a five-door, five-seat automatic that gives 45mpg + and is quite cheap to tax? Small to medium size car. Budget is £7000
I drive a delivery van for work. Do I need to tell my own insurer if I have an accident driving a works vehicle?
What is the best windscreen cleaner?
 

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