Trending topics in July 2020
Questions from July 2020
I've just removed my car's private plate online so the car would be back to the original plate. But it's now on a private plate I put on two years ago. Does this mean if you had, say, three private plates...
The DVLA has kept my biometric residence permit (BRP) with them since 25 May! I am an ER doctor and I need my BRP urgently for my Visa application or else I will lose my job! I have sent them repeated...
I put my car on a SORN because of the virus on 1 May and don't expect to take it off until 31 August. I had read that increasing the tyre pressures to 40psi would protect them against flat spotting. Is...
I'm bewildered by the range of dash cams on offer and would be grateful for your advice. I would like a hard wired system with front and rear cameras that will also record whilst parked. My priorities...
It's impossible to contact DVLA for advice. Please can you help? My mum died in May and, as her executor, I sent off (by post, as required by DVLA) the relevant part of the V5C, with a request to SORN...
Do cars lose power over time? For example, would a 10 year old BMW 3 Series with average mileage lose much power if serviced and maintained well?
What would the average lifespan of tyres on a 4x4 be? Do they wear quicker than a two wheel drive car?
I'm thinking of buying a Kia Rio but the VED seems to be rather high. I would like to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
I have been reading about the numerous complaints regarding DVLA not returning documents and think this is a disgrace and should be investigated somehow. I have no idea who the governing body is with issues...
My lease car agreement expires early next year and the car carries my private registration plate. Given the current backlog at DVLA, when would you suggest that I contact the lease company to transfer...
My current driving licence is due for renewal in December 2020. When I renew it then I will be 68. I reach my 70th birthday in February 2022, just 14 months later. Will I still have to renew it again then?...
We're considering buying a 2019 Audi Q3 with the 1.5 engine. Are you able to comment on the reports that it suffers from low speed “kangrooing” . If it does, have Audi managed to find a cure? Your comments...
What is your opinion of buying a 2017 Skoda Octavia which needs an SD card for the sat nav? I just read a forum and it sounds a nightmare. I'm not good with technology.
I'm waiting to find out if I’ve been caught speeding. If it’s a speed awareness course - which it should be as it was less than 80mph on a motorway and would be my first offence - would I have to declare...
I'm looking for a first car - which needs to be economical, compact, reliable and automatic. I've found a 2007 Toyota Aygo 1.0-litre with 46,000 miles for £3000. What is your experience of this model,...
A friend lost her BMW key fob while walking her dogs close to her home and is worried that someone finds the key and steals her car. What's the best solution?
Have the problems with Volkswagen Group's 1.5 petrol engine now been sorted?
I have seen a very nice 2011 Peugeot Boxer diesel motorhome for sale with very few miles on the clock. It appears to be immaculate but I wonder if the low mileage will be a problem as I also will only...
O recently retired and I'm wanting an SUV for easier access. I do mostly short journeys, sometimes with two grandchildren. 8000-9000 miles annually anticipated. I have a static caravan that we travel to...
I'm looking for a reliable SUV for under £8500. I've shortlisted the Hyundai Santa Fe 2011/2012, Subaru Forester 2011/2012 and Nissan Xtrail 2012/2013. I do less than 10,000 miles per year. Which would...
I own a European driving license. I sent it and my passport as a proof of ID to DVLA two months ago in order to exchange my European driving license to a UK driving licence. It was supposed to take about...
Some people have to apply for the over-70s licence by paper format but the DVLA makes no sense. It states in one paragraph, 'While the DVLA is completing medical investigations to decide whether a licence...
I sent my new owner slip off to DVLA back in January, I taxed the car online and they take my monthly payment, so the car I sold taxed and it must be registered in my name as they are taking payment -...
My wife's current car is a 2003 Renault Clio from new (probably the most reliable car we've had). She normally does about four short journeys a week and an occasional 35-mile return journey. Sometime,...
Is my 2019 Honda Jazz Sport vulnerable to having its catalytic converter stolen?
I want to buy a 2016 Skoda Fabia from a main dealer. It's had one owner and has 35,000 miles on clock, but it failed the MoT last year due to Malfunction Indicator Light failure - which was fixed. I'll...
My daughter is waiting to collect a used 2017 Kia Sportage from a Kia dealership. Your articles have often recommend drivers using Shell V power fuel. Will my daughter gain the same benefits from super...
My Audi Q5 was entered recently and I think it was done via cloning my key, which I now keep in a tin box lined with foil. Would the thief retain the code so they could get into my car in future? If so,...
The wife and I have decided to consolidate our cars. We have a sporty car for the summer but we now want a car that can be used for long journeys and can do some off-roading and hopefully we can camp in...
We have a 2016 Toyota Auris Estate (petrol) with Michelin tyres. We are on the second set of tyres and the rear tyres are stepping - the first pair of rear tyres (also Michelin) stepped as well. Is it...
I recently bought a new car. I'm not sure why I did not consider nearly-new, cheaper cars, but with Covid-19 and showrooms closed, I bought new. Now I could be out of a job. I own the car (with a personal...
We're buying a small Caravan (about 900kg) and would like to upgrade our 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 automatic. We have a budget of £5000. We'd like to balance a strong enough engine with reasonable fuel economy...
Are there any disadvantages to buying an ex-PCP car from a Mercedes dealership? Should it affect the price?
I'm in the market for a used, low floored, maxi-mover style van for food truck conversion. What's the top models I should be considering and why?
I'm looking for a sports car under £40,000. The Ford Mustang would get my vote but the safety rating is just a no-no for when kids are in the back. What should I buy?
If a company I buy GAP Insurance from was to go bust, what would happen to the policy should I need to claim? Am I covered by FCA? Thanks
Last Saturday night my daughter and her boyfriend had their house broken into. The thieves took two sets of keys, one for each car parked on the drive. They took his car. The police came round on the Sunday...
Why don't EV charging stations have card readers so we can avoid all the phone apps?
I'm interested in buying a plug-in hybrid but can't park on my own drive. I do have off-road parking, but in a shared area. So I wondered if any progress had been made on options for this situation?
How would you rate the specs of the Ford Fiesta? Is the Vignale the top spec? How does it rate with the Titanium X and the ST X Line? I'm looking at all three and would be grateful for your guidance.The...
Would you go for the Tesla Model 3, Kia Soul EV or Hyundai Kona Electric? Thanks.
My licence was renewed and issued, sent to my home address, sent on from there to my work address and then returned to DVLA. I've written to DVLA as my old licence expires in August 2020, but not sure...
I purchased a 15 year old Ford Transit 12 months ago, which I aimed to convert into a camper van. The dealer produced a full MoT. The vehicle has been stationary whilst doing a refit. When it was time...
I have been trying to change the Historic Vehicle Tax status of my car but DVLA have lost my documents. I have no V5c and it's impossible to get through to anyone at DVLA.
Is it worth getting a hybrid car? I'm 67, retired and live on the coast. Most of our journeys are local but occasionally we drive further afield.
I'm confused by all the different products advertised for repairing small paint scratches. Can you steer me in the right direction on purchasing something that will remove or improve unsightly small scratches...
I applied to the DVLA for my first full driving licence - which must be done within two years of passing your test. My two year expiry date is 17 July 2020. The Post Office Track and Trace shows the DVLA...
.jpg)
