I can't move the gear selector from P, could this be a battery issue?

My 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has only done 21,000 miles. I've had it from new with the original battery. It stood idle for three weeks and was sluggish to start yesterday. I switched on the heated rear...

How much does a new oil pump cost?

I'd like to know how much an oil pump replacement would cost on a 2016 Citroen C3. I have been told it could be thousands!

My car's DPF is blocked. Can it be cleaned or does it need replacing?

I've owned a diesel 2013 Volvo V40 for nearly two years and it has now covered 28,000 miles (short journeys since I have owned it). Recently the message 'soot filter blocked' came up. My local garage has...

When does the new hybrid Toyota RAV4 launch in the UK?

When will the Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid be available in the UK?

Can you recommend a used, seven-seater that's ULEZ compliant?

I have a 2015 Land Rover Discovery 4. I live in London and it does not comply with the ULEZ regulations coming into force in October 2021. I need a second-hand seven-seater that does comply. I like the...

What motorhomes get the best mpg?

What motorhomes see the best fuel economy?

My battery has lasted 17 years. Is that common?

This is not really a question as such but I've seen your advice that car batteries are designed to last 3-5 years. I have owned a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso from new. I'm probably tempting fate to state...

My used car has an oil leak. Can I reject it?

I bought a 2011 Audi Q7 but spotted an oil leak a few days after buying. The seller is repairing it for me. Can you advise regarding my rights to return the car?

My car isn't reliable and keeps refusing to start. Can I get my money back?

I got my car - a 2015 Mercedes A-Class - at the end of January. Twice it’s been recovered from my drive as it wouldn’t start. The dealer I got it from is saying it’s a software update that needed doing...

Why is the road tax on my 2005 car so high?

I want to know why my 2005 Honda Accord has such expensive car tax. Some people pay nothing or very little and I pay a fortune.

Where on the windscreen should I put my dash camera?

I'm minded to fit a dash cam and the consensus is that the optimum position is behind the rearview mirror. However, if I were to do this the cam would be positioned on the shaded/mottled area of the windscreen....

How can I guarantee payment when selling my car?

What is the best way of getting paid when selling a vehicle privately and to a dealer? Many thanks.

Will the UK's speed limit be raised at some point?

Apart from the millions extracted from drivers in speeding fines, what justification is there for the 70mph speed limit on motorways? It was imposed as a "temporary measure" 55 years ago next month. Cars...

The cam belt failed on our car. Where do we legally stand with this issue?

I bought a 2016 DS3 on 3 July from a non-main dealer garage. Two and a half weeks ago (3 months and 2 weeks after buying), I was driving on a dual carriageway, roughly 68mph when the car cut out. I rolled...

Could you recommend a petrol SUV with a low boot lip?

Unfortunately, our 1998 Toyota RAV4 has a slipping clutch and signs of rust. We're looking for a high-seated petrol SUV, preferably with a low boot lip so a dog can jump in. We like the looks of the Ford...

Would a non-manufacturer tow bar invalidate my warranty?

I want to fit a tow bar to my 2016 BMW X3. I can get one fitted by an independent garage for about £650 or from BMW for close to £3000. There seems to be no difference between them other than the fact...

The DPF has failed on my car for the second time. What can I do?

Just over a year ago, I wrote to you to flag a DPF issue with my 30k mileage 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. After a massive fight, Land Rover replaced the entire DPF system for free (even though out...

Would a cracked alloy fall under warranty?

We have a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and the warranty is three years old next year. We've had the car since July 2020, purchased from a reputable Jaguar dealership. We're the second owners. We have just...

Can I get an electric charging point installed without owning an electric car?

If I havent got an electric car, could I still apply for a grant and get a charger installed anyway for future use? Or must you own a electric car as a condition of the grant? I'm thinking it would be...

What cars offer a good ground clearance and large boot?

We live in rural Cornwall and go camping a fair bit. We're after a secondhand (less than £5000 to spend) car with a large boot and decent ground clearance as we frequently go down unmade/lumpy tracks....

Will the MoT extension continue in the new lockdown?

Has the mot date been extended due to the new lockdown?