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Does the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4 petrol Tech Line use a cam belt? If so, at what mileage does it need replacing?
My car insurer recently cancelled my insurance after declaring a claim I made was uneconomical to repair, resulting in a total loss. I have emailed them asking for a refund on my insurance. I purchased...
Can you advise if the rear boot spoiler I’ve fitted to my 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will reduce the price offered on a trade-in or sale?
I have had a Nissan Micra Celebration for 22 years and it has seen daily usage. I have read several reports on the 2022 model which have not made terribly good recommendations.
We’re in the process of trying to spec an Ineos Grenadier but can’t decide between steel and alloy wheels. What are the pros and cons of both in a big 4x4?
I do a lot of motorway miles and am keen to find an aerodynamic car - most makers publish drag coefficients (Cd) but I'm struggling to find CdAs Cd x frontal area - clearly this is what actually affects...
My Land Rover Velar is coming up to four years old and I’m thinking of taking out a warranty, is there any particular company you’d recommend?
We own a 2015 Audi A1 with less that 25,000 miles. The steering ribbon has failed and they want £1,000 for the repair, I have asked for a contribution from Audi UK as this should not have broken and is...
Does a 1.6 petrol 2007 Mazda 3 have a timing chain or cam belt?
My son bought a 2015 Ford Fiesta ST180 in March 2022, paying £11,000. He purchased it from our local main dealer.
He was driving home one evening and was part way up a steep hill when suddenly the clutch...
We live in a deeply rural area that often suffers from flooding. While we don't really need a 4X4 we would like a car that we have some confidence can get through some surface water up to perhaps 12 inches....
Which type of auto gearbox do you recommend, taking into account smoothness and reliability?
I have just bought a 2011 Hyundai i10 Comfort 1.2 and I need a bit of advice regarding the central locking. My key opens all the locks (except boot), but does not lock all the locks when I try locking...
In response to another question recently asked on tyre pressure and temperature, I've just come back from a high speed Germany tour in 35-plus degrees heat where the PSI rose on my 911 Turbo S by as much...
Is 133,910 miles classed as high mileage for a 2007 VW T5 SWB Campervan 2.0 85PS? What mileage could you expect from this engine?
The pads and brake discs on my new December 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan required replacement after only 10,000 miles due to serious corrosion. This has not been an issue with previous VWs, including Tiguans,...
I have a 64 reg Hyundai i10. On the last MoT in August last year there was an advisory which said that both rear brake discs were ' pitted or scored but not seriously weakened'. Mileage then was 24,000-plus...
I have a very good condition 2010 Mazda MX-5 Mk3.5 1.8 petrol folding tin top. I would like to trade it in for a Renault Megane folding tin top petrol with say a £2,000- £3,000 payment. I love the MX-5...
I'm in the process of looking for a small van and not sure what make to go for. I want something reliable as I would be using it to do vintage markets. I would also want something that I could convert...
What should I buy (new) to replace our wonderful Skoda Yeti? We want a similar, small SUV (4WD not necessary), a high seat (like the Yeti), comfortable and reliable, with a good performance and fuel consumption....
I have already waited eight months for my over 70s licence renewal and I'm getting nowhere.
I had a seizure 12 months ago and have been diagnosed with nocturnal seizures. I have done my 12 months no driving but because my licence was medically revoked I have to wait for a new licence. I sent...
I have a 2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost. In October 2020, at 37,000 miles, it was fitted with a new engine free of charge by Ford because there were apparently engine cooling issues with their engines.
This...
I applied for renewal of my over 70s medical driving licence in March 2022. I have tracked my application which only shows "in progress". Is it normal to wait this long?
I have been waiting for my medical restricted driving licence with the previous one expiring in June. The licence has been restricted due to same condition since 2016.
A few weeks ago DVLA wrote to say...
I have a 2020 Ford Focus Active X 1.0 EcoBoost 125. Can you advise on the best petrol to use in this car, please - E5 or E10?
I have a budget of £30,000 and have been searching for a used Lexus NX. I really love the car and the looks. The problem I face now is whether I should spend such a huge amount for Lexus NX or go for a...
I declared my car SORN during Covid as I was working from home. Its MoT also ran. Now, I want to tax it and do an MoT. But I can't tax it without an MoT, how can I get an MoT done?
I am contemplating purchasing a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper convertible 1.6. It belongs to mature neighbour and is very much a second car for them. It has had one owner and done 63,000 miles. There are...
We own a BMW i3 REX and love it. The pure electric range is around 100 miles, which is perfect for day-to-day use and the REX makes the rare longer journeys stress-free.
We'd like something a little larger...
What is the best affordable to run reliable micro van to convert into micro camper?
After having a claim on my insurance policy, how much is the premium likely to go up in price over the next few years?
I am looking at buying a used Honda Insight for around £9,000. Just wondered if I should be worried about the battery for this hybrid. I have heard reports of warning lights appearing on the dashboard....
Down here in the South East, a habit seems to have developed where drivers stop to let other drivers out of a side road onto the main road. This is very courteous, and makes sense if you're in a queue...
I have applied to renew my driving licence online and received an email from the DVLA confirming receipt and promising to reply. I have heard nothing since and my licence expires shortly, can I continue...
What has happened to streamlined designs for cars? Traditionally, an aerodynamic shape seemed to be the key to better performance and fuel consumption. But, increasingly, car shapes are getting more boxy...
I have just ordered a Kia Niro PHEV - my third Niro - a great car. My intention is to use the 13amp lead provided. Most of my journeys are local so would this method be sufficient or should I consider...
Gay-Lussac's law of gases put simply is - in a given volume of gas (e.g in a tyre) the pressure is in direct proportion to the temperature. So as temperature increases so pressure increases and vice versa.
Therefore...
I want to buy a used hatchback or small SUV with the emphasis on comfort but with adequate performance. The biggest item I normally carry is a bicycle - my SEAT Leon FR is OK for size but the ride is anything...
I am thinking of buying a used MINI Countryman - either a 1.5 or 2.0 petrol auto, or the hybrid.
Firstly, with careful driving would there be any real difference in the mpg? The bigger engine might cope...
I have a Skoda Octavia that was registered in 2021. I want to install a dash cam but there is no 12V power source in the front of the car.
There is a USB socket in the roof console near the rearview...
I have a very small parking space in front of my house and need a small car that can turn tightly and is automatic. What do you suggest?
I am large disabled person who drives a Seat Ateca automatic. I want to buy a small economical petrol auto for two of my offsprings to share. It needs to be an auto because they love the ease of driving...
I am currently looking for a MINI Countryman and have one for sale that has been imported. It has low mileage and is a fair price. Should I steer clear?
My windscreen has a star-shaped stone chip, 2cm diameter, at driver's eye level immediately in front of me. Would this constitute a fail in the MoT, due next week?
I bought a Toyota Aygo from a Toyota dealer in mid January 2022 for £12,800 and now in June it is valued at £9500. Is it legal to obviously overcharge for a secondhand car?
I have my Porsche 911 that's been SORN for a few years. Can I just insure it so I can drive it to my mechanics for an MoT or will I have to un-SORN it first?
I am considering a new Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI. Can can you tell me if there are still issues with this engine. There were reports of the car "kangarooing" and a number of complaints, as I recall, but...
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