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I have owned my SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive (estate version) since new. It's now three years old and has done 30,000 miles. It has the original tyres on.
The front tyres need replacing due to tread...
In this current climate should I replace a diesel car with a petrol car?
My wife and I (both in our mid-eighties) have a 10-year-old petrol Nissan Qashqai CVT auto in which we drive about 6,000 miles per year. We particularly value the high driving position making getting...
After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing the brake hoses. The cost was quoted at around...
My dad has been diagnosed with dementia and - therefore - cannot drive. My mum can still drive but the car is in his name and so is the insurance, with my mum as a named driver. In order to reinsure, would...
I would be grateful if you could suggest a number of petrol automatic cars for a young driver. He has a budget of up to £5500.
Does the latest Civic have Honda's Magic Seat system?
I have just taken delivery of my Kia Niro PHEV. I have a wallbox charger and intend to top up the battery each night so I have 100 per cent charge for local trips. Will this damage the battery?
Why don't manufacturers omit the sunroof and add solar panels instead?
They could be used to power the obligatory air con and the sound systems and eventually trickle charge the main batteries to charge...
I have a 1999 Peugeot 406 diesel estate. It has 160k miles on the clock and I bought it for £2000 12 years ago. The expansion of the London ULEZ means that I have to change it, I really don't want to,...
My wife drives four miles a day to work and back. We've had problems with diesel cars with DPFs but can't afford an electric vehicle.What's the best option for £8000?
I’m going to buy a 2016 Nissan Navara. How much it would cost for me to upgrade it for the London ULEZ?
I'm afraid I don't follow your advice of leaving the air conditioning on all the time, as surely this will use more fuel?
The air conditioning works perfectly well when turned on, but occasionally it...
I have provisionally sold my MG Magnette online. After several days, I received a check paid in Euros for more than the asking price of the car. When I questioned the buyer, he said the overpayment was...
Can you tell me if it's possible to convert a petrol Dacia Sandero to LPG?
Apparently, I am a rare breed who enjoys cleaning and keeping my car in pristine condition!
I am now 81 and tend to change my car every 1-2 years - I suppose you could say it is a hobby/pastime. Usually,...
I am looking to buy a nearly new Mazda CX-30. There are many for sale between two and three years old that have very low mileage figures. For instance, one is advertised as having just over 8000 miles...
Saab 9-3, is the floor space altered with a convertible?
I'm looking for a hybrid car with a reasonably high driving position. It doesn't have to be an SUV but must have good visibility and a comfortable, adjustable driver's seat. I have trouble with my low...
I am looking to change my 10-year-old Golf diesel. I would like a car with similar fuel costs and am told the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports hybrid is good. What do you think?
the front tyres on my VW Tiguan 4Motion suv need changing, but can I get away with just renewing the front two or should I replace all four?
Are we likely to get the latest new diesel Kia Sportage here in the UK?
I am considering buying a mild-hybrid car with low fuel costs. I want a small hatchback and I like the Toyota Yaris Cross, but am put off by its slow 0-62mph time (10 seconds). Can you recommend a faster...
I have had an Audi RS Q8. The car is just six months old and the tracking is out and pulling to the left. I took it to an Audi dealer who quoted me £6500 to fix it. They have also voided the warranty that...
Has the Nissan Note (2010 model)1.5 dCi got a Nissan or Renault engine?
Rather than have dangerous Smart Motorways, why don’t National Highways reduce congestion by simply educating people and enforcing the rule of driving on the left?
It is SO frustrating to see drivers...
I have a 2017 Ford Transit camper van that came without aircon. With the recent warm weather, it is a pretty hot and sticky ride. Do you know of any companies[ that can offer an aftermarket fitment?
Why are electric cars so expensive? It looks like a cynical profiteering opportunity to me, what’s the honest story?
I own a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus. and am struggling to pair my iPhone with the infotainment system using CarPlay.
I can pair my phone for making and receiving telephone calls but am confused as to whether...
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