Questions from October 2022
My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor. The rear seats fold to accommodate my ladders...
I bought a secondhand car from a dealership four years a go and embarrassingly didn’t realise I had to process the change of registered owner, I presumed they completed this. I have the green V5 new keeper...
I currently drive a 2016 1.6-litre diesel Nissan X-Trail doing about 10,000 miles a year in total, of which 75 per cent is short urban journeys, the remainder being towing a 1,400kg caravan. As the car...
I have a 2016 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI with 44,000 miles on the clock. It appears that all my glo plugs need replacing - is this unusual? How much should this cost?
I am looking at purchasing a new Tucson Hybrid but it's on 19-inch wheels, are they too large? Will they be uncomfortable on the road?
My mother-in-law is 82 and every other week her hybrid Toyota e-CVT is going flat in the Autumn. Yes, maybe a new battery is in order (it's coming up to five years old) however I wondered if there is...
I recently purchased a used Dacia Duster with a comprehensive service history duly stamped in the service book - but with no invoices to back this up.
My local Renault/Dacia garage say that they are unable...
If the car in front is turning right am I allowed to to overtake on the inside if it means entering a bus lane?
I have a 2018 Range Rover Evoque 2.0-litre diesel. I do mixed driving and wonder if putting some DPF cleaner would help any possible build up of carbon. I have had no problems to date.
Having purchased a second hand motorhome, which broke down within two months of ownership (twice) am I obliged by law to take it back to where it was purchased, even though the trip would be extremely...
A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the assumption that I am saving petrol. My question is:...
I have a 2014 Audi A4 Technik which has an intermittent clutch shudder when taking off in first gear. Has anyone have any experience of this problem or found a reason/solution for it? There are no other...
I'm looking to buy a new petrol automatic small SUV such as the SEAT Arona or other makes. My priority is mpg.
I am considering purchasing a Toyota Yaris Cross AWD, what is your opinion of these cars? Are they as good as most people say? They are expensive but seem very economical and look very good in the gold...
I have just purchased a Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel Mk3 model AWD. Does this vehicle have a DPF as I do not do much motorway driving? It is a 58 plate.
How often should you get a full service? My Skoda Citigo is five years old. It had the cam belt replaced and tyres, interim service last year and I do very low mileage (26,500 miles).
I drive a 2021 Volvo XC60 II, auto, fwd. The tyres are Continental EcoContact 6. Would fitting all-season tyres make a noticeable difference ?
I have owned a Fiesta hybrid, bought as a pre-reg, since November 2021. It went back to the main dealers in January because the touch sensitive locking stopped working. I was told this was due to the 12V...
Is there any evidence that a fuel system cleaner can stop the build up of carbon in a GDI engine, especially one fitted with a turbo?
I'm currently driving a BMW 4 Series which is lovely in terms of comfort, noise insulation and a smooth responsive engine but it's now got 75,000-plus miles and I would like to upgrade the infotainment...
I'm looking for warranty insurance on car that is more than 10 years old and 130,000 miles. I'm struggling to find a company to cover.
Are there any reports of failures/problems with the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 'wet' cam belt? Any concerns regarding the claimed 150,000-miles or 10 year life predicted?
I recently bought a 2009 Renault Koleos with 12,0000 miles. Now it has a timing chain and every local garage I've spoken to state they are not a serviceable item, and none of them had ever changed one....
I recently read, to my surprise, the batteries on self-charging hybrids only last about five years. Then the owner has a big bill to replace the battery, that cost thereby negating any bonus they had been...
My wife bought a low mileage 2018 Honda Jazz Navi last February from a Honda main dealer. It has a screen for the audio and sat-nav. At the service we had a courtesy Jazz which had a reversing camera fitted...
I am looking for a BMW up to five years old (budget up to £19,000) and one of the options is the 330e. Having looked at your review of the F30 model, it seems they have quite a few issues. Given that,...
I travel more than 20,000 miles per annum on a motorway.
What is a GDI engine? How does it compare to other 1.4 i20s and diesel CRDi for fuel economy and reliability?
I have a Kia Sorento 2.2 KX-3, which was bought as a tow car, but we have now gone out of caravanning. My wife has a three-door Kia Picanto, which is easy for her to drive and more importantly, park. We...
Which do you think I should be looking to buy, a Mercedes-Benz Vito or Volkswagen Transporter? I will be keeping the vehicle for approx 10 years.
I have a 2017 Nissan Qashqai. I have noticed the left side daytime running light is not working but all other light on the same side (left) work with no problem.
Driving around London, I have noticed...
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