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I bought a Peugeot 3008 and a 2006 Hyundai Getz 1.1 I use for work. It's not the most comfortable car and as I'm not using the Peugeot as much as I've decided to sell both and get something down the middle....
I sold a car for £3000 with six months MoT. The buyer test drove it and was happy with it, even saying so in text exchange that evening. Now they have had it inspected and say the chassis and ball joints...
After nearly eight years of living with the 2015 Honda CRV automatic we are getting the new Jazz in March. I haven't driven a CVT model before, and wonder whether you have any tips for someone who is making...
I live in a rural location which means lots of rough roads and potholes, but I commute a 70- mile round trip to work on a motorway, often at rush hour. I don't do much city driving. I want something around...
How often does the battery in a hybrid car need charging? I'm thinking of a Kia Niro and I do on average about 200 miles a week.
I have a 2.0 litre petrol Volkswagen Passat estate and am looking to replace it this autumn. Given that there isn't a petrol Passat with the same power what are my options in a similar(ish) price bracket...
With a petrol/diesel car you can carry a can of fuel for emergencies - what's the equivalent for an EV? I have seen ZipCharge units in the USA, but they are very expensive. Is there a reasonably priced...
I drive about 18,000 miles a year; two 3000 mile road trips each year and then the rest is a mix of around town and 50 miles on the motorway. I'm looking for either an estate or a medium SUV. For the road...
I bought my new Honda Jazz from a main dealer in 2022. The main reason I decided to change from my previous three-year-old year old Jazz was the expected over 60mpg. For the first several weeks the car...
The paint on the roof of my 12 plate Hyundai i20 is ‘delaminating’. I can get a fingernail under the edge of the paint and lift it off as if it were not adhered to the primer underneath. Does this mean...
I purchased a new Toyota C-HR in March. I am very happy with the car but have noticed at the rear corners there is a very fine, thin transparent trim which follows the shape of the black plastic over the...
I have 235/50R19 tyres on my Volkswagen Tiguan, I was wondering if I could change the profile from 50 to 45 to try and improve the quality and handling of the ride.
I'm thinking of selling my Land Rover Defender 110 and what I really need is some advice regarding the condition of the car. It is in genuine original condition with no added extras, would it be more saleable...
Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car?
I do approximately 14,000 miles per year, mostly long distance driving. Is the 1.0 TSI engine in a Skoda Octavia suitable for this type of use?
The spec for the Skoda Enyaq says that it only has disc brakes at the front and that the rear are drums. That seems like a throwback to the 1970s. Is it safe for such a large, heavy car? Also do electric...
How many miles does it take to run in an Audi 2.0-litre petrol engine?
I'm a year off retirement and am lucky to have a decent pension and lump sum. I want to get a new car this year, so should I buy cash now or still do a PCP for 3-5 years? Over the years I've owned a Volkswagen...
My teenage grandson is about to take his practical test and when he passes we will be looking for a suitable car for a 6’4” tall person that is also suitable for a newly-qualified driver, given the potentially...
I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen T-Cross, which comes with tyre repair kit. The dealer doesn't seem keen on a spare tyre kit and quoted about £400 plus to supply one. Are there any other options as...
What car would you suggest for an elderly couple, one is two metres tall and the other has back problems. Preferably used up to £30K, automatic and hybrid as we do low mileage trips, mainly less than 50...
I'm buying a 2018 Citroën C3 1.2 Tech Flair and found some rust on tailgate door at the bottom. This has been sorted and I've been given a one year guarantee. Should I still buy this car? I have 60 days...
I have a 2017 Hyundai i40 with a factory-fitted stereo radio system but it does not have a CD function. Can I buy and fit a CD player that will play through the car's speakers?
My son has already has a daughter and is now expecting twins. What cars can fit three child seats side by side, and do these have to be Isofix fittings?
I have had my Nissan Juke since last September. It was starting to shudder but I didn’t think it could be anything serious or a red light would show. I’ve now been told that it’s the automatic gearbox....
I currently have a Toyota Yaris Cross for two months on a PCP. The dealer has offered a new car (available in six months) for the same monthly cost and the same spec too. Is this usual and could there...
My grandson commutes 64 miles each day on mostly motorways. He has a 2016 Toyota Yaris petrol with 44,000 miles on the clock. Would you advise him to change to a small diesel car or to stick with the Yaris?...
Please can you advise me the best way to appeal a car park charge, when it was on private land with a ticket machine that only accepts debit cards and I have proof that two payments were made to cover...
I’m thinking of buying a diesel car for the economy - should I reconsider with the Goverment's date of 2030 for stopping petrol and diesel cars being sold in the UK? Also do you think the Government will...
We are looking for a small practical newish family car that we only drive short distances in, approximately 20-30 mile a day and not long distances over the weekend. It has to be automatic, hatchback size...
If I buy an EV with list price £39500 and as an option have metallic paint at £555 will this make the car liable for the £40,000 'showroom tax' rate when EVs have to pay VED in a couple of years time?
I currently have a Hyundai Ioniq PHEV that I plan to replace this August with a new PHEV. The Ioniq PHEV is no longer produced - what would you recommend about the same size?
Can you suggest a suitable trickle charger for my mild hybrid Mercedes GLC 300? There seems to be a lot of choice.
Should I buy a Euro 5-compliant car if I am going to keep it for at least 10 years? Or will I not be able to go into most cities in coming years due to clean air zones.
I have recently bought a 2021 Mercedes C Class Cabriolet. We live in an area that's regularly visited by seagulls and suffer with frequent deposits! Hence I am keen to preserve the condition of the cabriolet...
I own a Peugeot 208 GT fitted with Michelin Primacy 4 205/45/17 tyres, which are quite noisy. I understand that among others, the Hankook Ventus Evo 3 can reduce the noise in the cabin by about half. I...
My daughter's Audi Q4 e-tron lost power suddenly on the M1 where there was no hard shoulder and an HGV immediately behind her. Thankfully she and her baby suffered no harm. Is this a known issue with this...
I have owned my approved used 70 plate Toyota Yaris Excel since just before Christmas. It doesn't hug the road as it should - tends to twitch to the left for no apparent reason on uneven surfaces (not...
I've bought a 10-year-old Toyota iQ. Is it worth servicing it at Toyota or my good local garage?
I'm buying a used Toyota GT86, can you tell me what the correct type and size tyre that should be fitted? Low road noise is important to me, so what brand would you recommend?
My wife's 2014 Vauxhall Adam has daytime running lights in the headlight unit, but one side has LEDs and the other side a normal bulb. On its last MoT the mechanic said they need to be the same so I would...
For the last few years of my working life I need very reliable car for my daily commute. I'm in the market for a new car, with a budget of up £15K.
Of the two car manufacturers, who offer a seven year...
I am interested in buying a Skoda Yeti. I have a budget of up to £10,000. We drive a max of 5000 miles a year and are not off-roaders in any sense! Would you recommend this car or are there others that...
My daughter had a tyre burst on her MINI Cooper after she grazed a curb near her house, trying to avoid a big truck coming her way. When she called the RAC, with whom she has a full breakdown cover, they...
I would be grateful if you could help us in our quest for a new car. Currently we have a 2016 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso This is a great car as far as space utilisation is concerned, especially the boot...
We are looking to replace our four year old Skoda Karoq in the next year. Our preference is for a similar sized SUV. Can you advise us on the pros and cons of full electric vs hybrid electric? We have...
I've noted a couple of instances where cars are advertised as 'automatic' but which turn out to be, on inspection, semi-automatic. How can I find out in advance which is correct? It may not matter to everyone,...
What is the correct way to insure a Ford Escort XR3i which has had an engine from an Escort RS Turbo fitted to it?
Can you tell me what the speed limit is for a non car-derived van on a dual carriageway?
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