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Should I be concerned about a high mileage petrol EcoTSI engine? The car I'm looking at appears to be ex fleet, as it covered 90,000 miles in it's first three years, and then a further 20,000 in the next...
The spares required for a warranty repair are not available and I've been given no ETA for delivery. How long is reasonable for car to be in repairer. Spares ordered 29/08/23
What is a good price for 1973 Wolseley Six automatic with 81,042 miles?
My handbook says my tyre's load rating should be 96 but I want to fit 4 season tyres and I cannot find a supplier who has anything above 94. Would it affect my insurance if I fitted 94?
My Suzuki Grand Vitara is suffering from black / green mould / algae on the roof. I have tried washing it off with a good quality wash and wax product. It did not work well. Have you any suggestion how...
I am contemplating buying a 2022 Ford Focus with an auto gearbox. Have Ford sorted the earlier auto box problems?
Heeding your advice to use all-weather tyres, what’s the best for my 2021 Skoda Karoq?
I understand that if the battery pack of an electric car is damaged by debris etc on the road, the whole battery pack has to be replaced as it cannot be repaired. Is this correct or, if not, which cars...
My car has no spare, nor room for one due the batteries, and I am reluctant to solely rely on the Tyre Slime to get me home.
I have been looking to fit Pirelli All-Season XL Seal Inside tyres, however...
After a long disjointed process my car was written off. The policy in my insurance states if the vehicle is less than one year old it will be replaced with a new similar make and model.
Due to the current...
I tried to negotiate a deal for a car but was advised by salesman that he had no leeway with the price due to "FCA instruction to treat customers fairly". He stated that all prices are "fixed" but I feel...
I’m looking to trade in a 2016 Lexus RX450h premium for a plug-in hybrid to take advantage of solar panels at home (not ready to go all-electric). Ceiling of 40k give or take cash purchase. The problem...
I'm hiring a car in Lanzarote in January next year - do I need an IDP or is my UK licence okay?
Can a twin axle motorhome be driven on a standard UK full licence at 77 years old?
Our old car is now starting to age and want to replace it. It is used for commuting approximately. 25 miles a day and for family journeys with my partner, dog and occasional grown-up son to transport....
The standard tyres on a VW UP GTI are 195/40 R17’s. The choice of tyre options in this size is limited and the tyres themselves do not help the ride.
What are the options and implications of moving to...
I have a 2019 (current model) Citroen Berlingo XTR Flair Auto diesel 130, which suits me well with one exception - road noise. It has newish Michelin 205/55 16" tyres, chosen for a good 'outside the car'...
What is a recommended EV for up to £30k? My annual mileage is just under 10k. If a used car, can I trust a used battery?
I have a Peugeot 208 1.2 petrol. I was told the cam belt life was 100,000 miles - I have only done 25,000 miles in 8 1/2 years. What is the recommended life? I have been told that later 1.2 engines have...
My 2018 Suzuki S-Cross is due for an MoT and service. I have been quoted an additional £50 for an oil flush. At 35,000 miles is this essential or worth it? I’ve been driving for 60 years and am not familiar...
I have a 30,000 mile 2018 BMW X2. How often should I change the spark plugs ?
My partner hit a deer at one time, but there was minimal damage (a cracked bumper) and so didn't claim any costs on her insurance. She did however inform her insurance company and they have logged the...
One morning this week I came out the house to find all the windows on my 68 reg BMW 430d Gran Coupe were down. All the doors were locked and nothing was damaged or missing. I know you can open the windows...
I was in a car park park and drove over a chain which was flat on the floor. The chain flicked when the back wheels went over and damaged the car back bumper. The security admitted the was their mistake...
Is it worth the cost of a remapping of the cars ECU on my BMW X1 2.0d?
Is it possible to modify a Euro5 engine to comply with Euro6? If so can the compliance be registered so the vehicle can go to clean air zones without penalty
I'm buying a second hand Mitsubishi Outlander (2019 plate), the car is metallic black and the body work is in excellent condition.
I have been asked if I would like Autoglym Lifeshine, is it worth the...
Is there any way of increasing the indicator volume on the Jaguar F-Pace as mine are very quiet? More like non existent.
We purchased a used BMW X5 from Vines in Redhill. The car already had a detachable tow bar attached. BMW didnt supply the key for it so we never removed it.
We used the tow bar for the first time after...
Any idea of the value of a 2010 318i BMW petrol with only 13,500 genuine miles on the clock?. The car also has a full BMW service history
What is the best used SUV for £12,500 at the moment?
If l am reversing from a clear road into my driveway - a car speeds up while l am in the process of turning my vehicle into the driveway who has right of way at this point? I am half turned into a drive...
We paid £9000 for a used car from a local dealer. That was 14 days ago. We were told it should be ready to collect in 4 days but we have yet to receive it. Apparently a fault was discovered when it was...
What car would you recommend that can comfortably accommodate two booster seats and a baby seat in the second row? Or is it better looking for a 7 seater which will grow with three boys? Budget of around...
My wife's insurance has doubled this year and mine has increased 50%. This is with no claims being made and using comparison websites for renewals. How can insurance firms get away with such price increases....
I have an 8-speed automatic Ford Transit Connect. A NOX sensor recently failed and resulted in diesel finding its way into the oil because a regeneration was being called for but not triggered. I contacted...
I would like to know if importing a Nissan Silvia S13 from Japan would be profitable
I have a 2016 Ford Ka + but don't fully understand how 'Hill Start Assist' works, being reluctant to release the handbrake on a hill before increasing revs and engaging the clutch.
How do I get new car keys for my old Mercedes 2004?
Which car brand offers the most reliable automatic gearboxes?
I'm looking to buy a used car (<3 years old) that I can use for commuting (70miles 3-4 days pw) and can be used for family trips. My Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 2016 is nearly at 100k and starting to cost...
I have a 2018 Mercedes A-Class which I bought from new and with 43k miles on the clock. My elderly parents find it difficult to get in and out of the back as the sill is high and the door aperture not...
What is the best solution for my needs. I spend the summer in England and would like a smallish car for that period. Price range £8000 to £9000. I will only do about 1500 miles in that time. I realise...
My BMW Z3 is failing the Irish NCT (equivalent to MoT) on CO2 emissions. Do I need to change the catalytic converter?
We are looking to buy a car with a budget between of between £8k to £12k. We will be covering between 4000 to 5000 miles every year. We are pensioners and so are looking for a reliable car that's easily...
Do children over three years old need to be in a car seat in the rear of a vehicle, or can they use the standard seat belt without a car seat? I'm reading the .gov website and one page states children...
I jhd a new alternator fitted 18 months ago (20K miles) on my Mercedes 220 CDI and the bearings are now shot so it has to be replaced. How long is a fair life of an alternator?
Does the first log book have to state a non transferable number to be so?
My family owned vehicle from new back in 1961 has just had the RF60 brown log book changed to a V5 that states the number plate...
I bought a Toyota C-HR brand new from a main Toyota dealership in January 2023. At the time, they were only issuing one car key fob due to the chip shortage on all new cars at the time. I am still being...
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