The DVLA vehicle check service is bringing up incorrect details for several cars from the same dealer, why is this?

Is there a reason as to why a car advertised by a local trader as a Fiat500 comes up as a Volkswagen on the DVLA site? There is also a Nissan advertised but the Vehicle Reg comes up as a Ford Focus. A...

Why won't some insurers take on drivers over 80?

I learned recently that some insurance companies will not take on a new over-80 driver which I quite understand. But it does mean (a) that if you're with them you ahve to stay with them, whatever they...

Is a front numberplate UK sticker a legal requirement in the EU?

We are taking our Hyundai Tuscon to France for a holiday soon. It does not have the UK identifier on the number plates and although there is room for a UK sticker on the rear plate, the position of the...

Can I fit LED replacement bulbs in my Mercedes E-Class?

Just wondering if you could give us some guidance on whether LED replacement headlight for a 2012 Mercedes E-Class headlight is a good choice and what would you suggest?

Do electric cars require a specialist fire extinguisher?

We have just changed from an ICE to an electric car. Is it reasonable to transfer our car powder extinguisher across, or should we get a different type? I am aware that an electric car is very much less...

How can I prevent bird droppings from damaging my car paintwork?

I currently have a black MINI which is getting damaged by bird droppings. As this is unavoidable where I live and the damage occurs in minutes. I wondering if a different colour or car manufacturer would...

What MoT class does a Ford e-Transit require?

I am trying to find out what MoT class a Ford e-Transit 390 comes under? The gross weight is 3900kg but I have had different service centres say variously class 4, class 7 and HGV?

What 1990s car do you recommend as a daily driver?

I’m looking for a 1990 car basically because I can’t work on my Ford Focus. Any recommendations for a run about that can be maintained with contents on domestic garage tools and not hitched up to a computer...

I'm buying a used Ford Transit - how do I check the service history?

I'm looking at a 36,000 mile 2019 Ford Transit which has been a company vehicle. The seller says it was a lease vehicle with Enterprise and possibly an ex-utility company. Is it right that the dealer won't...

We bought a van that wasn't as advertised - can we claim money back?

We brought a 2017 Ford Tourneo in October last year. The seller said it has full service history. We have been chasing the history since we brought it and finally received it last week. It is not a full...

What soft-riding convertible would you recommend?

As we age (over 75) we are finding our mk3 Mazda MX-5 automatic a firm ride. Is there a softer riding convertible which is not too large or expensive? We have looked at a Lexus IS250C but the youngest...

What's the best first car for a new driver?

My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap to insure. How do we start please?

Should I use the recirculation button when running my air conditioning in the summer?

Is it true that you should have your recirculation button on all the time in summer when you are running the air conditioning?

I part exchanged a car and now the garage are saying it has been clocked - where do I stand?

Yesterday I bought a second hand car from a garage and had my old 2007 car to trade in. We agreed a price and the deal was done. Today they have called to say there is a problem with the car I part exchanged....

What are the rules for child car seats in Italy?

I am taking a holiday in Italy this year and will be hiring a car. Hertz have offered a car seat for our daughter which is fine. She will just be 8 by the time we travel so whilst she has a dedicated...

Is there a standard for paint thickness?

I have recently purchased an A5 Sportback and noticed quite a lot of chipping occurring to the leading edge of the bonnet after only 8k and less than a year old. My dealer measured the paint thickness...

What's the best small electric hatchback?

What's the nearest electric 4 four door car of a similar size to an Audi A1?

Is there a better car than the Skoda Kodiaq?

We have a 2.0 TSI Skoda Kodiaq on a contract lease. We have two kids, 8 and 10 years old and have appreciated the space that the car has given and flexibility when an in law visits to put the kids in the...