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If an accident is caused by a car thief - who leaves the car and is not caught - will my insurance not cover me?
Assuming the Highway Code still states that street lighting on roads indicates a 30 mph speed limit, my area turns the lighting off for part of the night (approximately between 12 and 4am). Some nights...
I have spinal problems resulting in lower back and leg pain. My consultant says I should be driving an automatic and something with a comfortable ride. I have a budget of £20k and my annual milage is around...
My wife is looking to replace her 2015 Kia Picanto for something with a little more power. She'd like something of a similar size, but with an automatic gearbox and adaptive cruise control. She's been...
I have heard numerous horror stories about charges from Nissan main dealers to service the simplest of cars like the Micra. Is this true?
I currently drive an EV and am suffering 'range frustration'. I have a home charger (7p/Kw) and have problems with finding, and object to paying the charging fees, from public charging points. I would...
I like quiet cars with soft suspension. Can you recommend an EV that has this? Many EV reviews highlight wind and tyre noise and a hard ride. Is the DS 3 E-Tense a contender. I like French luxury!
I just bought an Audi Q3 but the sat nav has no SD card. I have contacted Audi and they say it needs to be activated at a cost of £670. Surely an SD card is not that much
My SEAT Mii Electric is fitted with 81 V rated tyres. I had a new tyre fitted but the fitter fitted 81H rated tyres. It is well within the max speed of the car which is only 80mph. Is this likely to result...
The handbrake on my wife's 2009 Mercedes A-Class does not hold on a hill. Several garages have "fixed" it but it still rolls. How much would a complete handbrake rebuild be?
Can a traffic warden give you a ticket if you drive off?
The Nissan e-Power hybrid where the petrol engine generates power to an electric engine to drive the vehicle. Is this the same principle which has been used on British Railways diesels since the 1950s?
My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed for life. Also it’s a dry clutch. We are not having...
Can you recommend an electric or hybrid car for towing a small trailer? Budget under £8000.
When going away for a number of months I have left my previous ICE cars on a battery conditioner in the garage to preserve the 12 volt battery. I now own an EV and have read that this would not be possible...
How much should it cost to replace timing belt on my Honda Civic? When should that replacement typically be done?
Are modifications recorded on the motor insurance database and will therefore be known to next owners insurer?
My 24 year old son has had a licence since he was 18. He has never driven a lot although I have no doubts about his competence. He is not likely to need a car for the foreseeable future. Are there any...
I have received a penalty notice but did not park in their car park. They claim I parked between 7.35am to 4.45pm. I did park between 6.50am and 7.30 on a public highway adjoining the car park. I then...
My daughter was driving home at 3am on Sunday morning in dark rainy conditions, she skidded, lost control and hit the kerb and a traffic light (which was damaged) She left the car in a safe place nearby...
Can you let me know if either of the Ford 1.5T and 1.6T EcoBoost engines suffer from problems like the smaller 999cc units? Also does either engine have a wet belt ?
What is the range of a Volkswagen ID.3 when driving at 70mph?
I have recently bought a 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost - my first car with a stop/start engine and battery system. In the winter, I use the car very little and would like to top up the battery using my...
My 2016 Nissan Juke 1.2 DIG manual says that the oil recommended is 5w40. I’ve recently had a service with the main dealer and they put in 5w30. Will this cause a problem?
Can I change my standard 17-inch wheels to 16-inch on my 2017 Suzuki Vitara to make the ride smoother? My current tyres are all 215/55/R17 94V Michelin cross climates which are nearing end of life.
I...
Should I charge my new EV everyday at home or only when the battery is almost flat?
I have to find a new medium sized van quickly and am getting confused as to which to go for. I currently have a 2017 Ford Transit Custom which needs too much money spending on it. I had a new wet belt...
Apart from a respray or wrap is there any cheaper option to resolve lacquer peel on a yellow car? Could you just respray the bonnet and one quarter instead of the whole car?
I am about to give my daughter my car. I have taxed it to the end of the month. As soon as she registers it in her name she will have to pay tax from the beginning of the month. Can we avoid losing a month’s...
A few days ago the tyre pressure warning dislayed a malfunction sign. The following day it appeared to be working and was able to display the tyre pressures. The next day the malfunction sign reappeared.
Is...
I need to swap my 2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol hatchback for an estate so it can accommodate my two large dogs. I am considering another Astra or swapping to a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo. My current Astra...
Are all manufacturers doing this packaging/system withdrawal unless you pay £100s at the end of 3 years to keep them? Seemingly not mentioned in purchasing new that some of the extras they seek you the...
I was sold a Range Rover Velar in December 2024, on the day of collection an hour into the drive home the engine light came on. I reported this immediately and was asked to drive it home and bring the...
My Kia Rio has received a recall for HECU. It states that abs esp lights could illuminate. I took my car to have the ABS ESP sensor replaced as I noticed the lights were on. Am I able to get reimbursed...
What discount should one expect for a Category S car for sale which has been repaired by insurance approve garage?
I really don't like the idea of buying an electric powered car. I have seen articles from some quite major companies who have made a hydrogen engine. Why would they go to the expense of doing that if they...
I have to drive to the UK in my left hand drive 2021 Honda Jazz. Do I have to:
1) adjust the headlamps
2) have a FR sticker
3) adjust the car to count in miles not km
4) anything else I haven't thought...
I bought my vehicle in January 2025. For my birthday in April my partner bought me a private plate for the car. I changed the plate through DVLA and notified my insurance through the app, put in my card...
My partner is learning to drive and wanted a second-hand car to learn in. She is currently retraining and has no income, therefore I have paid for the car (a Kia Picanto). I drive a Skoda and have insurance...
I have a 1981 motorbike and want to get it running again. It ran on 4 star petrol and 2 stroke mix. What petrol should I use now?
I have a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa with only 67,000 miles on clock, however it has been idle for 2 years. Would it pay me to get it renovated or just let it go ?
I have a 2004 Renault Clio needing a replacement auto transmission gearbox. The main dealers cannot help as the car is too old, however I have tracked down a gearbox from a reputable dealer in secondhand...
I have a car which hasn't worked for a couple of years and needs to be taken away, probably at cost. At the moment it is SORN. I believe the log book still needs to be completed but does this only mean...
I'm looking to buy a used car for between £5k to £8k with a flat boot that can carry dogs. I'm unsure of a good used car, please advise? SUV / estate?
I've recently got a new job which means a longer commute and the need for a second car as the public transport network is not reliable enough. I will be driving 10 miles each way across city traffic. As...
My daughter has had a lease car for more than three years and now the gearbox has failed. Is it her responsibility to fix the car before it is returned?
I have solicitors chasing me for an unpaid parking fine in Scotland. I have explained to the car park operator why the fine is unfair but to no avail. The parking fee was £2.00 which we thought we had...
Why are motorists so afraid to use bus lanes when they can legally. The Highway Code is quite specific about returning the left side the road when safe to do so.
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