Questions from May 2025
I have a Peugeot 107 on a 10 plate. The specified fuel for this is E5. What is the danger if I run it on E10? Bear in mind that E10 fuel did not exist when E5 was specified for this car.
My car is a 2024 Suzuki Swift All-Grip. On some rural sloping roads it will momentarily slightly pull to one side or another. It's happened 3 times in 4 months. Otherwise it drives straight. Could the...
I am still driving a 2001 Zafira Mk1 but it feels close to the end of its life. Please can you advise what recent pre-owned car would most closely replicate the two aspects that I find incredibly useful?...
I'm thinking about buying a Mazda 3. The MoT advisories show all four brake pipes are corroded. The dealer says they will 're-grease' them, but shouldn't they be replaced? Will this simply be covering...
I'm really concerned and embarrassed with my 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.3 JTDM producing clouds of white smoke during DPF regen. After removing the DPF and chemically cleaning it, it still smoked badly. I...
I currently drive a MINI Countryman PHEV. MINI no longer produces this model. Do you know if MINI has any plans to replace this model or what would be a suitable alternative? I particularly like the petrol...
I am a 78 year old woman with mobility problems. I need a small car with automatic transmission and automatic tailgate and rear view camera. Where do I start looking?
I am considering buying a Toyota Yaris. I've never owned a hybrid before and I'm concerned I will be hit with unexpected costs during ownership. It's 2 years old. I will keep for around 3 years. It's done...
I am aware of the law around overtaking on a motorway but would like to know if your correspondence that complained about ‘middle lane hoggers’ is referring to cars driving slowly or at the posted speed...
My Kia Sportage ('74 plate 1600 petrol GTLine MHEV) has a display option which shows when the 48v battery is charging but never indicates when the battery is supplying power to help acceleration. My previous...
I own a 2019 Citroen C4 Cactus with 50k miles. This year it will need a new cam belt/water pump, full service, back and front pads and discs and possibly four new tyres which is going to cost around £3k....
I've received a ticket for doing 36mph in a 30mph. I'm so careful about speed and I don't think my speed has been measured accurately. Would you please advise how I can challenge the recording of my speed?...
We've recently bought a Toyota Bz4x electric car and I'm wondering how much effect on the range running a dash cam will have?
For some time my Rover 75 alarm will frequently beep when turning off or getting out. Now the remote un/locking isn't working. Can you tell me whether this is probably the system (and what I should do)...
I'm now the owner from a 1924 Morgan Standard Popular. Where can I find information about this car?
If the cam belt breaks while I am driving away from the garage am I covered by the warranty?
We have a Honda Jazz hybrid. It has soy based wiring which has twice in a year been eaten by rodents. Currently in for £4k worth of repair! We don't want to bring it home in case it happens again so are...
I am looking for a British modern classic convertible. I love a classy looking car for Goodwood days etc. I have whittled it down to the MGRV8, Jaguar XJS Convertible or the TVR Chimera. I live on the...
I have a 2019 Ford Fiesta Ecoboost which I bought 2 years ago at 53,000 miles. I asked the dealer to change the cambelt but they said it wouldn't need doing until about 144,000 miles so I had nothing to...
I'm coming up to retirement very shortly and I need to buy a "sensible" car. I currently have a Nissan Elgrand 3.5 litre and a 3.0i BMW X5. I need to be sensible and get a car that is good on fuel, cheap...
My MINI JCW puts a smile on my face every time I get in it - the only downside are its wheels. The alloy's are dished, like the bottom of a dinner plate and ride on super skinny 205/45 R18 tyres. If I...
We've always bought diesel cars as they do many miles, good MPG etc. We are looking at replacing our car - what's best to buy now diesel, petrol or hybrid? We don't want an electric - they just do enough...