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While I was driving the red brake system warning light came on so I turned round and headed for home. When I got home I discovered I'd been driving with the hand brake on for four miles. When I let the...
I have a 2024 Nissan Qashqai e-Power which I left at the airport for 2 weeks. When we got back my car battery was flat. Is this common on self charging hybrid cars or just Nissan? And why put such a small...
My friend has just purchased a 2024 Ford Kuga ST Line PHEV, with just under 10k miles from a Ford Dealer. It has been found the two rear tyres are of two seperate brands to the front tyres. In effect the...
I have a 2015 Porsche Macan with Michelin Latitude Sport tyres, front 235/60 32PSI, rear 255/55 36PSI. Recent motorway in hot weather, the fronts were up to 38PSI and rears to 42PSI. I expect to drive...
My car was zero road tax. What happens now with the road tax changes. Will DVLA notify me if I now have to pay?
Recently while traveling on a country B road, a branch of a tree which extended about 50cm into the road, but which I didn't spot in time (I was travelling within the speed limit), damaged my passenger...
In April I bought a one previous owner low mileage 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 from a main Land Rover dealer. Since April it has hardly rained until the last week, when water started to be noticeably...
Should the cost of my optional service pack on my new sub £40k BMW be included in my vehicle’s value for luxury car VED?
Our 2015 Peugeot 108 has covered less than 52k miles but the rattling noise from the engine has been diagnosed as a failing cam chain/guides. The garage has told us that this is a common low mileage issue...
Why are the sidewalls of my Nexen Blue tyres (only a couple of years old) going brown and what tyre wall paint/renovator would you recommend?
Last week while driving, the red oil light popped up on the dash of my 2016 Ford Fiesta and the engine made a horrible rattling sound. I pulled over, parked up and left the car to be recovered by the garage....
I own a BMW X1 MSport 25e which I bought in September 2023 - so the car is still under two years old with about 14K miles on the clock. I have suddenly found that a 6-inch long crack has literally appeared...
I have well maintained and garaged 21 year old Audi A3. It's going well at 100k miles and have decided to pay out for a big service with cambelt, water pump etc. It gets waxed 2 or 3 times a year but I...
With the VED changes of 1/4/2025, from the second to sixth year, does a £40k BMW and a £400k Rolls Royce pay the same VED ie £195+ £425? Does the CO2 value affect only the first year VED?
I have owned my low mileage 1994 Honda Accord MkIV 2.0 manual coupe for more than 11 years and it has been very reliable and enjoyable. The only problem has been an increasing difficultly in finding replacement...
I replaced my instrument cluster and it reads 50,000 miles more than the car has done. I have supporting documentation. Would this make a difference to the price I would get for it?
I have owned a new Toyota C-HR PHEV for a year and apart from the occasional very long journey realise that filling up with petrol is not a frequent requirement as many local journeys can be managed on...
My wife and I are looking at purchasing an EV for the first time to replace our 2017 BMW X1. After reading your helpful EV guide we seek recommendations for a shortlist of 3 or 4 vehicles/models to consider....
I have received in the post a Notice of Intended Prosecution for doing 35mph in a 30mph zone. As I was some 75 miles from home at the time, if I'm offered a speed awareness course, could I attend locally...
My 2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi has now done 52300 miles, do you recommend a cam belt and water pump change?
My 2000 VW Beetle has a flat battery. Our mechanic says there's nothing wrong with the alternator or battery. Can you help?
My 2006 Ford Fusion has done 102,000 miles which I don't consider high mileage. Recently while waiting at traffic lights, after a 25 mile journey, I noticed bluish smoke coming out from the bonnet close...
My 2013 Citroen C4 is in the garage for a clutch repair. The symptoms are that it can't engage any gear with the engine running but can when the engine is off. The garage now say it's not the clutch and...
Which is more reliable transmission, the DCT in the Hyundai Kona Hybrid or the 1.2 Puretech Auto in the Citroen C5 Aircross?
What's the best make/model of small van to buy second hand up to 8 years old?
Is it legal for an auction to sell a car with rear side, stop, tail and indicator lights not working without telling the customer?
We are a paint company and have been requested to supply the colour for the engine bay in the Packard super 8 1941. I have been advised that it should be a dark green, would you be able to help me with...
Recently someone sought advice on a small van primarily for short journeys with one 350 mile trip per month. You suggested a 2.0 TDI VW Caddy. I’m of the thinking that diesel engines are less suited to...
Do all alloy wheels have their paint name and code mentioned on the back of the wheel and if not where can I find the paint code for a 19-inch 2016 Ford Mondeo 5X2 spoke silver alloy product no 2238347?
Do noise cancelling tyres work in real-life driving? I have 20-inch rims with 255 45 tyres which, unsurprisingly, create quite a lot of road noise on my Audi Q5. I will be needing new tyres for the winter...
I have a Skoda Fabia SE TDI 2013. Every time I turn on the engine the back windscreen wiper comes on for two wipes then stops?
I am getting air pressure vibration in cab of my high roof Ford Transit, similar to when the rear windows are open in a car. What's causing it?
I'm after a used car to replace my rapidly aging Peugeot 207. My criteria are a budget of £18k, 2017 or newer, 50k miles tops, manual petrol, sub 9-ish seconds to 60mph, saloon, hatchback, estate or decent...
Some advice on what to buy next please.
We have a Toyota Hilux and we need to swap it for something smaller and cheaper to run. We have 2 – 3 wet labradors so need dog space, 4 seats and proper 4x4 (gundogs...
My son needs a new car which will seat four people and be able to stow a wheelchair in the rear. My wife who is disabled will sit in the front passenger seat. Fuel would be petrol. He lives in North Tolsta...
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