Why does my car suddenly brake for no reason?

I have a Lexus LBX and today I experienced what can only be described as phanton braking. My car braked suddenly and wouldn't let me accelerate for several seconds. I was in the middle of a busy road....

What will happen to the used values of petrol cars when new sales are banned?

What do you predict will happen to used ICE cars values when EVs are compulsory new? Will values of good condition small ICEs ramp up or will they drop? We've only got 5 years (80% must be EV) and 10 years...

Are there any issues in buying a car that was stored for three years?

I am interested in buying a used low mileage diesel BMW. The previous owner was abroad for three years and kept the car in a garage untouched. He then had it serviced and it seems to have been driven with...

Can I transfer my NCD to another car?

I have one registered car but the main driver insured is my daughter with me as a named driver. If I buy another car which is registered in my name as well and I want my NCD to be applied to this car,...

Do I need to tell my insurer that the V5C says my car has been salvaged?

I recently bought a cheap car from a friend’s dad who had owned the car 12 years without incident but had failed its MoT I have had the repairs (failed ABS module) done and the car now has an MoT. Checking...

I need a big SUV for £10k - what do you suggest?

I’m looking to buy a large SUV and have around £10k to spend on it. I work for the Coast Guard and RNLI as a trainer in the South West, but also do a lot of motorway miles to rugged Wales and the Scottish...

Are there any small mobility cars sold in the UK?

There seems to be many small electric mobility cars for sale in China ranging from £1200 -£3000. They all look remarkably similar with top speed of about 30mph. Many are similar to the Citroen Ami but...

What's the best car for comfort for people with severe back issues?

What cars can you recommend for people with severe back issues please? I am assuming pch lease over 3 years looking for £250 to £330 per month.

Is there a front and rear dashcam that doesn't need wires?

Is the a front and rear dash cam set without wires between the cameras that can be easily moved between two cars?

Do all hybrid cars have automatic gearboxes?

Do all hybrids have automatic gearboxes?

What's the best small MPV with space for golf clubs and a trolley?

What's the best small MPV with space for golf clubs and a trolley, please? My budget is £15k and I'm a lady pensioner.

What is the best car for ride quality?

What is the best car for ride quality under £35,000?

What problems should I look for when buying a Toyota MR2?

What are the common problems to look for when buying a first generation Toyota MR2?

Are any companies that can replace vinyl windows in a canvas roof?

Can you tell me please if there are any companies in or near Kent that can replace split hazed vinyl windows in a canvas roof?

What's the best van to use for fishing trips?

I am looking for best value van for £7000 for social use only. It will be used for for carp fishing but not business use.

Why is the classification of vans so confusing?

I am looking to buy a facelifted 2025 Citroen Berlingo either petrol or diesel, but the vehicle classifications are maddeningly confusing. Seemingly identical vehicles are either classed as M1 (i.e a car)...

Is a tyre puncture repair safe?

I had a slow puncture on a tyre that was a year old. Took it to a well know high street tyre outlet who found a screw (not sure where). They had repaired it before contacting me and said it would last...

Are steering locks still effective?

With the arrival of the cordless angle grinder have steering locks had their day? I recently saw a photo of the inside of a recovered stolen car and on the floor were pieces of a well known steering lock...

Should I replace tyres that show signs of cracking on the tread?

I bought a 2017 plate BMW Series two years ago. When I bought it, it had 80,000 miles on the clock. After two years of ownership, it now has 86,000 miles on it. The tyres are all Bridgestone and were on...

What tow vehicle would you recommend?

In the past I have owned various tow vehicles including a very unreliable but excellent Land Rover Discovery 5. I am presently using a Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4wd that will tow our small caravan but doesn’t...

Are there different shades of the same paint colour?

I ordered a spray touch-up paint (and primer) for my wife's Kia Picanto from an online supplier called Autopaint St Helens. The door plate gives the colour as KCS, which is called 'Sparkling Silver'. Having...

Can I fit a larger battery to my car to counter stop/start issues?

To beat the dreaded short journey issue with stop start batteries is it worth putting a bigger capacity battery on my Fabia or will it upset the charging system?

What should I replace my Audi A1 with?

I am looking to replace my 10 year old Audi A1 that has a sunshine roof that I really enjoy. When I googled a new Audi A1 I was told that I can have a sunshine roof with a design package. However the Audi...

Can I reject a brand new car?

I bought a brand new PHEV on a PCP and took delivery last week. After 3 days it would not start. A recovery company came out and told me the 12 volt battery was completely drained. They got it started...

Do I have to start paying tax on my previously tax exempt car?

I bought my Dacia Logan in 2013 and it was tax exempt. Do I have to start paying tax in 2025?

How can I tell if my Ford has a wet belt?

Are you able to tell me please whether a 2021 Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost engine still has wet timing belt (or chain)?

What's the best time to part-exchange a car?

We want to get rid of our Skoda Karoq before the manufacturer's warranty runs out on 28 February next year. When do you think the best time would be to p/x between now and then?

How can I keep an old cheap car going?

My runabout is a 26 year-old Corsa, approaching a genuine 60K. I bought it for £240 8 years ago from an old chap who had started to bump into other cars while parking and decided to give up driving. Since...

What's a good commuter car for £25k?

My wife begins a new job in a month as an executive head of two rural primary schools in Cumbria. Her commute to one school in Penrith will require a mainly motorway round trip of 100 miles (2 days) and...

What Ford EcoBoost engines have wetbelt problems?

I have seen claims on about serious concerns with the Ford Ecoboost engine. The car I am speaking about is a 2017 manual. Is Honest John aware of technical issues associated with the wet belt system leading...

Why is my DSG jerky?

I have inherited a 2018 VW Polo with the 1.0 Turbo engine and DSG transmission. It's great in many ways, but is strangely jerky setting off from rest sometimes. Particularly when cold. The clutch just...

Why are used hybrids more expensive than equivalent EVs?

I currently have a hybrid SUV and I was looking at a replacement. Looking at same car from the same dealer (both demonstrators) the hybrid was significantly more expensive than the electric for same spec/year....

Are CHAdeMO chargers being phased out?

We are looking at a new Lexus UX300e which has a CHAdeMO connector. We will be charging it almost exclusively at home, but if we do need to charge it publicly we are concerned about the future availability...

Is a petrol VW Caddy a good used buy?

I am based in New Zealand and looking to purchase a 2015 VW Caddy 1.2 TSI which has done 199,000 km. Do you know of any issues that may come to light and should I avoid a Caddy with this mileage?

What classic was described as the 'working man's Rolls Royce'?

About 60 years ago there was a car described as a working man's Rolls Royce. I think it was front wheel drive and very nice to drive and ride in. I think it may have been a Triumph? It was just before...

Should you get out of your car to help someone who has broken down on a motorway?

Yesterday I was on a coach in very slow moving motorway traffic and noted 3 lanes of traffic also moving very slowly in the other direction on the other side of the motorway. There was a car stopped with...

When should I check tyre pressures for a fully loaded car?

Cars usually have a sticker giving the required tyre pressures for driving with 'normal' and full loads. If you need to change the pressures to drive with a full load, should you do it before or after...

Should I buy a 'new' tyre that was manufactured in 2021?

I saw a brand new tyre which was manufactured in 2021 for a good price and wanted to get it fitted but obviously it's 4.5 years old. Is that a problem and reason to avoid or not?

Why are EVs not fitted with dynamos?

Is there a self charging electric car using dynamos? Electric motors could drive the car from a battery to the front wheels, while the dynamos on the rear wheels charg up the battery. If conflict occurs...

Are crankshaft sensor faults common?

After two Honda Civics (2000 and 2003) both have let me down with crankshaft sensor problems. I am wondering whether this is a typical fault for that age Civic or was I just unlucky and could risk buying...

Should my used car have been supplied with an owner's manual?

I bought a Ford Focus Zetec 1.0 EcoBoost but was not supplied with a manual (I was told by the dealership that they no longer provided them). Checking online neither does it seem online versions are available....

When does a CVT gearbox need a fluid change?

My Toyota Avensis 1.8 CVT has always gone to the main dealer for servicing and has never had a transmission fluid change. The mileage is now coming up to 65,000, should it not have had the fluid changed...

Are there licence changes for over 70s coming?

I understand there are some changes coming for drivers over 70. The DVLA does not seem to be forthcoming and and the internet has more rumours than facts. Can you supply details of the changes please and...

What small car has a long range?

I am looking to buy a small petrol car which has a big range. I have family who live in Currie, Edinburgh, approximately 400 miles away from where I live. I am looking for a small car that can do this...

A used car I'm looking at appears to have been serviced before it was registered - is this possible?

I'm looking at a vehicle first registered in January 2021 however, there is a first service stamp in the book at 600 miles but done in September 2020. Is this possible? I suppose it could have been a demonstrator...