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If I'm driving abroad, what number plate from the UK is legal to have across Europe? Do I need a UK sticker too?
I recently bought and paid for a car from a car dealer who demanded I provide proof of my identity, my address and proof I had insurance before handing over the keys. This has never happened before when...
I have a 1991 Mazda Eunos imported into the UK years ago registered that's on a J plate. This does not match the year of registration. Am I allowed to put a private plate on it?
Has the new Hyundai Bayon (2025) had the 48v battery removed due to problems with it?
My MINI Aceman, according to reviews, was made in China. However I'm puzzled that the VIN number begins with W, which I believe is Germany. What's going on?
I was interested to read that VW has issued a new directive to dealers about cam belt change intervals. I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI which has only covered 33000 miles. Does the VW directive also apply...
My 2025 Range Rover Velar is in the dealers after an Engine Management Light came on, consequently diagnosed as the result of a DPF failure. Apart from them claiming it's not covered by the manufacturers...
I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SEL. It has only covered around 33000 miles.It was fitted with Goodyear tyres so I replaced them with the same. It now needs new tyres on the front again. I am disappointed...
I’ve recently been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. I’m on Doxazin for blood pressure and Apixaban blood thinners. The condition doesn’t affect driving, I just get a little breathless with over exertion....
My local garage is repairing some minor scratches on the back of my Honda Jazz and a very slight dent in the back. They will also touch up a few minor scratches on the sides.
Their fee is quite high,...
I've always worked on the basis that the miles a car has done is more important than its age and have tended to choose slightly older cars with lower mileage. Having just had to get rid of a Mazda CX5...
I have just had "suspension arm rear bush on limit" come up as an advisory on the MoT for my car which is still under Audi warranty. The car only has 40k on clock and is a ‘67 plate. Is this an expected...
Are CVT transmissions reliable and how do they cope with ascending/descending very steep hills. I am used to selecting manual 1st gear with my peugeot auto box, what would you do in, say, a Honda Jazz?
Can you recommend a small second hand hybrid car please?
I'm currently driving a 2015 Alfa Romeo Mito QV TCT which I've had a for a few years. I'm finding the car quite uncomfortable (doors are very long and heavy, and the car is low down). Ideally, I'd like...
I believe that VW removed the 5 year interval for cambelt change in 2023. Did VW issue a document for customers with this recommendation? Also, does this apply to all vehicles or is there a list of cambelt...
I just found out the Emergency Call button on my 2003 Honda CR-V will be inoperable fairly soon as it runs on 3G which is being discontinued in a few months time. Honda says the service will stop with...
I purchased a 2022 BMW 840i which attracted the extra car tax for 5 years. On the document it states that the extra tax will be charged for 5 years from first registration. I bought the car in 2023 when...
I have a 2017 Suzuki Swift 1.0 Boosterjet automatic. We do less than 5000 miles a year and have a major service every year. If we start doing more than 5000 miels a year should we have it service every...
I have three year old Honda HR-V advance with 14,000 miles on clock. Is it worth paying extra to extend warranty?
I recently had four new Goodyear all-season tyres fitted and one has red and yellow stripes round the tyre but the others are not marked. Should I be concerned?
The handbook for my Fiat 500 says that the timing belt should be replaced after 72,000 miles or every 5 years regardless of mileage. Since the belt was last replaced 5 years ago the car has only done 8000...
My Mazda 3 2012 has awful low beams. The high beams aren't incredible either but better. I have been told it could be due to aged projector lenses - these do look frosted however they look fairly uniform...
The Dunlop tyres on my 2017 Audi A6 keep splitting on the internal rim. This is the seocnd set now and the car has only done 30,000 miles. Is this a fault on the Dunlop sport tyres?
I got a speeding fine on the M1 and have asked the police for photographic evidence. They don't have it as it was a police car following me who reported it. It was a works van so I have had to say I was...
I've just reserved a pre-registered Vauxhall Astra 1.2 which I'm buying outright with an on the road price of £23,000. I'm being offered VSI - do I need this? I'm insured with AA but the policy doesn't...
Six months ago after reading and watching a lot of reviews, I bought a new Lexus LBX. While it's a lovely car our friends struggle to exit the back seats. It's so cramped, but more importantly when trying...
We are buying a new Volvo XC40 from a dealership in Sheffield. We were first sent a registration number to do the temporary insurance but then another local reg number was sent. Is this okay? We are under...
I need to replace a Vauxhall Mokka 2015 plate with a high seat, good leg room (6ft passenger) car of a similar size. Suggestions please?
Ohme are suggesting I consider charging at 7kW on my Kia Niro 3 PHEV but does my car allow more than 3kW charging? I am assured that going 7kW will not harm my car but what advantage would I get apart...
I do about 100 to 120 miles per week combination of motorway and city. Should I buy a petrol or a diesel car?
I parked in a car park with a pay machine. Due to there being two coins jammed in the pay slot, which I and another driver were unable to free, I left and went to another car park. I was photographed going...
I have a new Kia Sportage which has Lane Assist. This can ONLY be manually turned off when you get above 40mph. I was recently driving in our country lanes and the car pulled me into the verge as the centre...
Why will my Renault Clio not start sometimes? It turns over but won’t start yet if I leave it for a while then it starts. Any suggestions?
When I have finished using my Ford Kuga for transporting heavy loads - with a trailer - does it matter if I continue to use the car for a day/week or two for local suburban driving before deflating the...
I returned from holiday to pick up my BMW from one of the Meet and Greet firms at Heathrow T2 to learn that when they went to bring it to the airport from their secure compound, they discovered that one...
Petrol grades are changing this year. I’ve read that I should buy superior grades rather than basic, as the latter may damage the engine. Is this true?
I'm a single person who does low mileages around 5000 miles a year. I'm after a reliable and low maintenance car for up to £3000. What should I buy?
I need a small used petrol automatic with decent amount of poke. My budget is £18,000 and I have looked at a 5 door MINI Cooper and the Toyota Yaris so far. I don't want to sound like I'm screaming up...
What are the best vehicles to use in the snow in the UK?
Can I ask anyone for the previous car owner details of my car? I believe it was in an accident - the car has paint damage and has been repaired at some point prior to my purchase. The dealer has asked...
Is it harmful to drive without the undertray? I have a Skoda Yeti and it fell off yesterday. I have a week of work trips before I can get to a garage to replace it.
I find tyre noise particularly high on my 2023 BMW X2 20d with 20-inch runflat tyres. Would changing the tyres make any difference to road noise?
I have a Ford Puma 1.0 MHEV but have fault with 12 volt battery losing charge. It will run fine for two or three weeks but then will require jump start two or three times .Previously the car had a total...
During my cars first service, it was discovered that the transportation blocks had been left in place by the dealer. The car was driven like this for 2 years/10k+ miles. The following items were replaced...
We bought a used 2019 Ford Focus Active X in March 2024. As of Sep 2025 the car has only done just over 30,000 miles, 1 previous owner and has been regularly serviced. At the time of purchase we also purchased...
I have held a paper driving licence with my current address since 1981. I shall be turning 70 in December. Do I have to renew it?
I have seen adverts for kits from China that increase battery capacity of BEVs. Are these modifications legal and do they have to be declared to insurance? I have also seen videos where Tesla batteries...
Some time ago, my partner passed her driving test, got into her car, which is parked on the road outside our house and scraped our neighbour's car by accident as she was trying to pull out of a tight space....
I unfortunately very gently bumped into the back of a car. On inspection there wasn’t any damage to the car, but there was a little damage to mine. The other driver had to take particulars of my insurance...
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