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We have been using Shell V Power in our vehicles for a very long time, indeed since it was called Shell Optimax. We don’t drive performance vehicles, I currently drive a Toyota RAV4 and my wife a Toyota...
I have 62 plate Freelander 2 SD4, it has only covered 52000 miles and has had regular engine oil filter changes. Due to its age should I be changing the auto gearbox, transmission, diff and Haldex oil...
We want to replace a Vauxhall Mokka 1.4T SE Auto with 50800 miles. It was built 2014 and bought by us in 2016 with 19500 miles. We have enjoyed it very much but would like to replace it with something...
My wife is partially disabled but can access and sit on the front passenger seat but with some difficulty sitting down and not bumping her head on the door frame and needs help. I currently drive a 9-year...
I own a 2018 Volvo V90 which I have had from new. The Sensus navigation system has never been very good and about a year ago stopped giving traffic information. I checked online and found that there was...
We recently bought a 2023 diesel Kia Sportage, from a Kia dealer about 150 miles from home. With only 9000 miles driven we were surprised that 3 of the 4 Bridgestone tyres were 70% worn. The dealer couldn’t...
I am confused. I am looking to change my nearly 10 year old petrol Kia Venga but am not too sure which route to take.
With the current issues in the world fuel at my local petrol stations is out of stock...
What is the best family saloon to purchase second hand with a budget of up to £3k? Needs to be reliable for short town journeys and also the occasional long haul?
I am looking for a mid size petrol/hybrid car with a maximum budget of £19k. With full service history & low mileage. Used for short trips on the North Circular and a few home trips on motorway 200+ miles,...
I have a Nissan Juke (2025 plate) on PCP I have had this car for 11 months. The car displayed, HEV System Malfunction, Power Reduced, while driving. B the time RAC came out the car was completely dead....
I want to buy a secondhand EV for short journeys and for my children to learn to drive in. I need to juggle safety (NCAP driver/passenger), economy, reliability and cost. My budget is £10000 max. Size...
My wife and I are in our mid seventies, and need an automatic gearbox car similar to a Citroen C3 AirCross which we now have. We have a budget of up to £12000. Please advise.
I'm 73 years old, driving for 55 years. I have been thinking about treating myself to a final new car before I decide to stop driving. I was thinking about buying my first EV (Dacia Spring) but have been...
I bought a new MG HS PHEV Trophy in December 2025. I have had problems with the sat nav since new and have returned to the garage for a fix 3 times but to no avail. They have said that they may have to...
I have been looking at Volvo EX30, Kia EV3 and the Skoda Elroq. What has biggest boot to accommodate dog and is decent to drive please? Have you any better suggestions please? My budget is around £30 to...
I have a 2021 Mazda6 2.0 petrol and the stop/start function is not working. This first happened on 10th January 2025. I became aware that the stop/start function was not functioning — no warning lights,...
If a dealer salesman deliberately inputs wrong information to gain finance for a customer, is the agreement legal?
Wondering if my 2005 Mercedes SLK 200 is worth keeping? It has done 55,000 miles and has been sound - no major problems except for a mouse that moved into the engine bay and chewed through wiring. We are...
I have a 2023 Kia Sportage hybrid. I notice that the tyre pressures for both the hybrid and non hybrid cars are quoted as 35PSI normal load and 40PSI for 4 passengers. The hybrid though weighs 1715kgs...
They might introduce a system where you pay by mile if you own a hybrid or an EV car. Will this charge also apply to mild hybrid cars like the Suzuki Vitara 1.4?
The clutch is really tight on my 2014 Ford Fiesta. Is this normal?
I am driving too many short journeys in my 2021 Honda Jazz hybrid. Having had to call out the AA to start the vehicle, should I use a trickle charger to top up the 12V battery. If so which charger would...
I am potentially looking for a vehicle to use for travelling to and from work, can be various sites, typically traveling in excess of 10,000 miles per year, something that is reliable, economical to run...
Which hatchbacks for around £4-5k would you recommend? Low insurance and other running costs a priority. Annual mileage 10k
I’ll soon be going into hospital and they say it will be around eight weeks. During this time my 2021 petrol Discovery Sport will be parked on the drive and not driven. My concern is the battery, (the...
What are the best auto boxes to look for on estates and suvs?
I have to leave my 2023 Mazda 2 Hybrid at an uncovered carpark for just over three weeks. Can you recommend a good quality solar panel trickle charger that would stop my 12v battery going flat? What power...
How much is my 1987 soft top Mercedes 300SL worth? It also has a hard top.
My wife has to replace her Hyundai ix20 as the electronic display unit has failed and the quote for a replacement unit is eye watering! She would like a similar size automatic with an opening sunroof but...
A Kia dealership told us the ECG discount might expire or change from April 2026. What info do you have on this? Can you confirm this is not the case.
I'm looking for a compact vehicle that will tow a minimum of 2400kg. It needs 4wd and high ground clearance for farm tracks and fields, but will also be comfortable on long drives, have good mpg and be...
I bought a 3 year old BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 17k miles on the clock. Getting away from rest gently is not the smoothest but I can live with that. Trying to get away smartly into traffic is bad...
Following a recommendation from HJ way back in 2009, I bought my first Hyundai i10 and was so pleased with it that I have since had three more, with my latest purchase in December 2021. I was very disappointed...
I’m looking to change my company car - currently a plug in Hyundai Tucson. What is good from a BIK perspective & gives good electric range? What are the new Chinese entrants like as they seem a bit cheaper?...
I am looking to buy a Suzuki Vitara or S-Cross from 2016 onwards but it needs to be an auto. I heard that at one point they had CVT gearbox then went onto torque converter. Now some come with the AGS robotised...
I live in a rural area and drive a 2006 Land Rover Defender td5 and a 2012 Land Rover Discover 4, both diesel powered. I think it's best for the environment if I keep these on the road as long as possible....
I have a new car on order and I asked for a hard copy of the manual. As I'm a mature driver, I prefer this format rather than trying to read it on the screen in the car or on a phone. Volvo response was...
I’ve got a 2021 Nextbase dash camera. It keeps either rebooting or switching off when my stop start activates. This happens at most traffic lights. My dashcam was originally hardwired to the fuse box of...
My wife and I have had several Toyota hybrids since 2011. Our current car is a Yaris Cross which we got in Dec. 2023. It has done almost 18000 miles. Just over a week ago I got a message form the Toyota...
I’ve got a maximum of £5k to spend on a used car. I like a fairly nice sized car/SUV, nothing too small and definitely 5 doors and decent boot space. Something around a Focus family sized car. Also needs...
I have a Kia Venga which has an amazing 440 litre boot with the seats up. Do you know of another newer vehicles that are a similar size of a Kia Venga with a similar boot size. The Venga is incredible...
My car was recently badly damaged after being hit by a large red deer. Fortunately the car, a 2024 Golf, was successfully repaired but I'm now nervous about this sort of incident occurring again, especially...
I have a Vauxhall Grandland X 1.6 diesel auto 2018 model. Vauxhall recommends changing the belt every 10 years or 100000 miles I am currently on 63,500 miles the car is 8 years old with full Vauxhall service...
Thinking of buying a 10 year old Ford Focus 1.5 diesel. With the new reg plate arriving next month where do you recommend purchasing this from, dealer or private?
Does anyone know if a 6000 CD head unit can be used as a standalone? With just the battery +ve and return connected
I have an E11 Nissan Note 1.5 dci and I'm thinking of lowering 30 or 40mm and adding bilstein shocks. Would this improve the handling? Would I still have enough clearance to get over speed bumps?
We have a 2016 Honda Jazz 1.3 CVT with 45,000 miles. It has keyless entry with push button start. Everything works but the orange warning light showing tyre inflation always comes on as does an orange...
I have just returned from a holiday in South Africa. While there we had the use of a new hire car which we drove over 1200 miles. It was a new, South African built Toyota Corolla Cross, a model not available...
I have a Fiesta Active X with 36k on the clock and have had it since 2021. I'm having a full service now. Does it need plugs renewed even if it starts perfectly? What's your advice?
We like both the Camry and Corolla Hybrids, both port and direct injection to mitigate carbon build up over low annual mileage, but worried about batteries and hybrid system not liking such low annual...
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