Why is my named driver's 'incident' affecting my premium?

I arranged insurance with LV for my new car. I asked for two named drivers to be added. Was asked if they had any claims or convictions, and the answer was no. However, there was an 'incident' sustained...

Out of order pay and display meter

I received a parking ticket yesterday in a private car park. When I arrived the only pay-and-display machine was out of order, so I did not get a ticket. When I returned, there was a ticket on the car...

Belt renewal - what do you advise?

I've just bought an Alfa Romeo 147 Alfa JTD 120 8-valve. It's an 07-plate with 52,000 on the clock, and full service history. I've read that belts and water pump have a habit of failing well before the...

Isetta 300 brings back memories

Seeing your write up about your first car reminded me that my first car was an Isetta 300. I wish I could get it back again now. It always used to eight-stroke when it hit 30 mph and I could not figure...

Replacing driving light bulbs on peugeot 5008

One of my driving light bulbs has blown on my 5008 - Halfords has never changed such a bulb, and my local dealer requests about £90 to remove front bumper and headlamp assembly to access the bulb housing...

DAB radio conversion or addition

With the potentially imminent discontinuation of FM, could you advise sources for retrofit/aftermarket DAB systems that could be integrated with the OEM system - or would I have to install a stand alone...

Range Rover Evoque - unhappy with cabin creaks and rattles

My Range Rover Evoque only two months old, and has already spent five days at the main dealer. They've been trying to fix creaks around doors, seats, dashboard and rattles in the door cards, but have been...

Ford Focus - warranty vs wear and tear

My car is due out of warranty next month. I have just been advised by Green Flag (starting problem) that the fan belt and tensioners are worn, and should be changed. The car has done 35,000 miles. Is...

ABS/EBD winter driving advice

I have Yokohama W Drive drive fitted to my 4wd diesel auto Nissan Qashqai; when driving in snow should you have the ABS/EBD turned on or off - I am receiving conflicting advice? Also is it better in...

Replacement Peugeot 508 DPF - maintenance or warranty?

My Peugeot 508 1.6eHDI recently had to be towed to my local dealer for a fault diagnosed as a blocked diesel filter. Although less than two years old and still under warranty the fault was considered to...