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My Hyundai Tuscon is booked into the Hyundai dealer for an annual service as it has a three year warranty left. If the garage closes due to coronavirus and the service is carried out when it eventually...
I'm currently self isolating (am 70 next Friday), however, my service/MoT is due. Is there any news from the DVLA about how it plans to deal with this, We do not have off road parking.
My MoT expires while I'm self isolating because a family member my have Coronavirus. I have cancelled the previously arranged appointment for the MoT but does this mean that I cannot use the car when the...
I'm an elderly car driver over 70 and, as you know, we have been told to self-isolate for four months. In two months time, my MoT runs out. Should I inform the DVLA of this because when the isolation period...
I am about to be quarantined for three months. I propose to run my car weekly. How long do I need to run it to keep the battery charged? Anything else I need to do?
As we (both in our 70s) will be self isolating for three months, what is the best thing to do to look after our cars? We have a Volvo V70 D4 and a Seat Ibiza (petrol). I am always worried when it comes...
I had a very good offer from a trader for my car now even if not buying another just yet. Do you think trade in prices will plunge in the next few weeks? Also, should one be able to buy in a few weeks,...
Our car MoT runs out on 3 April. We have to self isolate as my wife receives annual flu jabs. Will I be able to make essential food shopping journeys if I can't renew MoT, and will insurance be valid?
My car is booked in for service and MoT soon. What happens if the government introduces further measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus and I am unable to take my car in on the date booked? As my...