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I wondered if there has been any update on the mot exemption rules yet? Is it still pre '60 cars only or is it due to change?
The driver's seatbelt in my 2001 Toyota Yaris doesn't retract properly. I can't seem to find out how to replace/repair this myself. Am I best taking it to a garage or is there an easy fix?
We bought a second hand KIA from Fords of Windsor that was originally registered with Northern Ireland plates but was re-registered by the dealer with GB plates before we bought it. No problems for a couple...
I've seen a Nissan Micra, mileage 71,000 and 12 months MOT selling for £500. Is it worth it?
I need a second hand car and my friend has offered to sell me his 2002 Ford Fiesta. He gave me the number plates but I’ve checked on the direct.gov website and it says the car has no tax or MOT. He doesn’t...
My parents bought my brother a 2005 Peugoet 107 in September 2016. The car developed a fault (horn sounding with no one pressing it) and was sent to the local mechanic to get it sorted. When he was fixing...
I have insurance but received no notification regarding my MoT and road tax. I was stopped by the police who told me that i did not have tax nor MOT so my car was impounded. How can i claim it back?
I own a 2013 Renault Megane 1.5 and I noticed yesterday a clicking sound coming from the driver's side on a right turn at full lock, though it does happen to a lesser degree at full lock when turning left...
I bought a 1983 Saab 99 two months ago with a 12 month MOT. It had no advisories. I recently had an exhaust system fitted. It was mentioned by the mechanic that the brakes are binding. Is this an MOT failure...
A few months back I was driving my son's car. We parked and when we came back someone was just about to put a note on to say someone else had hit it. Minor damage to the car but as he's a student we wanted...