Most recently answered consumer advice questions

I'm renewing my driving licence at 70 and I want to maintain it for riding a small motorcycle - a lambretta up to 150cc. Can I do it online or must I fill out something special?

You say the underlying maintenance cost is the reason for the collapsing of diesel car prices. I'm concerned because I own a 63 reg Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0d, with 40,000 miles that I plan to keep for another...

I have a Renault Clio, five door, LHD, diesel and the insurance is coming up for renewal. I phoned the insurance company to change some details and mentioned that on the insurance documents they have the...

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter. When should the timing belt be changed?

I want to buy a new van for private use, but the brokers you recommend don't deal in commercial vehicles. New-Car-Discount.com seem to have good reviews and ratings. Why do you feel unable to recommend...

I have a Renault Captur DCI automatic bought new in June 2016. It now has 9000 miles. The cost was £23,400, Renault advise a trade in value of £10,000. After 12 months this is a devaluation of 55 per cent....

My car is insured but doesn't show on askMID. I've phoned the insurer several times but it has done nothing about it. What should I do?

My sister-in-law's car was written off after a collision with a car whose driver ran off. It appears the other car wasn't insured but it appears the driver has not been identified. The police have been...

I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a new fan belt on (it's on the original), grease the...

I got a red light fine but I went to a speed awareness course so assumed I didn't need to declare it to my insurer (Admiral). But they found out and want to charge me £320. What can I do now?