Why does the filter warning light come up on my Honda Civic diesel?

I bought a Honda Civic diesel in October 2013 and have had filter problems for the past two months. I'm retired and don't drive long distances, so the filter icon lit up on the dashboard. When I took it...

What's a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 worth?

There's a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 on eBay at present. What's it worth bidding wise, dont want pay more than its worth in case it's not for me?

What small car is cheap to insure for a teenager with low running costs?

What small car do you recommend for around £6000 - £6500. It must have five doors and five seats. My 18 year old son will also use the car so must be cheap on insurance. I can't decide between a Ford Fiesta,...

If I get my oil changed at an independent garage, will I void the manufacturer's warranty?

With 5000 miles on the clock, my Land Rover Discovery Sport 150PS calculates that diesel dilution caused by active regeneration of the DPF is currently 4.2 per cent by volume, against a maximum of 7.0...

If I heavily modify my MoT exempt classic - will I alter the MoT exemption status?

I have a 1953 Morris Oxford MO which, as a historic vehicle, is MoT exempt. I would like to replace the original engine (now dead) to a more reliable and powerful one, maybe a V8 with updated suspension,...

What car would be best for a driver without use of their left arm?

My girlfriend has no use of her left arm. Obviously, whatever car she buys will need some modifying but the fewer mods needed the better as she'd prefer to lease. So, what car would offer most of the following:...

Should I buy a new diesel car for short trips around town?

There seems to be great deals on diesel cars at the moment, I thought an EU6 would be a good buy. With all the negative press surrounding diesel cars, is it worth buying a new diesel car? It will be used...

Injector failed after the emissions fix - should I get rid of the car in case more goes wrong?

I had the emission fix done six weeks ago on my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. After only 500 miles, an injector failed. Car has only done 41,000 miles. I took the car to a Volkswagen garage who changed it free...

Will my void insurance policy carry over to my new insurer?

I misunderstood that when getting learner insurance I needed to declare a motorbike crash. Now my insurance is void. Does this void insurance follow over to new the insurance company or is it just for...

Protecting the paintwork on a new car - what would you recommend?

I have just bought and collected a new car. I declined their overpriced offer of paintwork protection. I recall you have recommended in the past a product from Autoglym that will give the same level of...