Is it worth getting a 7kW charger for my PHEV?

Ohme are suggesting I consider charging at 7kW on my Kia Niro 3 PHEV but does my car allow more than 3kW charging? I am assured that going 7kW will not harm my car but what advantage would I get apart...

Can I permanently disable lane keep assist?

I have a new Kia Sportage which has Lane Assist. This can ONLY be manually turned off when you get above 40mph. I was recently driving in our country lanes and the car pulled me into the verge as the centre...

What tow vehicle would you recommend?

In the past I have owned various tow vehicles including a very unreliable but excellent Land Rover Discovery 5. I am presently using a Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4wd that will tow our small caravan but doesn’t...

Are there different shades of the same paint colour?

I ordered a spray touch-up paint (and primer) for my wife's Kia Picanto from an online supplier called Autopaint St Helens. The door plate gives the colour as KCS, which is called 'Sparkling Silver'. Having...

Are roof rack bars universal fit?

Are roof rack bars specifically for one make and model of car or interchangeable? Can I swap between a Kia Carens and a Sportage?

Which EV is best for comfort, estate-like space and good range?

Is there a BEV available now or upcoming with similar or greater space inside as a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? I have test driven the VW ID.7 Tourer - space and comfort wise it fits the bill but lacks one...

Why is my Kia over-revving on gear change?

I have a 2017 Kia Sportage with 65k on the clock and FKSH. Very early on the purchase I reported that on changing down to 3rd gear as indicated by the dash display the engine would rev excessively while...

Can I let my son in law drive my car?

I would like to get a Kia Soul Electric. As a 75 old man if I stop driving for a short while could I loan my car to my son in law for him to insure as main driver as he would drive more than I would? I...

Can I get reimbursed for work I had carried out which was later part of a recall?

My Kia Rio has received a recall for HECU. It states that abs esp lights could illuminate. I took my car to have the ABS ESP sensor replaced as I noticed the lights were on. Am I able to get reimbursed...

How should an MHEV operate?

My Kia Sportage ('74 plate 1600 petrol GTLine MHEV) has a display option which shows when the 48v battery is charging but never indicates when the battery is supplying power to help acceleration. My previous...