Will Kia's seven-year warranty still be valid if some of the services are late?

I'm considering buying a Kia Niro 2021 hybrid from a reputable local family business from whom I've bought before, but my concern is the 7 year warranty. It was registered in May 2021 and the first two...

We need a small car - what do you suggest?

We need to change my wife's 56 plate Citroen C1. She only drives about 2000 miles a year, mainly local driving, but with the occasional 150 mile trip. Physical size is important as access to our house...

What's the best value small SUV to buy?

We are trading our Toyota C-HR and upgrading. What car in this category would you suggest is appropriate and best all round value?

Will the petrol in my Kia Niro PHEV deteriorate if not used?

I own a six year old Kia Niro PHEV. I have recently downsized my housing and now live in a small bungalow. My car now mainly sits in my driveway and when I do use it the electric from the battery covers...

Can I leave a hybrid parked up for six weeks?

I am going to Australia for six weeks in January/February. Is it okay to leave my self charging hybrid Kia Sportage motionless for that long?

What is 'sailing' mode and why does it only work occassionally?

I have purchased a Kia Sportage mild hybrid and it has a system called Sailing where when your are driving and take your foot off the accelerator the engine shuts down and it goes into coasting mode. Then...

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...