How do I know if the DPF in my car is regenerating?

I have a diesel Nissan X-Trail and I try to limit the number of short journeys. When I have to use it I tend to drive in the 2000rpm plus bracket. I have done 12,700 miles this way yet I have never noticed...

Is there a definitive list of all the UK charging networks for EVs?

I am taking delivery of a new Nissan Leaf this week and obviously will be looking for charging networks around the country. Is there a definitive list of all the charging networks available to me, both...

Why does charging an EV have to be such a complicated process?

I have just bought a 2017 Nissan Leaf with a 30kW battery. I have been looking at recharging points across the country and in France but am now very confused about the networks, connectors, charges etc,...

Should I get a tethered or untethered charging socket for my new electric cars?

I'm about to purchase both a Toyota Prius plug-in and a Nissan Leaf. I have the option of getting a Chargemaster home charging unit for free via an offer from Toyota. I can have either a tethered unit...

What small used car should I buy on a £600 budget?

I just had to get rid of my 2003 Volkswagen Polo due to engine problems. I'm looking to buy a used car, but I’m limited money to £600. I want something mainly just for school runs and shopping. I only...

What's the best used, small, automatic car?

I'm looking to buy a used, automatic, small car for my 22-year-old son. It will be his first car and our budget is £3000 - £4000. Ideally it will be a low insurance group, but I mostly want you to recommend...

Once the battery in an EV fails, it costs too much to bother replacing it - what's your opinion?

It seems that an electric vehicle is only worth as much as its battery and, once the battery is "spent" it's not worth the cost of replacing. Is this true?

Can I get a safety camera warning installed on my sat nav?

I wanted to update my Nissan Micra sat nav, which didn't have speed camera warning function. I downloaded what looked like just the thing from a free speed camera website onto a memory stick and uploaded....

My new car arrived with an engine light on - should I reject it?

I am taking a delivery of brand new Nissan Qashqai. While testing the car at the dealer earlier today, the engine light came on and it wouldn't go off. I haven't taken the car as the dealer said they will...

Can you recommend an EV with good ground clearance?

I live a couple of miles down a forestry track in Wales. Our Nissan Leaf copes well, but it is now due for replacement as the PCP will be up. The new Leaf has less ground clearance than our model, so should...