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Do I have to attend a speed awareness course in the same place I was caught speeding?

I have received in the post a Notice of Intended Prosecution for doing 35mph in a 30mph zone. As I was some 75 miles from home at the time, if I'm offered...

When should I change the cambelt on my car?

My 2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi has now done 52300 miles, do you recommend a cam belt and water pump change?

Why does the battery in our car keep going flat?

My 2000 VW Beetle has a flat battery. Our mechanic says there's nothing wrong with the alternator or battery. Can you help?

Are Ford Duratec engines durable?

My 2006 Ford Fusion has done 102,000 miles which I don't consider high mileage. Recently while waiting at traffic lights, after a 25 mile journey, I noticed...

Why won't my gearbox go into gear?

My 2013 Citroen C4 is in the garage for a clutch repair. The symptoms are that it can't engage any gear with the engine running but can when the engine...

What's the better automatic gearbox for reliability?

Which is more reliable transmission, the DCT in the Hyundai Kona Hybrid or the 1.2 Puretech Auto in the Citroen C5 Aircross?

What's the best secondhand small van to buy up to 8 years old?

What's the best make/model of small van to buy second hand up to 8 years old?

Is it legal for an auction to sell a car with no working lights or indicators?

Is it legal for an auction to sell a car with rear side, stop, tail and indicator lights not working without telling the customer?

Can you help us with the paint code for a 1941 Packard?

We are a paint company and have been requested to supply the colour for the engine bay in the Packard super 8 1941. I have been advised that it should...

Why do you not suggest petrol vans?

Recently someone sought advice on a small van primarily for short journeys with one 350 mile trip per month. You suggested a 2.0 TDI VW Caddy. I’m of the...

Where can I find paint codes for alloy wheels?

Do all alloy wheels have their paint name and code mentioned on the back of the wheel and if not where can I find the paint code for a 19-inch 2016 Ford...

Do noise cancelling tyres work in real-life driving?

Do noise cancelling tyres work in real-life driving? I have 20-inch rims with 255 45 tyres which, unsurprisingly, create quite a lot of road noise on my...

Why does the rear windscreen wiper on my car come on every time I start the engine?

I have a Skoda Fabia SE TDI 2013. Every time I turn on the engine the back windscreen wiper comes on for two wipes then stops?

Are there any issues in buying a car that was stored for three years?

I am interested in buying a used low mileage diesel BMW. The previous owner was abroad for three years and kept the car in a garage untouched. He then...

What's causing air pressure vibration in the cab of my van?

I am getting air pressure vibration in cab of my high roof Ford Transit, similar to when the rear windows are open in a car. What's causing it?