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Will petrol and diesel cars eventually be banned from cities?

I was reading a few days ago that even though old petrol and diesel vehicles will be on roads after 2030, some councils may impose restrictions for such...

What is the best self charging hybrid for £24,000?

What is the best self charging hybrid for £24,000 either new or used?

The head gasket has gone a car we bought two weeks ago - should we reject it?

I have recently (2 weeks today) purchased a car through a sales garage. After six days the car engine warning lights came on and it went in to limp mode....

What's the best way to sell my car?

I have a 7 year old Mazda CX-5 that I want to sell. What’s the best way to do that avoiding a dealer trade in?

What are your thoughts on graphene car polishes?

What are your thoughts on the many graphene based car spray/polishes that are being widely advertised on, (among other platforms), Facebook? Are they...

Will super unleaded harm the engine in my hybrid?

I use super unleaded in my Lexus LBX hybrid - will this do any harm to the engine? If not am I still wasting my money? Also when using the B gear position...

Are DPF fuel additives any good?

I haven't received my V5C after six weeks - should I be concerned?

I bought a secondhand Mazda 6 at the end of August 2025 and the seller gave me the new keeper slip so I could tax and insure the car. I haven't received...

Where should I get the tracking of my Rover P6 sorted?

Do you know of anyone that can do the tracking on my 1975 rover 2200SC? Preferably in the Essex area?

What used EV do you suggest I buy?

I am currently driving a 2017 Peugeot 2008 which is certainly big enough for our needs but it’s time to change and time to look at EVs. I’d like a range...

Can I challenge a motorway speeding fine If I think it's wrong?

I received an NIP for doing 67mph on the M1 at 3.30am at a gantry saying 50mph due to "congestion". I was slowing down but could see down hill ahead that...

Should the dealer pay to replace the wet belt on my car?

There doesn't seem to be any recent information about the Honda Civic wet belt problem online. I bought mine in April 2021. The dealer obviously knew about...

Can I charge my PHEV from a household three-pin socket?

I have purchased a plug in hybrid which give 75 miles on electric. Can I charge the car from a domestic 3 pin plug?

Why does the start/stop in my car not work consistently?

I have recently bought a 2019 Volvo XC60 D4 with a low mileage - 20,000 miles approx. The auto start did not work at all for the first week and now it...

What year of classic Land Rover Defender do you recommend?

I am considering buying a late model (2007 - 2016) classic Land Rover Defender 110 XS. I have read that the build quality reduced overtime as LR reduced...