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Should a claim by a named driver be entered against the policyholder when applying for insurance?

We are about to renew the insurance on my wife's car, which is insured in her name and on which I am a named driver. A couple of year ago we had an accident...

Will adding a younger driver to my policy as a named driver reduce my premium?

As I get older my insurance premium seems to gradually creep up each year, in spite of many years of claim free motoring. There seems to be quite a lot...

What is the best way to insure a car for a couple of months?

What is the best way to insure a car for a couple of months? My daughter is home from university for that time. We have use of a little 1.0 litre runaround,...

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?

Should I buy a used car if it hasn't been serviced every 12 months?

If a 2021-reg Mazda MX-5 with 29,000 miles on the clock has been serviced at Mazda but not every 12 months on the dot, should I avoid it please? Its owner...

Can I remove the petrol particulate filter on my car?

Can I remove the gasoline particulate filter on my Skoda 2.0 TSI SE L 2019 petrol as it's causing terrible MPG on short trips round town as it keeps doing...

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...

Which cars have reasonable ground clearance?

My car has failed its MoT on emissions - what can I do to make it pass?

I have an emissions fail of 5.41m-1 average. Should I consider that a bad fail? Or hopefully should an air filter check/change, putting in additive and...

What small SUV should I buy?

I have driven SUV's for 40 years. Yesterday I wrote off my seven year old Kia Sportage. I cannot drive a normal low down saloon! I will only be able to...

Is driving with an interior light on illegal?

My wife has some eyesight issues which can make driving in the dark difficult because of approaching headlights. An eye specialist has recommended that...

How can I find out the correct servicing intervals for my car?

I bought a car in March 2025 from a main dealer with a full service history (which keeps the warranty on the car). I have just been to sell this car and...

Do I have to retake my test if I am banned from driving for getting 12 points?

If I am banned from driving for a year, after getting 12 points, will I have to retake the driving test before getting my licence back? I am 84.

Do Peugeot diesels have timing chains or belts?

I am thinking of buying a Peugeot 5008 1.5 Blue HDI with 34k on the clock but I am worried about timing chain/belt problems. Does it have a chain or belt?...

What cheap small car with a big boot do you recommend?

Can you recommend a small car with biggish boot that will cost me around £2500 - it will be used mainly for local journeys and transporting paintings up...