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Should rust be covered under warranty on a three-year-old car?

My son has a Vauxhall Corsa Electric and the passenger door at the bottom is rusting away. Vauxhall say the paint work only has a 1 year warranty. Is this...

Is a a petrol car better than diesel for short journeys?

Am I right in suggesting that it's better to use a petrol engine rather than a diesel for short journeys on a regular basis for example only doing 20 miles...

Do I have to pay the £40,000 expensive car supplement if buying a used car?

If I buy a used, nearly new, premium car, 1 to 2 years old, am I still liable for the extra road tax premium?

How can I look after my car to prolong its life?

Having previously owned two Alfa 159s I am currently the proud owner of a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia diesel 2.2 180 Super. I purchased it new I have now completed...

Can I return my car for a full refund?

I bought a Mercedes GLE 350 AMG unseen for £20,000 + £200 delivery. I discovered numerous faults and the dealer agreed to put matters right and returned...

What does the 'check VSC' warning on my dash mean?

My 61-reg Toyota Avensis petrol with 95,000 miles was bought used from Toyota at 15,000 miles and scrupulously maintained. Recently the dash has shown...

Can car polish damage my paint?

Is it advisable to use car polish? I seem to recall reading somewhere that it is best to not use polish as it removes the paint and just use a good quality...

Should I declare an insurance claim on my motorbike when applying for car insurance?

I used to ride motorcycles. In 2007 I had a no fault accident where my bike was written off. My insurance paid out without quibble and my solicitor put...

Should I choose a diesel or a petrol car?

I am very interested in purchasing a used Dacia Duster 1.5-litre diesel dCi Laureate (110) Euro 6 vehicle with a 4x2 (2WD) drivetrain. As the engine is...

Can you recommend front tyres for my Toyota RAV4?

I drive a 2020 model Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid, currently with Dunlop Grandtrek PT30 tyres which need replacing. These tyres came with the vehicle when purchased....

Can I reject my new car due to software issues?

I recently took delivery of a brand new Audi A5. Within three weeks the vehicle suffered several software issues e.g. rear camera failure, radio muting...

At what point do car thieves grab your car key signal?

At what point do car thieves access the key codes, in a carpark for example? If you're locking from outside (key out of faraday bag), can they get the...

Should I buy a campervan with 155,000 miles on the clock?

I am considering buying a 2015 Renault Trafic campervan but I am worried that the 155k mileage is too high. It has a full service history and in March...

Are Ford Powershift gearboxes still problematic?

Is the Ford Powershift gearbox still problematic? I'm looking at a Ford Kuga 2019 ST-Line 2.0 TDCI auto - should this be avoided?

Which vehicles would offer my wife easy access to the front seat?

Which vehicles would offer my wife easy access to the front seats? We are both 70 years old and she has had some hip issues. I recently replaced my Ford...

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