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• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  They work either fully automatically or with driver control by nudge shift or paddle. Audi has re-named DSG 'S-Tronic'. VAG now offers a twin dry clutch DSG/S-Tronic with its smaller engines and a new twin wet clutch 7-speed DSG/S-Tronic for diesel engines with up to 500Nm torque. Ford (Getrag), Mitsubishi, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Hyundai and KIA now also offer twin shaft, twin clutch transmissions.
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  Still advised to get the structure checked by www.autolign.co.uk  The new Category S means the vehicle has suffered structural damage. This could include a bent or twisted chassis, or a crumple zone that has collapsed in a crash. Category S damage is more than just cosmetic, therefore, and the vehicle will need to be professionally repaired.
• OIL CHANGES: How often should I change the oil in my car? (FAQs)
  If the engine has a timing belt, change that every 4 years or every 40,000 miles, whichever comes first, unless the engine has no history of premature timing belt failures (Ford Zetec E and Zetec S engine timing belts generally exceed their design life of 80,000 miles, so can be changed at 6 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.) Change the timing belt tensioner and any weeping camshaft or jackshaft oil seals at 80,000 miles (every second timing belt change for non-Ford Zetecs).
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  Acceptance of Rejection Although the case was decided on the basis of Clegg and s.35(4–6) of the Sale of Goods Act 1979, the District Judge also dealt (obiter dictum) with the issue of ‘acceptance of rejection’. In his judgment, the principle in s.35(1)(b) of the Sale of Goods Act could be applied in reverse, when considering whether a seller has accepted a buyer's rejection of goods.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
    HIGH END CAR RENTAL: Driverso is a high end car hire specialist with cars on its books such as the Lamborghini Hurracan Spyder, Ferrari 488 Spyder, Mercedes S500 and S560 cabrios, Porsche 991 S cabrio, Maserati Grancabrio, Jaguar Tyupe convertible, Aurd R8 cabrio, and many, many others. SUVs include Range Rover Sport, Porsche Macan S, Jaguar F-Pace, etc. Also vans and MPVs, mostly Mercedes Benz V-Class and Vito.
• NITROGEN IN CAR TYRES: What's the point of filling car tyres with Nitrogen? (FAQs)
  Reduced rolling resistance improves miles per gallon by 2% Nitrogen tyre inflation is not a new concept. Nitrogen as a tyre inflation medium has been around since the early 70’s and has been used in applications which require safety or performance. The earthmoving industry use Nitrogen to prevent latent heat build-up as Nitrogen does not heat up as much as compressed air when a vehicle is in motion.
• INSURANCE: Which are the cheapest new cars to insure? (FAQs)
  Low Insurance Group Cars – all in the ABI Group 1 Chevrolet Matiz 5dr Hat 0.8 S 08 Chevrolet Matiz 5dr Hat 0.8 Se Au 08 Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i 68 Code 08A Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i Rhythm 08A Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i Vibe 08A Citroen C1 5dr Hat 1.0i 68 Code 08A Citroen C1 5dr Hat 1.0i Rhythm 08A Citroen C1 5dr Hat 1.0i Vibe 08A Citroen C1 5dr Hat 1.4hdi Rhythm 08A Citroen C2 3dr Hat 1.1i Cachet 08 Citroen C2 3dr Hat 1.1i Rhythm 08 Citroen C2 3dr Hat 1.1i Vibe 08 Fiat Panda 5dr Hat 1.1 Active 07 Peugeot 107 3dr Hat 1.0 Sport Xs 07 Peugeot 107 3dr Hat 1.0 Urban 05 Peugeot 107 3dr Hat 1.0 Urban 2-tronic 05 Peugeot 107 3dr Hat 1.0 Urban Lite 06 Peugeot 107 3dr Hat 1.0 Urban Move 07 Peugeot 107 5dr Hat 1.0 Urban 05 Peugeot 107 5dr Hat 1.0 Urban 2-tronic 05 Peugeot 107 5dr Hat 1.0 Urban Move 07 Renault Clio Campus 3dr Hat 1.2 07 Renault Clio Campus 3dr Hat 1.2 A/c 07 Renault Clio Campus 5dr Hat 1.2 07 Renault Clio Campus 5dr Hat 1.2 A/c 07 Skoda Fabia 5dr Hat 1.2 Htp 60hp 1 09 Smart 2dr Coupe 1.0 61bhp Pure 07 Toyota Aygo 3dr Hat 1.0 Vvti + 05 Toyota Aygo 3dr Hat 1.0 Vvti + Mmt 05 Toyota Aygo 3dr Hat 1.0 Vvti 05 Toyota Aygo 3dr Hatch 1.4l Diesel + 05 Toyota Aygo 5dr Hat 1.0 Vvti + 05 Toyota Aygo 5dr Hat 1.0 Vvti + Mmt 05 Toyota Aygo 5dr Hat 1.0 Vvti 05 Toyota Aygo 5dr Hatch 1.4l Diesel + 05 Toyota Yaris 3dr Hat 1.0 Vvt-i T2 06 Toyota Yaris 3dr Hat 1.0 Vvt-i Tr 06A Toyota Yaris 5dr Hat 1.0 Vvt-i T2 06 Toyota Yaris 5dr Hat 1.0 Vvt-i Tr 06A Vauxhall Agila 5dr 1.0i 12v Expression 08 Vauxhall Corsa 3dr Hat 1.0i 12v Expression 08 Vauxhall Corsa 3dr Hat 1.0i 12v Life 08 Vauxhall Corsa 3dr Hat 1.0i 12v Life A/c 08 Vauxhall Corsa 5dr Hat 1.0i 12v Life 08 Vauxhall Corsa 5dr Hat 1.0i 12v Life A/c 08 Vauxhall Corsa 3dr Hat 1.0i 12v Breeze 08 Vauxhall Corsa 3dr Hat 1.0i 12v Breeze Plus 08 Vauxhall Corsa 5dr Hat 1.0i 12v Breeze 08 Vauxhall Corsa 5dr Hat 1.0i 12v Breeze Plus 08 Please note that the insurance ratings can change on cars without prior notice and this advert is an example list.
• SMART REPAIRS: Who repairs minor damage to my car, its trim and wheels? (FAQs)
  Everyone damaged is entitled to be put back into the position they were in immediately before the damage, whether that is financially or by replacing the damaged car or by repairing it.  Clark v/s Ardington (Appeal Court 19-4-2002) determined that in such cases, paying the injured party the pre-crash value of their car would put them back into the position they were in immediately before the crash.
• SPEEDING OFFENCE CODES: What do the various endorsement codes mean? (FAQs)
  CodeOffencePenalty points CU10Using a vehicle with defective brakes3 CU20Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of use of unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) in a dangerous condition3 CU30Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)3 CU40Using a vehicle with defective steering3 CU50Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers3 CU80Using a mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle3 Reckless/dangerous driving   Offence codes DD40 to DD80 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
• SPEEDING DEFENCES 1. Is inadequate posting of a speed limit a valid defence to a speeding NIP? (FAQs)
  Referring to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s. 85 (below), Walker J held that this imposed (at the least) a requirement that, at the geographical point where the motorist exceeded the limit, the signs could reasonably have been expected to have conveyed the limit to an approaching motorist in sufficient time for him to reduce from a previous lawful speed to a speed within the new limit.
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  For street or council parking penalties please scroll down to next section, last updated 8-9-2015. The Beavis case (Barry Beavis v/s Parking Eye) went to appeal at the Supreme Court where the case was heard on 21st-23rd July 2015. The Law Lords were asked to consider the ruling of the Appeal Court on 23rd April 2015. The Judgement was made on 4th November 2015.
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  David Bodily Volkswagen Technical Support Specialist   (Relates to DPF of PSA 2.7V6 in Jaguar S Type and XJ) Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel emissions are 90% lower than they were in the 1980s; however exhaust regulations based on statistical studies dealing with the health impact of exhaust emissions continue to demand even lower gaseous and particulate diesel emissions.
• CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
  If all goes well the payment for the hire should be recovered directly by the credit hire company from the insurer of the at-fault driver(s). In some circumstances you could be liable for any charges made under the agreement that they cannot recover. A "courtesy car" may be provided while your car is repaired and may be funded by your insurance policy or by agreement with the third party insurer.