My 1967 Chevrolet Camaro failed its MoT - will it be road legal as of February 2018 anyway?

My 1967 Chevrolet Camaro failed its last MoT on having combined indicator and brake lights, i.e. red rather than amber indicators. From February 2018, cars that are 40 years or older are MoT exempt. Will...

Do I need to SORN my current lease car if I move my insurance over to a new lease car?

My car is a lease car. I will probably sort another one out before the term is up and put my present car in the garage until they take it away. The insurance will have been changed over to the new car....

Can I insure a car in my name but register it to someone else?

I've just bought a car, but can't have it in my name at the moment because I'm finalising my divorce and both parties have debts outstanding. These debts will be all cleared when our divorce is finalised...

My wife caused minor damage to another car, but the claim shows £1600 of damage - can we ask the owner to get a second estimate?

My wife grazed a BMW while pulling out of a very tight parking spot at a BMW garage. She thought it was very minor and might even just polish out. The same day, a quote came through from BMW at £1600 -...

I'm not registered to vote - will this have an effect on insurance prices?

Does not being on the electoral register effect insurance premiums?

Can I challenge the loss of my No Claims Bonus?

In 2013, my Volkswagen Passat was broken into and the built in radio/satnav unit was removed. The total repair bill through the insurance was around £2500. At the time, it was in a well used city centre...

I'm returning to the UK from France and plan to buy a car in Britain - can I put my French address on the registration forms?

I live in France and am returning to the UK next April. I wish to buy a RHD car from the UK (from a main dealer) in early February and drive it to France to use for my return. Can you please advise what...

Are manufacturer scrappage schemes likely to continue next year?

Are the manufacturers likely to carry over their scrappage schemes to 2018?

My car's heater only blows cold air - is a split expansion tank the likely cause?

I took my 2006 Ford Fiesta ST to a local garage as the heater only blows cold air. They've told me the expansion tank has split. They have the part on order but tell me it's going to be over £80, plus...

The DVLA want unpaid tax and insurance fines on a car I sold - should I fight this?

I've recently been contacted by a company called Advantis to advise I owe the DVLA £180 in unpaid fines for no tax and no insurance. When I asked for details, it was related to my old car because the DVLA...

Our reconditioned engine was faulty and damaged our car - is the supplier responsible for the repair costs?

We bought a reconditioned engine for our Volkswagen Passat Estate TDI online, which came with a two-month guarantee. They delivered it and our mechanic fitted it, but it was faulty. We had to send it back...

A neighbour reversed into my car and is blaming me - what do I do to stop the claim being 50/50 fault?

I have recently been involved in an incident where I reversed out of my relatives' driveway and was stationary on the roadside. A neighbour then reversed out of a parking bay and reversed into my door....

A motorcyclist hit me and claimed personal injury - do I have to claim fault even though he admitted liability?

In April 2016, I was hit by a motorcyclist. He maintained his liability throughout and I had my car repaired via an Accident Management company. I was notified that the damage claim was settled in January...

I bumped into a car and the driver is now inflating the claim - what do you advise?

I bumped the towbar of the car in front of me (both vehicles are Volkswagen Passat Estates). The damage to my car was a cracked number plate and a small dent in the plastic plate behind the number plate...

What are the drawbacks with DPFs?

What are the drawbacks with particulate filters?

The front suspension on my Toyota Auris passenger side is broken - are speed bumps to blame?

The front suspension on my 2014 Toyota Auris passenger side is shot. The driver's side is fine, but I obviously have to replace both. Are speed bumps causing this and, if so, why only on one side?

I recently bought a faulty Volvo V50 - the dealer won't respond to me, so how can I reject the car?

I bought 2009 Volvo V50 on 11 November and it went to my Volvo garage for a service on 21 November. Pre-service showed numerous faults, some serious. I have contacted the trader asking for my money back...

A named driver was banned without my knowledge - will I still be compensated for my written off car?

A named driver got banned without me knowing and I wrote my car off afterwards. Will I still get compensation for my car from my insurer?

How can I protect my car from keyless entry theft?

How can vehicles be secured against keyless entry theft?

With many classic cars going off the road for winter, can you offer any storage advice?

With many classic cars going off the road for winter, apart from connecting the battery to a trickle charge and over inflating the tyres to prevent flat spots are there any other steps owners should be...