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I've been reading some of the problems Mazda 6 owners have with DPFs. My Mazda 6 now has 93,000 miles on the clock, it had 90,000 when I bought it. I mostly do short runs (less than 15 miles). What should...
I took My 66-plate Skoda Octavia to the Skoda dealer with a tyre monitor problem, which they fixed. But after they washed the car, the service receptionist crashed my car into one of the new cars on the...
Is a repaired Category N car more expensive to insure?
We just changed my wife's car and, pending my daughter taking it on, my insurance company confirm I can drive it third party on my own policy. Can it still be driven if it doesn't have a policy of its...
While stationary, the door of my son's 15 yr old Vauxhall Zafira was hit by another driver trying to manoeuvre. The insurance want to write it off, but it's a reliable car and he has a young family who...
My company provide third party company car cover only. Do I need to take out additional cover for passengers and myself?
I have a 1980 Renault 5. Please can you recommend a classic car garage which is a Renault specialist?
Recently, on a very dark and rainy night, I was turning from a minor road onto a major road. I looked into my mirror whilst turning into the road. As I was looking behind, I went over the middle island...
I almost bought a written off car because vehicle checks didn't have it registered - is this normal?
I was going to buy an Audi A1 online. On the ad, it stated that the car had passed a stringent five point check. I carried out my own vehicle check, which showed the car to be a total loss. Undecided,...
I want to buy a secondhand 1.6-litre 2014 Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner for my dog care business. The guy in the garage advised that a 60,000 mile van would be okay and last for ages. He said I shouldn’t...
I purchased a pre-reg Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre from a dealership with 170 miles on it in the summer of 2017. The handling got progressively worse and I took it back to the dealership for investigation a few...
I have a Ford Cougar 2.0-litre, registered in 1999. How many are left?
Do I need to tell my insurer about a box junction PCN?
How accurate are speedometers? My Toyota Auris 2016 reads about 10% lower than reality, i.e. 63mph shows as 70mph and 27mph shows as 30mph. This is unacceptable. All data on this car is inaccurate and...
Can you please advise how to regenerate the DPF on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
I've read more and more about the 'relay' method for car theft. Are all cars potentially a target, or only those which have keyless entry?
I purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso on December 1 2017. I quickly found the car would judder, hesitate on pulling away and cut out on me. I informed the garage of this, and they said that was normal...
Are there any dash cams which do not require a trailing power lead? Presumably a model with a built-in, rechargeable battery?
I had a crash over Christmas, luckily I wasn't at fault. He hit me from behind at a roundabout, causing minor damage to my bumper. We exchanged details and agreed not to claim via insurance, but that he'll...
I received a custodial sentence of 40 months in 2009. My sentence expired in 2013 and I took car insurance out. I said I had no outstanding convictions but now, 1.5 years later, my insurer contacted me...
I was involved in a no fault accident (a bus drove into my car). My insurance premium has been increased even though I have protected No Claims Bonus. Can I claim the extra premiums that I will have to...
I'm looking for advice on buying the best mid-size, used van for £4000 - £5000. I want the most reliable, cheap to tax van I can buy. I'm thinking Peugeot Expert, but any advice is welcome.
I've just been told my car is a Category N write off. The insurance company would give me market value (£3500), which is fair enough considering it's a diesel with 74,000 miles on the clock. Or I could...
Are there any drawbacks to buying a pre-registered car?
I bought a 2014 Audi A3 S-Line from Norwich Audi, they delivered it to me in Coventry, sight unseen and from the day I received the car it had an unusual noise coming from the engine. They directed me...
My Subaru Forester has been hand washed in a commercial car wash that has left a film of wax/resin on the screen. I've tried several means of cleaning, including vinegar and Mentholated spirit - but to...
My insurance company has asked me for the value of my car, a 1997 Ford Mondeo with 65,000 miles on the clock. I have a valid MoT and it has been serviced every year. I have no idea what to say, I suspect...
I have a 2008 Renault Koleos 2.0d. In the past two weeks I've done four journeys in excess of 50 miles at high speed (dual carriageway). A couple of days ago, a warning appeared saying "check exhaust emission"...
We took my wife's car to Evans Halshaw on 27 December 2017. They appraised the car and made an offer, which we accepted. We completed all the paperwork, and were guided through the process by the salesman....
Although I really like my diesel Mazda 6, I had no knowledge regarding the DPF i.e. short runs not doing it any good. Are there any other cars with as good a spec as the Mazda 6, which are less complicated?...
I live in Thailand and my father-in-law has an old and rusted Vauxhall Cresta. We're looking to restore the car but have no idea who to seek advice from in regards to restoration and finding old parts....
I was driving through a flooded part of a road I use regularly, confident my 2015 Mercedes E-Class would be okay as it's a diesel engine. However, the water was much deeper than I'd imagined and the engine...
Now that I am 68 years old and fully retired from paid employment, I undertake regular voluntary unpaid work for several Registered Charities. This involves driving to/from their premises and to/from their...
I have owned a 2012 Ford Transit van for 2.5 years. I purchased it secondhand and this past year it has given me nothing but grief. I was told that Ford parts where inexpensive to repair, this is utter...
The low oil pressure warning light comes on in my 2013 Mazda 2.2d. What does this mean?
My wife has a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso which has various safety systems fitted as standard. My wife turns off the Lane Departure Warning System as she feels its not required. Does turning off any of these...
I have a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. The casing for the in-car, road-sign detection camera is so large that I can't fit a regular dash-cam behind the mirror. Is there software available that would enable...
Can you recommend any products that will bring back the 'new leather' smell to my car?
I have a Ford Fiesta Popular Plus, which I have owned for 23 years. The car was registered in 1986 and has had one previous owner. It is a three door saloon and has covered 74,000 miles. I would now like...
How much is a 1987 Nissan Sunny with 84,000 miles worth? Will it appreciate if I keep it?
I want to buy a reasonably priced tracker for my new Audi A4 Avant. Any suggestions?
I'm wondering if there is any way I could get out of credit hire agreement. I did not accept the hire car and the third party insurer wrote my vehicle off, so at the moment the costs are for engineers'...
I've lost the key for my 2004 Renault Master. What's going to be the best solution to rectify this?
I'm over 80 year old, returning to the UK with an EU licence and maximum no claims bonus. Where is the best place to obtain insurance?
On 1 October 2017, I purchased a BMW 5 Series (approved used from a BMW dealership. Since then the car has been in for repairs three times. It shut down on the motorway, had warped front discs and split...
Can you recommend the best Ford Transit variant to tow a caravan weighing up to 2000kg on long European journeys? It would ideally be a short wheelbase version and either a panel van or double cab van...
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