Questions from June 2019
We'd like to sell two of our vans. What's the best way to do so quickly?
My wife has a four year old Twingo which she likes very much but physical necessity means she needs to change to a used automatic that is not too much bigger and not too expensive to run. Is there something...
My insurer has received an injury claim from an alleged passenger in a vehicle that is claiming my vehicle collided with them in a supermarket car park over a year ago. I informed my insurer that I have...
My wife drives a pretty new Honda Jazz and was hit from behind a few months ago and went through her insurers, the AA, to deal with the matter. A company called Claimfast then seemed to take over the process...
I am looking to set up as a private hire driver but have very little knowledge when it comes to cars. Any recommendation please and the reasons why?
I have a Ford Tourneo Connect from Motability. I need a similar size (with a back for two pointer size dogs), tall enough for easy access, removable back seats and that is a hybrid for access to London....
My car number has been cloned - I have notified the Met Police and been given a crime reference number - the vehicle was picked up when it entered a bus lane in London. I have also notified the DVLA. I...
My car was parked on a public road - there was no one in the car at the time. There was no signage or lines identifying parking restrictions. A large articulated truck hit my car causing damage. The driver...
I had a DPF clean, sensor change, timing belt and service done at 86,000 miles on my 2012 Mazda 6. It had returned to the garage with the DPF light on at 98000 and for a service. However, I was told the...
I am a fan of the Ford Galaxy - I am currently driving my fourth manual model. However, I am thinking of changing to an automatic as I get older. What are Ford automatics like?
I bought a new car for my wife but despite giving verbal and written instructions to the dealer, she would be the new keeper, they registered the V5C in my name. The dealer has sent back the V5C to the...
I have a 2016 Hyundai Tucson four-wheel-drive. What tyres would be your choice and would you replace just the front two or all four? I am told if just the front two are replaced, the new tyres should be...
I have a 17 seater minibus and want to change it to a van with either six or nine seats. How much will the road tax be?
Someone reversed into my car from a car park space as I was driving along and crashed into the side of my car. My insurance company have said it is a write off and that my finance company won’t accept...
My wife has owned a Ford Sierra for 25 years. It is red 1800 petrol LX. Still shiny body and always kept in a garage. The interior is original with a small tear on the front seat. It has had some welding...
Our son's Hyundai i20 has 195/50/R16 88V tyres fitted. He would like to fit Michelin CrossClimate tyres but these are only available in 55 or 60. Would either of these profiles be permissible to fit without...
The DVLA has rejected my application to register my split screen 1952 Volkswagen UVK 323 for which they have no record. The car was last used on the road in the early seventies and I have owned it for...
I'm looking for a reliable, quality large estate for under £20k, no more than five years old. I'm trying to decide between an older Mercedes E Class or a newer Ford Mondeo or similar size options.
Is it worth waiting a few years before buying an electric car? I would be looking at something the size of an Aygo with four doors.
What companies sell small automatic yellow cars? I currently have a Skoda Fabia but these are no longer sold in yellow.
Which winter tyres are best for my 2018 Toyota Prius Plug-In? We average about a 1000 miles a month, mainly on country roads?
I intend to fit Michelin cross climate or similar to improve ride comfort on my 2017 Fiesta. Tyres currently fitted are 195/55 R15. The tyre pressure indication plate shows this size or 195/50 R16. The...
What is the best product to remove dried milk stains from my cloth car seats?
I bought a four-year-old Renault Twingo with 31,000 miles on the clock in December 2018 for £5000. Around 26th December it began to leak oil. I contacted the garage who booked it into their preferred garage...
Are there any dash cameras that have traffic sign recognition and pick up speed limit signs and display the speed on their screen? I find this more useful and reliable than GPS/mapping based speed reminders...
I purchased a van with four months MoT. The history shows that it failed its MoT in 2017 due to lots of welding being required. In 2018 an MoT was issued with no advisories but today I took the van to...
We bought a motorhome from a dealer - it’s five years old. It had a damp check when we bought it - but now after 10 months it has damp. Can we reject the vehicle?
My motorbike was hit by a can on the parking bay and the damage was only cosmetic (a few scratches). However, after requesting an estimate for the repair, due to the high cost, the other insurer decided...
I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want something that will be economical on fuel and road...
We have a budget of between £15 - £20k and are looking for a nearly new (around 2 years warranty remaining) vehicle. We cover around 10k miles a year - mostly A roads. If it were the Honest John's teams...
I live in Switzerland and travel back to UK regularly, often needing to rent a car. I used to be able to buy excess insurance for car hire on an annual basis, as a Swiss resident, from UK firms. However...
I need to change my car and I have already four years NCB, however, my insurance will expire in November. If I change my car will I lose the seven months accrued to get up to five years NCB? Is there a...
I own a Honda Jazz 2014 EX Auto. Would I be able to tow a caravan? If so what weight?
What would you say are the best cars that can go off-road, drive in snow and carry a large dog in the boot? And are also reliable and under £40k?
My comprehensive insurance says it will cover me for damage caused to third parties while I'm driving cars that are not owned or hired by me. This cover for driving other cars, therefore, doesn’t include...
I am over 70 years old - how heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence?
Does having a first MoT performed early fix that as the date? Or is it okay if done within a month of the due date?
My wife's Range Rover Evoque was stolen last week. Her next car really ought to be all electric. She liked the height of the Evoque, a lot. She is short and very uncomfortable in my Tesla Model S. A Leaf...
I've always liked the Toyota MR2. I know someone selling one, on an 05 plate, with low mileage (20,000 miles only), but it has been kept outside in all weathers for many years. I suspect your advice would...
Is adding a fourth brake light and extra front DRLs considered a modification in insurance terms? I can see how adding alloys or other performance modifications would increase the insurance premium, should...
If I buy a car through a broker and the supplier is some distance from my residence do I have to take it back there for routine servicing and more importantly for repairs etc under guarantee?
My daughter is looking for a seven-seater to transport her three children (2, 8 & 10 years old) and often friends. Against my advice, she bought a 2008 XC90, and predictably this was a classic diesel disaster...
My car was recently hit while parked and incurred damage to the rear. I was given a quote of around £1000 for a repair and I decided to make a claim through my insurer. My car was booked into the insurer's...
My husband and I are both retired and do not need two cars now. We have separate insurance policies and both wish to preserve our no claims bonus to cater for the situation of the demise or incapacity...
I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I intend to keep the vehicle for five years and I do 15000 miles per year. I am a little concerned at battery deterioration in the latter years. How much charge am I likely...
I would like to know what EU rating my BMW 520d is? It's registered 2012, but the VC5 left column K type approval number is e1*2007/46*0363*05. I read on one of your forums that this is where I am supposed...
I plan to over winter my old Morris Minor in an underground car park that has no source of electric power or light. What do you suggest I do to preserve the battery so it will start after three or four...
My daughter's Ford MPV is in the process of being repaired having been ravaged internally by a rat. It has now been off the road for about four months, including the insurance company taking an age to...
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