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I am looking to buy a small petrol car which has a big range. I have family who live in Currie, Edinburgh, approximately 400 miles away from where I live....

Is the Citroen 1.2 Puretech engine reliable?

I have seen a Citroen C3 Aircross 2023 at an excellent price £10595. My concern is the notorious online reviews of the Peugeot-Citroen 1.2 Puretech engine....

Is undertaking a lane hogger on the motorway illegal?

Previously, when people ask for your advice regarding passing dawdler on the nearside, you have said that it is not illegal to undertake. Furthermore,...

How can I get rid of a smeary windscreen?

I have been plagued for a long time with smears on my inside windscreen of my VW Tiguan. I have tried all sorts of glass cleaners including AutoGlym and...

Is the Volkswagen EA888 engine reliable?

I value your tech advice. I’m planning on buying a 2018/19 Audi SQ2 facelift. I am aware that common issues with the 2.0-litre EA888 engine have been PCV...

Why did my emergency braking system trigger for no reason?

I was driving at 60mph on an A-road, the vehicle in front was 150 yds ahead also doing 60mph. Suddenly without any warning the emergency braking warning...

Is there a new design of speed camera being used?

I've recently noticed several examples of what seem to be a new form of speed camera. It's much taller than those I've become used to, it's yellow, with...

I sold a car as a trader but the customer had repairs done without my agreement - where do I stand?

I sold a car as a trader - the customer had repairs done before I agreed to them or had any quote for the work - I offered to provide brand new parts that...

Is a Volkswagen T6 a good used buy?

I’ve managed to got some funding from Bristol to council to trade in my old car for something that is Clean Air Zone compliant. The funding lasts until...

Do any cars have built-in dash cams?

Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ?

Can I have the windows on my new car tinted retrospectively?

I omitted having privacy glass on my new Porsche Cayenne and regret it. Can I have the windows tinted retrospectively?

Do I need a geometry check if replacing two rear coil springs?

Am I correct in saying that following the replacement of two rear coil springs on a Ford Mondeo there would be no need to have a geometry check including...

Why does my Skoda Karoq intermittently lock itself even with keys inside?

Why won't my BMW dealer repair brake calipers?

I recently took my 2017 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer to the local BMW dealership for a 2-year brake fluid replacement. I was advised that the technician...

What happens to a new car warranty if a manufacturer goes bust?

Looking on the internet at the number of EV makers that have gone bust in China, we are now experiencing a glut of Chinese EVs into the UK. Jaecoo, Chery,...