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I've placed a new car deposit of £1000 for a Land Rover Discovery Sport. The build date is end of August and delivery is mid-September. Due to a change in circumstances, I need to cancel the order. What...
I bought a new Renault Trafic and have had it serviced at a locally trusted garage who said it should be serviced at 18,000. It's now due for its first mot and second service at 36000. But the main dealer...
I bought a Kia Cee'd ex-hire car over a year ago. It was just over a year old. It started developing problems after a year and it appears I have purchased a car that has been repaired. I got in touch with...
Recenty I was driving around a roundabout and turned off it onto a dual carriageway that was separated from the other carriageway such that we could not see it. I was in the inside lane behind a large...
I own a Dacia Duster 4x4 manual and due to a troublesome left hip find using the clutch pedal painful. I chose this car because being a little ancient I could easily climb in and easily climb out.I thought...
I own a MINI Coupe 2.0 diesel and now and again I get a smoke smell like burning oil coming from around the turbo. I took it back to the garage and they said it was a leaking rocker cover gasket. I took...
I recently bought a refrigerated van and there have been problems with it since I’ve had it. I’ve had to pay for more gas to be put in for the fridges. The company said they would reimburse me for the...
What is the difference between a Navara 2.5 Td Tekna and 2.5 Td Outlaw King?
My daughter recently purchased a 2009 MINI Cooper from a small dealership. At the same time she purchased an extra nine months warranty to the three months warranty included in the price, costing her an...
My motorcycle was stolen from a leisure centre in Brentwood. I am told they have CCTV footage of a suspicious vehicle but no registration number. The van is very distinctive and the drivers face can be...
I am looking to get a new van for around £3500 to £4000. I'm looking at a Vauxhall Vivaro size van but which is better - Vauxhall, Nissan or Ford?
We are looking for a 4x4 automatic that's narrower than our Ford Kuga. Nissan sold a Juke CVT (now discontinued). Is this a good solution?
Has Ford sorted the problems with the Powershift gearbox? An automatic used Focus estate ticks most of my boxes but I am worried that the Powershift could land me with some big bills?
My daughter is 18 and has £3000 to spend on her first car. She loves the look of a Fiat 500 but I have some concerns after reading reviews about performance and safety. She is also likes the Ford Fiesta...
Is my old Honda Civic 1.7 diesel likely to fail the new emissions test and would it be expensive to correct?
If it is trash should I go for a new one to get the benefit of the diesel scheme? My feeling...
Are there any long term problems with direct fuel injection engines over the port injection engines type? Particularly with Subaru's Impreza?
While parked, my wing mirror was knocked off by a passing vehicle. He wants to pay me cash. Should I accept or go through my insurance
I have been offered 'shortfall' GAP insurance for car at £449 for three years. If the car is a total loss due to accident/theft, then the value would be made up to the original buying price (£22250) by...
I'm restoring a 1949 AC 2 litre saloon but expect to fit a 1990's Toyota 2.0 litre engine. What is likely to be the tax on this?
I own a low mileage 1977 Daimler Double Six Coupe which as you know are now rather rare with only 300 odd were made. The problem is, it has been standing for nearly 20 years and has rust in all the usual...
Can an insurance company demand money for a policy which was renewed on 1/3/2018? They are saying I gave the wrong information on a policy which ran from 1/3/2017 until 1/3/2018. This policy is now finished...
My mum has a 2004 Ford Focus Estate. The battery was disconnected and now it needs a radio code entered. Can you help?
I have a car that I use for about four consecutive days a month. The rest of the time it is garaged. I wish to get a dash cam that will retain the time and date but won't drain the battery when unused....
I have a 2006 Mazda 3 and had the air-con regassed a month ago. It worked for a few weeks but then wouldn't blow cold. The regas garage checked and says the gas is fine and the compressor is working, so...
Is my 1992 Rover Montego Oxford Edition with air con the only one in the UK?
What oil do I get for my Villiers two stroke engine and gearbox? Recommended is BP Energol sae30 and sae20w?
My 2014 Ford Fiesta has 12000 miles from new. The Powershift transmission has started to whine under acceleration and gives the feeling the clutch is slipping as the vehicle doesn't drive forwards as it...
Last July I insured my car for £240. This year, with no changes to my circumstances (other than the value of the car having reduced) the renewal quote was £380. I’m fully aware of how insurers tend to...
I am currently learning to drive. I have my own car and hold an insurance policy in my name. This stipulates as a provisional licence holder I must be accompanied by a full licence holder who meets the...
Three members of my family are all with different insurers on three different cars. We are planning to switch the vehicles around - how do we do so without incurring too many costs in the process?
I was hit by a van in May. The other driver accepted responsibility and his insurance company paid me. I did not claim any personal compensation as I had felt no physical consequences. I have now had a...
If i purchase a new Land Rover Discovery Sport Landmark edition, am I liable for the subsequent years increased premium VED charge? Dealers are giving conflicting advice as some are saying the £40k is...
You recommend changing the oil every 10,000 miles on a Ford S-MAX. Does this have to be carried out by a Ford dealer or can it be done by a local garage without harming the warranty?
I'm buying a Toyota RAV4 for £4500. What is the minimum 'trade descriptions act' warranty?
I paid £700 for a package which included 'Active High Beam' on my Volvo V40 because I drive through the countryside at night. The £700 option package states that 'it stays on high beam all the time to...
I am interested in a 2.5i Subaru Outback which is plated to tow 2 tonnes. Our trailer plus horse is 1350kg. 85% of the Outback's kerb weight of 1612kg is 1370kg, so scrapes in the Caravan Club's old "85%"...
I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold/registered by that date. Does that mean there will be lots of pre-reg bargains, please?
My Volkswagen T2 has become an historic vehicle and is registered as such on the V5C. Because I was/am registered for MoT reminders from DVLA I have been sent a reminder for the MoT, due this month. It...
A friend of mine likes the 2CV and he thinks they are reliable. Is this true? Why are they they also expensive to buy?
I want to replace my current car and am uncertain whether to go hybrid or electric? I probably drive only 60 miles a week urban driving. I am looking for a small to medium size car. As this is a second...
My Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is not doing the miles per gallon it should. I'm only getting 40mpg to 45mpg. Why is this?
I’ve just passed my practical test and every insurance quote I’ve had is over £1000. Do you know of any insurance companies that maybe cheaper?
My Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI has failed its MoT due to excessively high smoke. It was registered on 3 July 2008 and the MoT tester says it has failed the new rules that were introduced on 20 May 2018. I’ve...
I’m buying a nearly new BMW X3 20d Sport which comes with 20-inch wheels. I have asked the dealer, who agreed, to swap these for 18-inch wheels. Asking for an insurance quote I was told that this change...
I would like to purchase a new car and have been looking at the current generations of Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. I have been quoted lead times of seven and nine months, respectively, for new factory orders....
What happens to the valuation of my van if it develops an unrelated mechanical issue while a claim is in progress ?
I hired a car through 'Firefly' at Malaga Airport. The car's damage report sheet arrived blank and as such I had to go around the car marking any faults. I returned the car and they agreed to refund me...
I sold my beloved Citroen DS in 2012. I was looking for another one and discovered my old one for sale on car-from-uk.com. I can't seem to make heads or tails of the site. Can you advise me?
My husband ordered a new car for me in May for delivery near my birthday (end of June). I'm now informed that it will be in this country for 4 August, which would mean we would probably get it in mid-August....
I have a 1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8s that I have owned from new. It has only done 34k miles and is in mint condition with FSH. How much do you think I should sell it for and could you please advise the best place...
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