Questions from March 2019
I have a car that will be 30 years old in August, if I tax it now, will I get a refund of the balance?
Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right?
What is the law about parking up a motorhome by the side of the road or in a car park and sleeping inside it for the night? This is known as "roaming" in the motorhome community.
My stepson's car was parked on his driveway overnight. After a storm, his car suffered £2000 to £3000 of damage by tiles from the garage roof. The car is undriveable. Can he claim from his house insurance...
I am worried that when I’ve parked my car in a strange town, I may not be able to find it again. Are there any devices available that could be linked to an app on my phone that would enable me to find...
I was on the DVLA medical registry because of controlled epilepsy until 2017 when I was taken off after being epileptic event free for over 10 years and placed on the normal driver registry. Throughout...
My daughter did not realise her MoT had run out until three months overdue. She is booked in for an MoT this week. Will the MoT have to be backdated to the original date?
Do you have a standard letter format that I can use to reject a one-day-old defective new car?
I have a 1996 Citroen Xantia and have red and green lights on the keypad. It will not accept the 4 digit code and instead stays red/green and won't start. Do you know how to correct this?
Could you advise me where I stand regards recompense? A main dealer has sold me a used car (2016) when it has been discovered (since it has broken down in February this year) that there were two non-safety...
A relation died recently - he had a few classic and vintage cars in various conditions. Would you have any recommendations as to who we could contact for a sales valuation?
I have just bought a 1.5-litre diesel Dacia Logan MCV. It's my first diesel car. I bought it over petrol this time as I'm driving further to work and it offered better MPG. What I want to know is how to...
How do I know when my front wheel bearing needs fixing? What noise or feel will I get?
Would a 2012 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi with a Powershift transmission be prone to suffer expensive transmission repair bills in the future? I have read adverse reports on the Powershift transmission, but not...
My car had slight damage to a door mirror caused by another car. The other driver gave his name, address and phone number but would not give the name of his insurance company as he said he would rather...
Are there any worthwhile electric medium-sized vans on the horizon?
Who provides the most reliable turbo petrol engine and is it true that they need an oil change every 2500 miles? Would mostly short trips and occasional long trips suit a car with turbo?
I do 22,000 miles per year, mostly motorway. I’m a 40 per cent tax payer, who’s current lease of a 2016 Skoda superb 1.6 TDI is coming to an end. A hybrid Kia Niro has been suggested by my leasing company...
I have a 2010 BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics that has done 102k miles so far. The garage I gave my car for servicing said there was a yellow warning about my DPF. They suggested they can clear my DPF filter...
I had a bump in my car which was my fault as I reversed into a parked car but fortunately, I have protected NCD. However, my son's cars insurance is shortly due for renewal. I know that my insurance shouldn't...
I'm selling a 1992 Saab 900 2.0-litre, LPT, convertible in red with a black roof. How much should I advertise it for?
This year my 1999 Ford Focus 2.0 saloon will become a classic. Can you give me any idea how much the value of the car could be for insurance?
Cars made before 1932 do not have to have a speedometer. Are there any special dispensations for these cars when they pass through camera controlled average speed sections of road? GPS speedos have issues...
Can you please recommend a nearly new four-seat convertible (fabric or folding steel roof) that is good in terms of reliability and value for money?
I have a friend who has been left, a Vauxhall Royale Coupe by her late father. It is a 1979 model in moderate condition and currently on a SORN notice. She would like it to go to be repaired and back on...
What is the best way to maintain PHEV batteries and enable them to keep their charge?
My car is in perfect condition but whenever I have the need to overtake or get out of trouble on a motorway the steering wheel starts to vibrate via the wheels when I hit 75 - 80mph. Below and above is...
My wife and I have owned a succession of four-wheel drive estate cars as we do a lot of camping and live in remote countryside. We are considering the purchase of a caravan, we're not getting any younger....
I read that if your tyre blows out when driving on a motorway you should never brake but go to a lower gear and try to steer the car to the hard shoulder. Is this sound advice?
Is there any evidence or opinion that the Volkswagen emissions fix has affected the life of catalytic converters? Mine has failed on a SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDI after the fix in 2017. The fan has been running...
I am interested in buying a right-hand drive Jaguar E-Type (1970 build) from Italy and shipping it home to the UK. Are there any taxes or duties to pay in the UK?
Is buying a hybrid car a wise choice for infrequent use? I do some long trips.
Please can you recommend a tyre inflator/jump starter? I have read about many of these but there seem to be a lot of negative comments
Where do current Blue Badge charge exemption holders stand under the new Congestion Charge proposals?
I would like a rearview mirror dash cam, partly for discretion, partly for security (so it isn't seen as a target for thieves) and partly to minimise loss of vision, given my phone is screen mounted, but...
I have a new keyless entry car. On a dealer's recommendation, I bought an RFID wallet which is supposed to block the radio signals. However, I can unlock the car with the key in the pouch in my pocket....
Although I've never run out of fuel, it does happen to many drivers and is generally simple to rectify. But what happens if you're driving an electric car and run out of battery power?
My wife had a non-fault accident (a third party drove into the rear) in the family car, which I own and is insured in my name with her as a named driver. I have a fun weekend car and motorbike. When I...
If my car passed its MoT but has pitted brake discs should this be on my certificate as an advisory?
If my car passed its MoT but has pitted and scored brake discs, is this supposed to be on my certificate as an advisory?
I nudged another car and left my details but have had no contact - do I need to inform my insurance?
In a very tight road with vehicles parked on both side, I tried to pull in to allow a car to pass and misjudged the space and nudged the other car's bumper leaving a mark on my car and a mark on the other...
I am soon to order a new car and am debating whether to have diesel or petrol. My driving pattern is changing as I am spending time between Italy and the UK. The problem is that when in Italy, I will...
Is that true that Volkswagen has changed the DSG oil to mineral to prevent problems with the DSG gearbox? How can you be sure that will be used in an oil change?
I have decided to upgrade from my 2005 Avensis to a 2017 Toyota Auris. The new car was fine but the speedo is too small for me to see easily. It is much smaller and buried away in a tube compared to my...
My car has private plates on and is due an MoT within the next two weeks, I'm thinking of selling soon and I'll be retaining the private plates so what will happen to the MoT as it will show the wrong...
I need to buy a small car for my son to learn in, then drive when he passes. I am looking for the best combination of safety and value. What do you recommend? We're hoping to spend less than £7000.
I want to buy a pick up. My budget is £15,000 and I intend to export it from the EU straight away because I am working in Tunisia so I don't need to pay VAT on the vehicle. I will drive the vehicle mainly...
Can I claim from the council for damage to my car from speed humps? I have a Volkswagen Touran and after I went over a hump I heard a noise and later a message came up on the dash saying 'stop oil problem'....
A black box has been fitted to my car and they have caused faulty wiring and now the airbags/seat belts are not working. The box company have offered to pay half, my insurance company have also offered...
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