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How can I stop the inside of my windscreen from freezing?
I have a 1958 Bentley S1. What is the best lead additive on the market for four-star petrol?
Living up North our roads can be liberally sprinkled with copious amounts of corrosive rock salt. I do believe it has become a 'finer' salt that is used today, hopefully causing less bodywork damage than...
My car insurance was up for renewal so I went to a price comparison site and picked the one I thought was the best option. I gave them the details of two speeding convictions which they accepted. A week...
My car was hit by another driver but his insurers are refusing to pay, saying the details he gave are incorrect and have voided his cover. Are they liable to pay for my damage?
I am a mature driver. Is there any benefit in continuing to add named drivers to my insurance policy? They rarely, if ever, drive my car.
My wife has a 2005 Nissan Micra. She hasn't driven for a few weeks and we went to start it today, the seats and steering wheel are covered in mould. First what is the best way to get rid of the mould and...
I am looking for a small or medium automatic SUV 2012 or newer for under £10k. I do about 18-20k miles per year. What would you recommend? Is mileage a big factor as I appreciate for my budget it may be...
Is there a hybrid car that has a petrol engine and is also a manual?
I am 18-years-old and I've just passed my driving test. I have bought a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter which I've converted into a campervan. Can I drive this sort of van on my licence as I want to travel all...
I've just read an article saying that you should always fill fuel up to the top rather than filling halfway or less otherwise it could create issues in the long term when it potentially pumps debris, sediment...
I have received my annual renewal quote for insurance. It is £20 more than last year which I had anticipated but on top of the quote was a £20 admin fee for processing the renewal. Is this the norm these...
I am thinking of getting a petrol vehicle about 2.0 litre that's capable of towing a medium-sized caravan. It would need to be in the region of £12/13k. Any ideas?.
What is the best saloon or estate car for under £15k? I am looking for a reliable, comfortable and family car. Ideally, I want a 2.0-litre petrol automatic car?
I'm looking for a car for my 81 year old mother with the least amount of gadgets. Is there a car out there that has buttons and levers for the radio and heating?
She currently drives a Toyota Avensis
We now live in town and rarely use the car during the week, only every second weekend and holidays go to a cottage 100 miles away on mainly open roads - so probably only about 8000 miles a year. We are...
How many Triumph Herald cars are left on UK roads?
I was caught doing 36mph in a 30mph zone and have to attend a course on speeding. As I have not been prosecuted or had points put on my licence, do I need to inform my vehicle insurer?
If my car is stolen, will the insurance be void if the car had no tax?
My Land Rover Discovery Sport is three years old at the end of January. Should I take out an extended warranty as offered by the Land Rover dealer.?
We are looking for a five-door hatchback. Petrol, manual or automatic, medium size with higher profile tyres. Mechanical/electronic reliability and rust resistance are important. Probably two to four years...
A female relative with arthritis and a mildly disabled son needs a car which will be reliable and have low running costs. As it is only used locally, diesel is out of the question. Must be a hatch or estate...
Mercedes is offering £4500 off the price of an E-Class until the end of March, bringing the cost of the most popular versions below the £40,000 VED band. I'd like to think that this will count as a reduction...
I'm looking for a new single cab pick up in the UK. Are there any available other than the Ford Ranger XL Regular Cab and the Toyota Hilux Active 2 door?
I am looking for a sports car that is capable of carrying golf clubs. Any recommendations?
When do you think the Volkswagen ID.3 and SEAT el-Born will actually be available? Any other similar cars to look out for?
I have been told that to replace the tyres on electric driven cars costs five times that of normal tyres. Is this true and if so why?
I am looking for a front wheel drive, petrol engine, reliable, economical, compact SUV. I drive less than 3000 miles a year mostly around town. My budget is £15,000 to £20,000 for a relatively new used...
I’ve just bought a Ford Fiesta Vignale. Should I turn off the keyless entry or have the changes made it more secure?
I am organising my partners' comprehensive car insurance and I am the additional named driver. She has a part-time job, looking after two adults for 2-3 hrs twice a week. She gets paid by the hour, at...
Is my 1979 Corvette eligible for historic vehicle status?
My son had an accident and the car was taken to a local garage. The insurance assessor came out to inspect the car. Without my son's knowledge the car was taken away to the salvage yard this morning at...
I have bought a Land Rover Freelander with 18-inch wheels and summer tyres. I want to buy a set of 17-inch wheels with winter tyres. Will I need to contact my insurance about the change of wheels and tyres?
I recently purchased a used Jaguar C Type Replica from an established specialist manufacturer of this type of vehicle. The car was factory built by this company and when purchased the car was about 12...
We live one road outside the proposed ULEZ Extension area coming into force in 2021. We have a low mileage non-ULEZ compliant 2.0-litre diesel estate car and use the inside of the South Circular for various...
Last month my daughter's car was hit while parked and the insurers are saying it is a write off. I am currently arguing with them over the settlement figure. The problem is the road tax ran out on 31st...
I'm quite keen on purchasing an early BMW i8 now that values seem to have plummeted to affordable used levels. But with BMW discontinuing this car in April 2020, are used values likely to strengthen (or...
If buying a car with a Category N, do I need a certificate after repairs so that it is approved to drive again?
What is the best battery charger for a Honda Civic Tourer 1.8 petrol about four years old? My max budget is up to £100, however would prefer to source locally within the UK.
Due to badly fitting panels and windows, I get a lot of moisture inside my London Taxi. What is the best product to absorb all of this dampness?
I have just purchased a new car which I have to keep outside on my drive. Can you recommend a car polish that will give it good protection through the winter months?
I have owned a BMW 523i SE from new, it is the E39 model. It only has 54,000 miles, runs very well and is in good condition. Is it the type of car that is worth keeping in the hope of future appreciation...
Which is the most reliable automatic SUV to fit three comfortably in the backseat? My budget is £10k - which are my best three options?
We are satisfied Honda Jazz owners for 17 years but are thinking of going electric to help the environment. Nowadays our journeys are mostly 10 miles or less but occasionally over hundred miles. D we choose...
I own a year 2000 Ford Puma Black Special Edition with 53500 miles on the clock which has been a much-loved family owned second car for around 14 years. I've had the car serviced annually by a Ford trained...
What would be the best automatic second-hand small car to buy? I am looking to spend about £5000.
I have a choice of Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo and Mercedes models from my work lease list. I'm looking for maximum space and boot space, minimum fuel cost, lowest income tax and £15k to £38k list prices....
I was involved in an accident with learner driver. It was the instructor that dealt with me in terms of insurance details, name, address etc. I was never told the student’s name. A few months on and I...
I am driving to Spain and Portugal soon - do I need IDPs?
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