Which small cars have a proper automatic gearbox?

My wife is disabled so she needs a small(ish), automatic, petrol car with easy access. I am insistent that it has a proper auto box as I have read too many reports of unreliable and expensive to repair...

Tyre fitter scuffed my car's alloys - do I have a legal right for them to pay for replacements?

I have just had two new tyres fitted by my local tyre fitters. During the fitting of the new tyres to the wheels, they scored each of the spokes on both alloys in a constant radius. They apologised and...

I just bought a 1997 Jaguar XK8. Do you have any advice in terms of maintenance and servicing?

I just purchased a one owner 1997 Jaguar XK8 with 50,000 miles on the clock. It has been garaged and is in excellent condition. It has 22 services stamped in the service book but there is no accompanying...

My car is booked for an MoT soon - can I still take it in?

My car is booked in for service and MoT soon. What happens if the government introduces further measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus and I am unable to take my car in on the date booked? As my...

Which is more accurate, the speed shown on a speedometer or a sat nav?

On the occasions I use my smartphone as a sat nav, I get a readout of the speed of the car on the screen. It always shows a slower speed than my speedometer by 3-4mph. Since this can make all the difference...

I put 7.5 litres of petrol in my diesel car and then drove 20 miles - will I have future issues with the car?

Last night I accidentally put 7.5 litres of petrol into my diesel car. It was late at night and everything was closed because of the coronavirus. I filled the rest of the car with diesel and drove home...

Would you buy a £2000 car without a full service history?

My daughter is thinking of buying a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 with 72,000 on the clock. It's a nice looking car at £1995 and comes with a full service, MoT and three months warranty. Although it's 13 years...

Which scratch removers do you recommend?

Which scratch removers do you recommend?

I want to buy a secondhand car but I don't know which sites to trust. Is heycar any good?

Do you know much about heycar? I've seen the ads but don't know which sites are the best to use.

I can't drive my car with the warning light on but the dealer won't look at it. What do I do?

Six weeks ago, my six-month-old BMW G20 3 Series had an engine management light come on. I called my dealer and booked it in (10 days was first appointment). I asked if it was okay to run with this light...

Should a car with start-stop still be put into neutral when stopped?

I test drove a Skoda Scala 1.0 DSG and noticed the car switched off the engine at the lights with the car still in Drive because of start-stop. Does this mean that you do not have to put the gear selector...

The paint is bubbling on my car. Is the manufacturer obligated to fix it?

The paint is bubbling on my red 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. What are my legal rights regarding guarantee obligations from Mercedes?

Is a blown turbo replacement going to cost more than my car is worth?

I'm wondering if my 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has quite possibly blown its turbo. There's black smoke, an engine light on, whooshing noise, loss of power etc. What's the cost of repair if that's the case?...

If my MoT fails and I want to scrap it, can I drive it back from the test centre without undertaking the repairs?

I have an ageing Ford KA, which iI'm confident will fail its MoT test this summer. Having spent hundreds of pounds in previous years on MoT repairs, should it fail again this year I am inclined to scrap...

My car struggles at 30mph but refuses to change down a gear - is this a common issue with modern autos?

My 2018 Jaguar E-Pace struggles at 30mph but refuses to change down a gear. There is a similar problem at 50mph (common speed limit at motorway roadworks). It would seem that the software is set at too...

Should I keep or swap my diesel car for an electric model?

The lease on my Mercedes-Benz GLC is up in a few months and I’m tempted to buy it at £23,000 with only 30,000 on the clock. Before, it would still be worth something in another three years time. But given...

The options for EV chargers, the grant and installers are confusing - do you have any advice?

I've ordered a Tesla Model 3. I want to use the grant to get a wall charger for my driveway. The options for the chargers are a little confusing, as well as the independent installers. Do you have any...

What's the best electric car for older drivers?

What's the best electric/hybrid vehicle for the elderly (easy accessibility, good vision, easy charging etc).

Is it worth spending extra money for a mild hybrid vehicle?

I'm about to order a Ford Puma. I'll be doing 5000-6000 miles per year. Is it worth paying the extra £300 for a hybrid version?

Can a car legally be sold with the space saver wheel having been removed?

Is it legal for a company to sell a secondhand car with the space saver, jack and tools missing?

Can you recommend a versatile and roomy hatchback or estate?

We're looking for a reliable roomy estate/hatchback that can fit a small dog crate in the boot and a medium dog crate on the back seat, which preferably has a 60/40 split. We don't commute to work, so...

I put a small amount of petrol in a full tank of diesel - will it be okay to drive?

Will my diesel-engined car be okay with a small amount of petrol in a full tank of diesel?

Is Cazoo any good?

I’ve seen a selling site called Cazoo. I’ve not heard of it before. Is it reputable?

What Volkswagen Transporter is best for my budget?

I want to buy a Volkswagen Transporter Kombi van and have £15,000 - £18,000 to spend. I'd appreciate a bit of advice about which exact spec/engine/year to aim for. The vehicle will be used for both work...

My scooter broke and the manufacturer is refusing to issue a recall - what should I do?

I bought a new Lexmoto Aspire 50 in June 2019. The batch was recalled six weeks later for frame breakage issues. The replacement bike failed with a complete breakage of the main frame and supporting struts...

Can I sell a car without a V5C?

Can I put my car up for auction without the V5C?

I just bought an electric car, will I still get the £3500 grant or the reduced £3000 offering?

I signed for an electric car (Nissan Leaf) on 9 March 2020 with an EV Grant of £3500 and I'm due to take delivery on the 16. Will I still get £3500 or will it be £3000?

Can I get a vehicle tracker and camera in one?

I need to arrange a tracker for my company car. I would also like to have a camera at the same time. However the tracker needs to produce reports for work. Any thoughts?

What dash cams show your speed on the screen?

I'm looking for a replacement dash cam with speed indication on the screen. Reviews on the Garmin 56 do not fill me with confidence, do you have any suggestions?

What should I replace my old Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate with?

My Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI Estate is still going strong with 275,000 miles on the clock since 2003. When the time comes to replace it I will need less load space and also expect a reduction in annual mileage....

Which small car should I buy for £7000?

I am looking to replace my 2007 Volkswagen Polo with a three year old much more economical small car. It must have air conditioning, five doors and take adults in back. I'm looking at the Toyota Aygo and...

What should I replace my old VW Polo with?

What do you think of the 2016 Volkswagen Polo Match? I'm looking to replace my 16 year old Polo.

What secondhand electric cars would you recommend?

Are there any kind of secondhand fully electric cars for a budget of about £14,000?

What type of auto gearboxes are best?

Are there certain types of automatic gearboxes which are better than others?

Is hydrogen a better option than EVs?

Would it not be a good idea to move to hydrogen-powered vehicles and not bother with battery power? It would have a lot of advantages such as not having to dig up the roads to lay cables and install charging...

How much is my 1987 Ford Escort XR3i Convertible worth and where's the best place to sell it?

I have a Ford Escort XR3i Convertible. It's a 1987 with 56k miles in excellent condition. I want to know how I can get the best price for it?

Why won't my Transit rev above 3000rpm?

I have a 2016 Ford Transit. The fuel filter light came on and a message said it’s blocked. It won't rev above 3000rpm. I changed the fuel filter this morning but it still won’t rev above 3000rpm?

What are the most economical petrol hatchbacks or small estates built around 2010 that would suit a tall driver?

What are the most economical petrol hatchbacks or small estates built around 2010 that would suit a tall driver?

What's the best hybrid car?

I do a fair bit of town and motorway driving and was wondering what is the best family hybrid car?

Which three car seats will fit in the back of my car?

I have a Volkswagen Arteon and need to fit three car seats for ages seven, five and nine months. Which are best?

Please can you recommend the best used car to purchase for a £12,000 budget?

Please can you recommend the best used car to purchase for a £12,000 budget? We are a family of three living in London but often use our car to drive back and forth to Wales and for European holidays....

Are there any issues in buying a performance car with low miles?

I'm hoping to purchase a 2013 Jaguar F-Type and have noticed quite a few of these vehicles have low mileages. In performance cars does this cause any mechanical problems due to the cars sitting immobile...

What are the best replacement bulbs that give great light and long service?

What are the best replacement bulbs that give great light and long service?

My 2017 MG has excessive pitting on the rear discs - is this covered under warranty?

When starting my 2017 MG GS from cold the rear pads do not seem to disengage fully resulting in a rubbing/grinding noise until they warm up. I have told I now have excessive pitting on my disks. Can I...

Is there a good sporty estate or SUV I should consider?

I'm a new dad and now want to move from an Audi S3 to a more suitable estate or SUV that I will use as a daily drive but would like something sporty. I have a budget of £15000, what would you recommend?

Does my Golf need a modification to its cambelt?

My Mk5 Golf has had one cambelt replacement done at the main agent in 2011. I have now done over 100000 miles and have booked in at an independent garage specialising in Volkswagen for a cambelt and waterpump...

Can I reject my faulty car because of an issue with the infotainment?

I bought my Citroen C3 Aircross from a Citroen dealer on 8 May 2019. It was a pre-registered car with 10 miles and had first been registered on 29 March 2019. It has had an ongoing problem with the infotainment...

I'm buying a car but it has ECU problems - should I walk away?

The 2008 Mercedes A150 I was about to buy from a garage has had to have the ECU sent off for reconditioning in order to pass the MoT. The garage agreed to do this before I bought it. In light of this do...

Is it fair for insurers to increase renewals if you have contacted them about an incident but decided not to claim?

In a recent question, your answer to a minor no claim accident was it should not affect the cost. I know of an incident where someone hit a deer and contacted the insurer and after finding that the excess...

How much is my 1935 Vauxhall Grosvenor Big Six BXL worth?

I have a 1935 Vauxhall Grosvenor Big Six BXL, I have had the car for the last 10 years and I am now looking to sell it but I am unsure of the value, it is in very good condition and has always been well...