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If I buy a plug in hybrid worth £46,000, how do I stand with road tax?
My car is on SORN. If I take it for an MoT and it passes, do I need to tax it immediately or can I leave it on SORN and tax it later in the year?
I own a 2012 Volkswagen T5 which was converted in 2017 to a pop-top camper with windows etc. My V5C section D5 body type was changed to motor caravan in 2018. What should I be paying for road tax?
There is a Triumph GT6 slowly rotting into the undergrowth in a garage area behind my son's house. The number plate can be clearly seen. Is it possible to trace the owner? Is there a GT6 owners club that...
I have a 1975 Triumph Stag and would like to have it MoT’d for safety reasons. It is MoT exempt but if it fails can I still use it legally on the road?
I asked my local MoT garage and they didn’t know!...
My Yaris Hybrid can touch 80mpg in summer but drops down to about 60mpg in winter. Any reason for that?
My Toyota Yaris Cross insurance is due for renewal in May and I have received the reminder and although there have been no changes it has risen by £80? I have read that electric cars are being written...
Whild looking for a used car to buy I looked into the MoT history. Two car dealers offered me a test drive in cars with no MoT. I was told I could drive on their trade plates. Is this legal?
I have a 1985 MkI Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, which I have owned since 1999. I am considering selling it, but I'd like some idea of price. It's an automatic, nearly new MoT, new hood about three years ago,...
Can the 'Eco-Chip' fuel saving device plugged into the OBD2 socket cause damage to vehicle systems, including PHEVs?
I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests a range of 395 miles; I'm getting barely 300...
Is there a website with a list of every torque convertor car available in UK?
I am looking for a small/medium SUV sized car - with a TC box available via Motability - but Motability cannot provide such...
I have picked up a new car and dealership agreed price for my part ex. I have had the car nearly two weeks and they have said it looks like the service history has been altered for my old car, not by me...
My Kia Ceed 1.4 petrol 2019 is at my nearest Kia dealer due to a fault where the car was juddering and sputtering over 30mph. The dealer diagnosed a faulty coil pack which caused a spark plug to fail....
I want to buy a diesel car (for a family of 4-5) that has a reliable automatic gearbox (I only hold an automatic licence), which diesel cars out there are renown to have reliable auto gearbox systems with...
At my 4 year service on a Renault Zoe, I was advised to replace a secondary battery, not the one which drives the engine. The staff could not explain why this was necessary.
Can you advise please?
What tyres would you recommend for the Suzuki Swift Sport? I have been disappointed with the fitted Continentals, the fronts have only lasted 14,000 miles.
My MG B has been valued by my car insurance for £8,000. Can I sell it above this price? And if yes, how do I value it?
In the privileged position of contemplating a 997.2 GT3 RS or a 991.2 GT3 touring. Obviously manual linkages are my thing having owned a string of manual 911s over the years and my current pdk equipped...
I have a new car. Do I need protection for keyless start but not keyless entry?
I have a Hyundai i30 and the tailgate door wont open on the outside but does from inside. Is this an MOT failure?
I'm buying a new car. Are there any recalls on Peugeot's PureTech 1.2-litre engines?
Will the 15-inch space saver wheel from my 2015 (65) Honda Jazz SE I-VTEC fit on the new Jazz Hybrid (2023) with 15-inch wheels? I'm thinking of buying one.
I received a parking fine whilst in a hospital car park, l have no idea why and all they have told me is I arrived at one time and left at a later time. No explanation as to what breach of regulation.
I have just purchased a new car from a large dealership and have a copy of the signed agreement which shows an expected delivery in 8 weeks time. I happened to be on the dealers website and tried to look...
What's the most economical and cheapest to run SUV 4x4? I want the versatility of about town (driving short mileage) as well as being able to tow my horse locally. I would not need anything more than...
My father owns a 1996 Citroen Saxo 1.1 which he only drives occasionally. Our problem is that we live in Bexley which is going to be part of the ULEZ at the end of August and we are very confused about...
Do any electric cars have an emergency (manual) charge flap release?
I want to buy a secondhand automatic compact SUV for my daughter. She likes the Nissan Juke but have seen bad reviews for automatic problems. Our budget is £8000.
When I turned 70 I only got a B+E, I had my C1 and C1+E. I am now 74, can I apply to get my C1+ E reinstated on my driving licence?
A friend of mine bought a car from a dealer with six months warranty. After five months the head casket has blown and they are refusing to repair it. Where does she stand?
My wife and I have often driven rented cars in Turkey but due to illness and Covid we have not visited for 5 years. In those days before Brexit driving licences issued in EU/EEA countries were acceptable...
I want to buy a 1986 Citroen in France and drive it home. What documents will I need and what are the regulations post brexit?
I am looking at buying a medium-sized family car. I have been looking at the Honda Jazz, Fords and Vauxhalls. My budget is around £2000 but I'm looking for something that is reliable and on the cheaper...
I have discovered an old car in a garage I recently bought. It has all the old paperwork but doesn't appear to be registered with the DVLA. How can I register it and transfer ownership?
I bought a used van privately in October 2022 (5 months ago). It has developed several faults during that time which I have put down to bad luck and had repaired — bad battery, faulty alternator, coolant...
I placed a deposit on a used car then decided to cancel the order, can the dealer refuse to refund the deposit?
I have owned the above car since 1981. It is now stored and has done 135k miles. What is it worth now?
I am looking to buy a Renault Captur 17 plate. However it is a Category N. So it's been written off by an insurance company. However the damage, which has been fixed, is minor and probably only a few hundred...
I’ve just bought a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira for my daughter with 60k miles. The dealer had a local MoT Station provide an MoT before we bought it but we were not given the emissions sheet. After just 10 days...
I bought a car with delivery miles on it in July last year, I have tried trading it in and been told its an import, what are my rights?
Three years ago my wife gave up driving through illness and I sold her car, which had a cherished number plate. I kept the number on a Retention Certificate but it was, of course, in her name as the owner...
Can you tell me the speed limits for a Toyota HL2 4x4 light utility goods vehicle category N1 less than 2040 in weight. It is all very ambiguous and the police do not seem to know.
My insurance company has marked my car as Category S. However, they fully repaired the vehicle so I suspect it was incorrectly recorded due to an admin error. How can this be removed?
My granddad passed away this week and going through photos of him I found a picture of his old BMW. According to DVLA the V5C was last issued in July 2007 but it hasn’t been taxed or had an MoT since November...
Can you tell me which firms you are recommending for extended warranty please?
Can you advise me if 'Speed Tubes' actually accurately measure the speed of vehicles passing over them?
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