Should I use a rain repellent on my classic car?

I drive a 1964 Humber and the wipers are not brilliant, even though I have renewed the blades. Would Rain-X help as I have heard mixed reviews?

What causes engine oil emulsification?

I changed the oil in my car, ran an engine flush, drained it and then put in new oil. However, now the oil has that awful emulsification - how did this happen? There was absolutely no emulsification in...

I have several vehicles - is it sensible to take out legal assistance cover on each?

If one has several vehicles, say a car, a van and a motorcycle, is it advisable to take out legal assistance cover on each vehicle’s comprehensive insurance policy?

Why won't some insurers take on drivers over 80?

I learned recently that some insurance companies will not take on a new over-80 driver which I quite understand. But it does mean (a) that if you're with them you ahve to stay with them, whatever they...

I'm selling my car - will fitting budget tyres put buyers off?

I have an Audi Q7 with 55k miles on the clock. I'm hoping to trade up to another Q7 in the coming weeks/months. The tyres at the moment have approx 3mm of tread so I may well have to replace them shortly....

What small SUV would you recommend for fitting with hand controls?

What small petrol driven, automatic SUVs with "high" seating can be factory fitted with hand controls, and are such controls penalized for car insurance purposes?

How is tyre width measured?

I know that a tyres width is taken from the tyre section (that is the tyre wall not the tread) the problem is how do you get an accurate size when most tyres have rim protection and different makers have...

What cars have torque converter automatics?

Which SUVs have a torque converter auto box?

The DVLA vehicle check service is bringing up incorrect details for several cars from the same dealer, why is this?

Is there a reason as to why a car advertised by a local trader as a Fiat500 comes up as a Volkswagen on the DVLA site? There is also a Nissan advertised but the Vehicle Reg comes up as a Ford Focus. A...

Do electric cars require a specialist fire extinguisher?

We have just changed from an ICE to an electric car. Is it reasonable to transfer our car powder extinguisher across, or should we get a different type? I am aware that an electric car is very much less...

How can I prevent bird droppings from damaging my car paintwork?

I currently have a black MINI which is getting damaged by bird droppings. As this is unavoidable where I live and the damage occurs in minutes. I wondering if a different colour or car manufacturer would...

Is a front numberplate UK sticker a legal requirement in the EU?

We are taking our Hyundai Tuscon to France for a holiday soon. It does not have the UK identifier on the number plates and although there is room for a UK sticker on the rear plate, the position of the...

Can I fit LED replacement bulbs in my Mercedes E-Class?

Just wondering if you could give us some guidance on whether LED replacement headlight for a 2012 Mercedes E-Class headlight is a good choice and what would you suggest?

What MoT class does a Ford e-Transit require?

I am trying to find out what MoT class a Ford e-Transit 390 comes under? The gross weight is 3900kg but I have had different service centres say variously class 4, class 7 and HGV?

What 1990s car do you recommend as a daily driver?

I’m looking for a 1990 car basically because I can’t work on my Ford Focus. Any recommendations for a run about that can be maintained with contents on domestic garage tools and not hitched up to a computer...

We bought a van that wasn't as advertised - can we claim money back?

We brought a 2017 Ford Tourneo in October last year. The seller said it has full service history. We have been chasing the history since we brought it and finally received it last week. It is not a full...

I'm buying a used Ford Transit - how do I check the service history?

I'm looking at a 36,000 mile 2019 Ford Transit which has been a company vehicle. The seller says it was a lease vehicle with Enterprise and possibly an ex-utility company. Is it right that the dealer won't...

What soft-riding convertible would you recommend?

As we age (over 75) we are finding our mk3 Mazda MX-5 automatic a firm ride. Is there a softer riding convertible which is not too large or expensive? We have looked at a Lexus IS250C but the youngest...

What's the best first car for a new driver?

My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap to insure. How do we start please?

Should I use the recirculation button when running my air conditioning in the summer?

Is it true that you should have your recirculation button on all the time in summer when you are running the air conditioning?

What are the rules for child car seats in Italy?

I am taking a holiday in Italy this year and will be hiring a car. Hertz have offered a car seat for our daughter which is fine. She will just be 8 by the time we travel so whilst she has a dedicated...

Is there a standard for paint thickness?

I have recently purchased an A5 Sportback and noticed quite a lot of chipping occurring to the leading edge of the bonnet after only 8k and less than a year old. My dealer measured the paint thickness...

I part exchanged a car and now the garage are saying it has been clocked - where do I stand?

Yesterday I bought a second hand car from a garage and had my old 2007 car to trade in. We agreed a price and the deal was done. Today they have called to say there is a problem with the car I part exchanged....

Why are my brakes noisy?

Why do the brakes on my car squeal when slowing down?

Is there a better car than the Skoda Kodiaq?

We have a 2.0 TSI Skoda Kodiaq on a contract lease. We have two kids, 8 and 10 years old and have appreciated the space that the car has given and flexibility when an in law visits to put the kids in the...

We only do 1000 miles a year - will this affect the battery on our hybrid?

As we do only 1000 miles a year, a mechanic mentioned on servicing that the hybrid battery on our Suzuki is not charging enough. Is there an issue regarding long term battery life?

What's the best small electric hatchback?

What's the nearest electric 4 four door car of a similar size to an Audi A1?