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If I swap insurer do I have to tell them I made a claim for a windscreen replacement?

If I swap insurance providers do I have to tell them I made a claim for a windscreen replacement?

How do I clean the air conditioning in my car?

What cars are fitted with wet belts?

Which automatic gearbox is more reliable?

What is the more reliable choice secondhand, the VWG group 7 speed DSG or the E-Tech Renault Hybrid gearbox in the Clio?

Should I use a fuel additive in my car?

I have a 2004 Mercedes R230 SL500. Is there a recommended fuel additive to use to keep the system clean and running perfectly?

How can I solve the issue of corroded fuel pipes?

I have a 2012 Lexus RX450h. Two years ago I had an advisory on the MoT that the rear nearside fuel pipes were corroded. I wire brushed them down and painted...

How reliable are Ford Kuga Ecoboost engines?

How reliable are the Ford Kuga Ecoboost engines?

Why do all Polestar models have Oxford registrations?

Every time I see a Polestar it has an Oxford registration number. Why is this?

How much should a large stone chip cost to repair?

I have just been quoted £765 to fully repair a fairly large stone chip in the drivers door of my car. I have been told the whole door will need to be repainted...

Was there ever a BMW diesel engine fitted in the Ford Mondeo?

At some point in the past I believe Ford fitted a BMW 6 cylinder diesel engine in some early Mondeo models. Do you know which years/models this covered...

Can I retrofit Apple CarPlay to my 2019 car?

I have a 69 plate BMW X1 which has the standard BMW sat nav but no support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Is it possible to upgrade or retrofit this...

I received a fine for an untaxed vehicle without a warning - where do I stand?

Further to a recent letter from the DVLA regarding my (then) untaxed vehicle, I am writing to express my utter disbelief in the fine I have received. Please...

Do any EVs come with a mechanical handbrake?

I am interested in buying a used electric car, but electric parking brakes are a deal-breaker. Please can you list the electric cars that have a mechanical...

What's the best load carrier for moving boxes?

I have to move a large collection of boxes from England to Italy and I want to buy a suitable car, probably an estate or something van-based. What is the...

Is there a model out there that can replace our Skoda Fabia Estate?

We would welcome your thoughts on a replacement of a 15 year old diesel Skoda Fabia Estate which is now economically unrepairable. It was a great car for...

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