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Do I have to declare a PCN to my insurer?

Do I have to declare a London penalty charge to my insurance and if I do is there a code for a contravention code 31?

When is a good time to buy a used car from a dealer?

I am looking at buying a used VW T-Roc. When is the best time to buy second hand from a dealer?

How do I protect and maintain a convertible fabric roof?

How should the fabric cabriolet roof on a 2016 DS3 be maintained? It was Scotch Guarded 3 years ago.

What tyres will give my van-based MPV a softer ride?

I just bought a Ford Tourneo Connect WAV but the ride is very bumpy. It has Continental Contact 2 tyres fitted - is there a softer tyre I could fit to...

What car should we replace an ageing Citroen Picasso with?

We bought my daughter a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso as a bargain from a friend a few years ago. It is starting to cost her and her partner serious money...

What comfortable SUV for long journeys do you recommend?

What used small/medium SUV can I buy for long journeys including motorways which is refined and comfortable, up to £20,000. Only petrol or diesel please,...

What car for a family of six do you recommend?

We currently have a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira which has been suprisingly bombproof but it wont last forever, and the kids are turning into teenagers! What car...

The windscreen washer on my car has stopped working?

I have a Ford Fiesta with no working windscreen washer. There is no sound of the motor working. How easy is it to fix and how much should I be paying?

How many points are allowed on your licence before you automatically get banned?

How many points are allowed on your licence before you automatically get banned and how long could a ban be?

Are there any petrol cars that are £20 to tax?

With all the car tax increases I am just checking what are the cheapest petrol cars on the road as of 1st April 2025. Are there any vehicles that are zero...

Should I apply a ceramic coating to my new car?

I am getting a new car next week and I want to apply a ceramic or graphine liquid myself to the car in the open. I want a good shine for a long time. Which...

How can I ensure a Ford Powershift gearbox remains reliable?

My daughter has a 2016 Mondeo with the Ford Powershift gearbox. She does 94 miles a day 4 days a week for work. I do her maintenance on her car and have...

Can I challenge an NIP for alleged speeding in a variable speed limit?

I’ve recently received a Notice of Intended prosecution from the police. The notice arrived 12 days after the offence. I responded immediately providing...

How do I fix a faulty petrol gauge?

I have a 2019 Honda Jazz 1.3 from new with 25,800 miles. After filling up with petrol a month ago my gauge said I had 470 miles but it stayed there for...

How can I check if a used car was previously a taxi?

With the amount and variation of private hire vehicles now being used is there a register that indicates that when the vehicle comes on the second hand...