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Is no claims bonus linked to a car or the driver?

I used to own two cars. On one, I never had any claims but I did on the other. I no longer have the car that had no claims made on its insurance. My car...

Do any hybrids come with a spare wheel?

I am looking to change car and want to buy a petrol hybrid but would like one that has a spare wheel or space for a space saver. Are there any cars up...

Is the Omoda brand any good?

Any thoughts on the new to UK Chinese brand Omoda? I think it’s owned by Cherry. The first model seems good value, although basic engines.

Will fitting tyres with different speed ratings cause problems?

Recently I ordered four Continental Eco Contact 6 205/55 R17 V 91 tyres as like for like replacements on my Skoda Kamiq SE. On the day of the appointment...

How much should it cost to change a cambelt?

I own a Peugeot 2008 petrol car. At its recent five year service I was advised that the cambelt would need doing next time. I enquired about a rough estimate...

Should I be worried about a high number of previous owners?

I am looking for a 2020 Dacia Duster petrol and have noticed that a large number of these cars that are only 4 years old have already had two or 3 owners....

What do I need to know when driving from UK to mainland Europe in an EV?

What should drivers be aware of travellng from the UK to destinations in mainland Europe in an EV? I have friends who have driven distances of several...

Where is the amp in my Rover 75?

I have a 2005 Rover 75 and am looking to fit a sat nav unit radio. I was told the amp is in the boot area. I’ve had both left and right panels stripped...

Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol or diesel?

Taking into account all factors including depreciation, is it cheaper to run an electric car of similar size and make, ie Subaru Solterra v Forester?

Is windscreen film legal?

I have recently passed a couple of cars that have had film put on their front windscreen. It is therefore not possible to see the drivers nor any passengers....

Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports?

Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports like the Toyota Elgrande?

Should I buy a used car now or wait for January?

I’m looking for a 2 to 4 year old small SUV, budget around £15k maximum, from a main dealer. Is November a good month to get a deal, or should I wait until...

What fun two-seater convertible do you suggest?

We are thinking about getting a two seat fun car for our retirement. We love the Mazda MX-5 but sadly with one pair of super-long legs, it’s simply too...

What Luton box van do you recommend for me?

I want to create a mobile art therapy studio in the back of a box van to make it easier to get to my clients with all my equipment and have an uninterrupted...

Can MHEVs travel just on EV power?

Do you have a data table of the range any hybrids can drive by electric power? Some are called mild hybrids have small range. I am interested in Jazz hybrid...