Can anyone advise of the format for trade plates?

Can anyone advise of the format for trade plates and how to find out who owns one? My daughter's car was hit by a a guy with trade plates and the police are saying they can't trace the vehicle - this guy...

Would the advantages of V-Power fuel be felt in a 13 year-old car?

I've seen you recommend V-Power fuel multiple times and seen the reasons why - but I've always been told that if a car is regularly run on a lower grade of fuel (for example always supermarket fuel) then...

Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol?

I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel with Esso Synergy 95 ron petrol. Would a 28...

Motorway services parking 'fine' from parking eye

My wife and daughter met at the Welcome Break services at Charnock Richard North on 22nd September so my daughter could pass over some of her belongings which we would take to her student house. My wife...

Golf SV engine - affected by emissions recall?

I can find nothing in paperwork suggesting EA189 or EA288, my engine is coded as CRLB. Where does this leave me?

Alternative to diesel

I typically drive around 30000 miles per year. To date I've run a series of diesel Golfs and now A3, usually to around 90k to 100k miles without any major issues. With the current diesel scandal I may...

Warranty company refusing to pay for new clutch?

We bought a December 2010-registered Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 dCi in late July with 39k miles on the clock from a used dealer. When we bought the car, we took out an "Optimum 5 Star Warranty" for three...

Emailing with mobile phone while using stop start technology

I am having a disagreement with someone who was driving a car and using their phone while I was a passenger. We were stopped in traffic (not a long time) and the car had the handbrake on, gear in neutral...

Emissions Rating on a Skoda Octavia - how do I find it on a V5?

I have a September 2014 registered Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI saloon. I have been through the registration document but no sign of a Euro standard on the form. How do I identify if my vehicle is one of the...

Swirl marks on new MINI paintwork

I collected my new MINI JCW from the dealers on 1st September. During the handover I noticed the paintwork was covered in swirl marks, which was very disappointing for a brand new car. The car had Supaguard...

Audi Q5 and EA189 engine - does it have defeat software?

Does this engine which uses Adblue injection likely to have the defeat system software fitted?

Volkswagen diesel saga - can I reject my new car?

Three weeks ago I purchased a one year old Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI. The dealer has confirmed that my car has one of the affected engines and will need to be recalled. Given this will almost certainly mean the...

Auto gearbox oil changes - when do I have to change?

Both of my cars have a standard automatic gearboxes. Is there any mileage recommendation for replacement of the fluid in these transmissions. Curious as there seem to be fluid replacement problems in many...

Volkswagen emissions - where is it stated on the V5 as to whether it's EU5 or not?

I can't find the EU5/6 rating given on V5 document. Please say exactly where it is stated? Skoda Scout supplied new registered 25/8/15.

Will Volkswagen recall affect my 2010 Jetta TDI?

My car seems to be affected by the Volkswagen emissions scandal. It is a Jetta 2.0 TDI from 2010. I bought this car in US from the original owner and imported the car to Guatemala. I want to know if Volkswagen...

Volkswagen Golf type confusion

The initial talk in the US media was that this issue concerned cars using the Adblue system. I have a 2012 Golf convertible 2.0 TDI BlueMotion manual which due to the lightweight of the vehicle compared...

Is my car fitted with the EA189 engine?

I have a 2009 59 plate Audi A6 2.0 TDI 170. Can you tell me if it is likely that my car is fitted with the EA189 engine?

Skoda engine

I own a Skoda Octavia 1.6 Greenline II. It looks as though this has a EA189 engine as well as the 2.0 engines. Can you confirm this?

EA189 engine

I spent some time a couple of days ago going through all my documentation including the registration, mot's etc to try to find which engine version I have. I've looked at the V5C again and despite your...

Golf Mk7 - EA189 Engine or EA288?

John, thanks for the great coverage of the VW emissions scandal ... by far the best commentary I've found anywhere. Are you able to just clarify something from a response to another question? I have interpreted...