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My car is a Mercedes-Benz A220 CDI auto. It has most optional extras and I've owned it from new. It's done 15,000 miles and will soon need an MoT, major servicing and two new tyres. Whilst I have enjoyed...
I'm thinking of buying a new BMW 5 Series saloon and the broker prices on your site look highly competitive compared to the dealer price. Is the car first registered to my name and address?
What advice can you give regarding how best to sell my 1972 barn find Porsche 911 E Lux 2.4 Coupe, RHD, mileage circa 53,000?
My friend bought a used 2012 plate Ford Transit for her business in September 2016 for £6000 from an independent trader. After 10 months of ownership the engine has blown and it will need a reconditioned...
I'm waiting to view and test drive a Peugeot 308 Allure 1.2 (130) auto that is being moved to a more local dealership. It's a 2015 reg with only 4000 miles for £10,400. It looks a lovely car but I have...
Is an engine flush and clean necessary on a three year old, low mileage car?
My 10 year old Peugeot 307 SW, which I have enjoyed, needs replacing. Both the new SEAT Ateca 1.4 petrol DSG (18-inch wheels) and the new Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.5 petrol DSG (16-inch wheels) suit my...
I'm after an Estate car for my two dogs, petrol or diesel with a bit of oomph. I have £15,000 to spend. What should I buy?
We still own an automatic, MoT'd Mitsubishi Sigma estate, registered in 1995. Do you think we now have the last one on the UK roads?
I bought an old motorhome last August and the dealer did quite a bit of work on it prior to collection. He paid for a service and cam belt change at his usual local garage. However, the cam belt tensioner...
I've been advised to replace a weeping water pump on my Lexus RX 450h at under 60,000 miles and less than six years old (an eye watering bill of £1800 reduced to £1200). Should I take out a Lexus Extended...
I've just renewed my insurance with Be Wiser for the forth year in a row. I just noticed that the cover for this year ends at 23:59 on 3 July 2017 and the new starts on 00:01 on 4 July 2017. That leaves...
I'm hiring cars on three occasions this year, one in Italy and two in the U.K. What is the best way to get insurance to cover the excess?
I think the time has come to replace my 2008 diesel Hyundai i30 2.0-litre CRDI. Over the last two years the fuel pump failed, then the turbo and now the air con condenser at approx £250 to replace. I'm...
Several weeks ago another vehicle ran into the back of my car causing minor damage; cracked number plate and small star shaped crack to bumper. Insurance is with Hastings, who have passed me onto Auxillis,...
I have recently come to need a mobile scooter. This dismantles into multiple parts but these are still heavy (15kg) and are a shape that make it difficult for my wife to load into a boot. I would like...
I have recently bought a 2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 with 110,000 miles on the clock at a reasonable price. I now need to replace the front and rear suspension at a cost of £1500. Will this be a wise investment...
Can someone just park across my driveway and leave it all day? These drivers don't always park fully across my driveway but just enough to make it difficult getting my car out of the driveway gates. If...
I'm looking at buying my first used car as an adult. I have visited a couple of dealers, but no one is offering a discount. Am I doing something wrong or should I be able to get some money off? I'm looking...
My son's 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 102,000 miles, never had any problems until it had the emissions fix in April. One month later, it went into limp mode and we took it to a local Volkswagen dealer. It took...
The back windows of my Vauxhall Astra Twintop aren't going up, they stop about 3-inches from closing. Any advice?
I've just bought a new SEAT Alhambra 2.0-litre diesel auto in SEL spec. It has 225/50 R17 self sealing tyres. The ride around town is very harsh and we feel every bump. Is it the sport suspension causing...
I own a 2008 Volvo V50 1.6d. Whilst driving my car last week, I noticed an awful smell followed by thick smoke from under the dash. I pulled over and got out of the car and dialled 999. The fire brigade...
I have suspected that the air con on my 2015 Nissan Qashqai has not been particularly effective. A recent 200 mile journey in hot sunshine convinced me that it is totally ineffective. My local dealer tells...
I have Mercedes-Benz E-Class registered in 1994, I bought it in 1997. It has done 115,230 miles so far, could you please kindly advise me of its value.
In your opinion, what's the best, modern petrol engine in the 1.5 to 2.0-litre size? Based on efficiency, smoothness and reliability.
I am aware that kit cars are available for Lamborghini and Ferrari models plus various American muscle cars. But are you aware of a kit car company that does the body for a Citroen DS?
When you use supermarket hand car washes, you hand over your keys for the car to be washed while you shop. So, what are the insurance implications if your car gets stolen whilst in the care of the car...
I recently received a parking charge for overstaying at the Heathrow Sainsburys Esso service station. The ticket says the limit is 20 minutes and the signs, which I have now checked, say 45 minutes. The...
My 2013 Audi A6 Avant was affected by the diesel emissions scandal. Rectification work has been completed and I have had no issues with the car whatsoever. I bought the car through PCP and it was an approved...
I have just been informed by Skoda that my 2013 Skoda Yeti 2.0 4x4 DSG is ready for the EA189 NOx emissions service action. I have heard such a lot of bad press regarding the fix and my car runs fine,...
I have an inconsiderate neighbour who parks in front of where my disabled daughter gets off in her special needs transport. How can I resolve this?
What is a good quality car detailing spray that does not cost the earth? Something that is quick and easy to use?
I got a PCN because of an expired ticket. The parking machine didn't accept the new pound coins and there is no note saying that this machine does not accept the new pound coins. Because the machine didn't...
I have just bought a second hand car from a dealer. I was told that the car would be half the price of the tax on my Audi which I part exchanged and the bhp was a lot higher (in fact it's 88 compared to...
I know that some new cars are advertised at a high discount with low mileage because dealers have to meet expected sales figures - but what is the real significance for the buyer?
We currently have a 61 plate Renault Trafic SWB 2.0 dCi SL27 115 van which is used for weekly shopping trips as well as filling it with stock and towing a caravan for weekend shows. We've had it for a...
I had new fuel pump fitted a year ago. It went again two days after the warranty expired but I have only done 2000 miles in a year. They wouldn't cover it and charged me again. Is this normal?
I have a Toyota RAV4 CVT 2014 petrol, that has an intermittent loss of power when trying to pull away particularly from a side. I'm not sure if it's the tyres as they are Bridgestone Dueller HT 235/55...
I had my SEAT Leon fixed because of the emissions scandal. Shortly afterwards, the aircon failed - the compressor is kaput. I had it fixed for £804. Could this be related to the fix? The car has done 50000...
I purchased a car via AutoTrader but since buying the car after two weeks the clutch has gone. I was told it will cost me £200. Is there anything I can do, or ask the previous owner to assist?
In April I bought an Audi S4 from a used car dealer. From the outset I didn't feel happy with the purchase and felt that the car didn't drive very well but blamed myself for making a mistake. I had a number...
The air-con in my van does not seem to do much. Is it true it needs servicing every two years?
I had a low impact bump causing damage to rear bumper and small dent to body work above bumper. I claimed on my insurance and my Toyota RAV4 was allocated a date for estimate to be carried out at appointed...
I have inadvertently filled my 2013 Range Rover Sport Black SDV6 with petrol in France. The car had a quarter tank of diesel and I noticed nothing for about 100 miles just before our destination. After...
I have a 2010 BMW 320d which has 130k on the clock. Recently the DTC sensor light started flashing with associated loss of power - I deactivated the system and not surprisingly there were no further issues....
I have 2010 Nissan Micra, mileage is 95000. Does it have a timing chain or belt? When should I change it?
My husband brought a 2014 Skoda Yeti in November 2016. Recently, a warning light came on while he was driving and a hissing noise was audible. The car was taken to our local Skoda dealer who found substantial...
I have a 2010 Toyota Yaris diesel six-speed manual with 70,000 miles on the clock. It's now very hard to select fifth gear. Ive had the car six months with no other problems. Any ideas?
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