What good SUV hybrids would you recommend?

I have a BMW X1 and am looking for an SUV hybrid with good performance and ride. Which cars would you suggest I consider?

Just bought a used car from a dealer, now discovered problems - where do I stand with getting it fixed?

I bought a used 2011 Ford Mondeo for £6795 from a dealer at the weekend, but only after collecting it on Tuesday have I noticed a couple of problems. Firstly, one of the exhaust hanging brackets is corroded...

Are insurance premiums higher for electric vehicles than diesel or petrol?

Are insurance premiums higher for electric vehicles than diesel or petrol?

Where can I find front and back bumpers for a 1966 Morris Minor?

Where can I find front and back bumpers for a 1966 Morris Minor?

A coolant pipe in my Ford Focus burst - is Ford liable for the car's damage and second degree burns?

A clip on a coolant pipe perished on my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol and filled the driver's footwell with steam and coolant. The driver sustained second degree burns to her feet. After three weeks Ford...

A car indicates to turn left so I pull out and we collide - who's at fault?

I come up to a T junction and stop. I look left and right, there is a car coming from the right with his left-hand indicator on. I assume he's going to turn left into the road I'm exiting so I pull out...

Where could I buy a steering wheel jaguar badge for my 1999 Jaguar Sovereign V8?

I have a 1999 Jaguar Sovereign V8. Can you advise where I can purchase the steering wheel boss growler badge?

I want to buy a Cat D BMW 1 Series - how do I find out why it was written off?

I'm thinking of buying a Cat D BMW 1 Series. The seller doesn't know why it was written off. Can you help?

Is it smart to exit a PCP a year early to start another PCP?

Is it a good strategy to exit a 42-month PCP early (say a year early) so there is still good equity in the car, to then start another PCP, as opposed to keeping the car for the full term and then taking...

I reversed into a car opposite my drive - are they partly responsible for inconsiderate parking?

I accidentally reversed into a car parked opposite my driveway whilst trying to reverse out of my driveway. Should the other car owner be held partly responsible for inconsiderate parking?

Do I need to replace all four tyres on my BMW if the front two are wearing?

My BMW agent say that it isn't recommended that (in my case with wearing front tyres) the front tyre pair should be replaced without the rears being replaced at the same time. The reason is that the 4WD...

I can't get covered for car hire in Spain because I'm 86 - what should I do?

I used to obtain an annual policy for car rental in Spain, but now that I'm 86 I'm no longer eligible. Is there an alternative to paying the rental company's extortionate prices?

Should a clogged windscreen washer pump be covered under warranty?

The windscreen washer nozzles on my wife's 2014 Ford Focus gives hardly any output. It appears to be a common problem caused by a clogged filter on the windscreen washer pump. We have been quoted £75 (one...

My Ford Kuga build date keeps being pushed back - what are my rights to cancel the order?

I've waited 20 weeks on a Ford Kuga. The latest (of six) build date I've been given will mean that from order to delivery would be approx 29 weeks. What are the rights for cancelling?

The police just told us that our son hit a car a month ago - will he get into trouble for not leaving insurance details?

My son (just turned 18) passed his driving test in February of this year. We put him on the car insurance in June. Yesterday the police came round and said that there had been an incident in the local...

Since ordering our MINI, the spec has changed - can we reject the vehicle as it was mis-sold to us?

My wife ordered a new MINI in June, for delivery in September. The vehicle includes both the Chili and John Cooper Works packs which, at the time of order, included the Anthracite Headlining and the JCW...

What do we need to do to get our Cat C car back on the road following an accident?

My brother's Peugeot 206 was hit from behind by a bus, which dented the tailgate and smashed the back window. The damage was fairly minor and a new tailgate is all that's required to get it back on the...

I've had no offers on a Daihatsu Grand Move manual I'm selling - any advice?

I have offered my 1996 Daihatsu Grand Move service manual on eBay and on the Daihatsu Owners Club, free plus cost of postage. I have had no interest. Have you any suggestions please?

My Austin Healey gets very hot inside - can you suggest anything to help?

I have an Austin Healey, which is very hot inside when driving due to engine and gearbox heat. I've added heat insulation material under the carpets but it is still too hot, especially on the passenger...

Do you know where I can get an air filter for my 1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth?

Do you know where I can get an air filter for my 1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth? Ford don't list this item and I've tried Euro Car Parts, Car Parts 4 Less, etc.

My BMW 3 Series was delivered with a cracked windscreen - is the dealer liable to replace it?

I had a used 2014 BMW 3 Series delivered to me by the BMW dealer this afternoon. Before we went for a test drive, I noticed a fairly large chip on the windscreen close to the middle, on the passengers...

I bought a Fiat 500C for £9995 in April and now they'll only give me £7000 to trade it in - what do I do?

I bought a 2014 Fiat 500C in April for £9995, but soon realised the little boot opening is not good enough for me. I enquired about exchanging it for hatchback version but only got offered £7000 for mine,...

My father has died - can I drive his car on my insurance until it's sold?

My 92 year old father has passed away having recently renewed his insurance. I have always had permission to drive his car using my insurance cover, although it only covers me third party. Is it legal...

The garage doesn't know if my van needs a new cam belt - what should I do?

My Volkswagen Caravelle T5 needs a 100,000 mile service. There's some confusion about the frequency of a cam belt change and the dealers are all saying different things. They can't tell from the national...

I've heard of rapid battery drainage in Honda vehicles - how do I combat this?

I've just bought a Honda CRV. I've heard of, and experienced (mother-in-law's Honda Jazz), rapid battery drainage. I have seen various solar-powered trickle battery chargers which connect either via the...

Is it true that diesel engines are unsuited to mainly short journeys?

Is it true that diesel engines are unsuited to mainly short journeys?

You awarded Satnav of the Year to the MiVue Drive 50 LM - where's the review?

I have a Mio Combo 5207 Navigation with dashcam and was trying to find your review for the newer MiVue Drive 50 LM (Satnav of the Year) to see if an upgrade was appropriate. I can't locate the review....

Is there a way to get dashcam footage onto my iPad without needing a USB?

My wife and I only use iPads in our house to connect to our WiFi. They have no aux/USB sockets to connect to other devices. I would like to buy a dash cam for the obvious safety reasons. The problem is...

My garage fitted a new DPF recently, but the same fault has reoccurred - do they need to fix it?

In June, on long trip, my 2010 Nissan Qashqai+2 lost power and ground to a halt. I got the car back to my local garage who fitted a new DPF and EGR on 8 June 2017 (costing £1384). I've been to France and...

How can I soften the ride in my BMW X1?

I have a 2017 BMW X1 on 18-inch, non-run flat tires and x-line suspension. I recently started to develop a back pain and driving the car is making it worse. This car is obviously not for those with a weak...

How do I ensure my rear view dashcam won't fall off when I close the boot door?

If I fit a dash cam to the rear window of my Audi A1 Sportback, it will fall off when closing the hatch. Can you tell which would be the best one and where to wire it?

What is the noise under our van when we do speeds over 50mph?

Every so often we hear a noise under my wife's van as if the exhaust is hitting the chassis. The strange thing is that it only happens at speeds over 50mph, never when going over speed humps or potholes....

I reported a rust problem when my car was under warranty - should Dacia sort this out FOC?

I bought my Dacia Duster in 2014 with 28 miles on the clock. I now have major problems with rust in the boot and under the front passenger seat. I saw it on my first service and told the garage but it...

I was hit by a post van - why am I being held partially liable?

A post van pulled out in front of me whilst I was driving my coach. I had to stop abruptly, but it was in a narrow road. When she then proceeded to pass me, she scraped the side of my coach. Repairs have...

Which pick-up should I get to replace my Mitsubishi L200?

I'm looking to trade in my 2006 Mitsubishi L200 but I'm stuck for choice. I want something 2014 onwards and keep seeing the Ford Ranger, although I've seen some horror stories about reliability.What's...

My Honda Civic Tourer gives me back problems - can I do anything about improving ride comfort?

We've just purchased a 2015 Honda Civic Tourer. Unlike our previous car, a Volvo C30, the passenger seat is neither height adjustable or lumber support adjustable. On a three hour journey yesterday, our...