What value should I put on my Porsche 944 Turbo?

I own a Porsche 944 Turbo 1987. I have owned it since 1990 and it only has one previous owner with a mileage of 91,000. It failed its MoT for the first time this summer due to rust where the sills join...

Is £600 a fair price to replace my air con condenser?

I just bought a 2005 Honda Accord. I took it into a Honda dealership to check the air con as it wasn't working properly. They told me that the air conditioning condenser radiator needs replacing, which...

The clutch in my newly bought Volkswagen Golf R is slipping - is the dealer we bought it from liable to pay for the repairs?

I bought a manual Volkswagen Golf R 2016 at 7500 miles in September this year. I'm the second owner. The clutch has started to slip when going through the gears, but doesn't always do it. The car is with...

Is it worth doing £1000 worth of work on my 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

I have a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 petrol turbo. It has about 80,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition (garaged half of the year). Chrysler recommends a new cambelt at about 100,000 miles, and...

Features on a Ford Mondeo Vignale have been discontinued since I paid a deposit - am I at liberty to get my deposit back?

In September, I placed an order for a Ford Mondeo Vignale, leaving a £1000 deposit with the dealer. I particularly liked the model due to its chrome embellishments. The vehicle is due in December, but...

Would you advise getting a tracker fitted to my new car and, if so, which one?

I've just bought a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class and have read that the C-Class is the fourth most commonly stolen car. I live in rural Oxfordshire. Would you advise getting a tracker fitted and, if so, which...

My BMW garage is charging £276 for an oil change - should I shop around?

Following your advice about changing the oil after 10,000 miles or annually, I called my BMW garage to book my 1 Series in. The service reception seemed very surprised at my request and reiterated the...

I want an economical pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer - what do you advise?

I need an economical van or pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer. What's your advice?

I want to buy aftermarket AMG alloys - what's the most cost-effective way to source them?

I'd like to smarten up my low mileage 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, rather than trade it in for a newer model. Where's the best place to buy aftermarket AMG alloys, or equivalent, to give my much loved...

What's the best vehicle to tow a horse trailer?

What is the best vehicle to tow a 1000kg horse trailer? With two horses, it's maybe another 1000kg (though it probably will be just under this). So, in total, 2000kg. I was thinking along the lines of...

My insurance company botched repair work on my car - can you offer some advice?

I have a Citroen C4 Picasso. It was kerbed and the front section of the nearside sill is badly damaged (metal crushed and torn up as far as to where it meets the inner wing section of frame). My insurance...

I was in a car accident that wasn't my fault - so why won't my insurer give me my excess back?

I had an accident in October, I was not at fault. It has been shambolic from the start. I saw in one of your columns an article about Tort law, which I thought also applied to me. My car was a write off...

An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly - how do I find it?

An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly. What fault could this be and what should I do to rectify the fault?

Are BMW Z3 M Roadsters appreciating in price?

Is the 1998 - 2002 BMW Z3M Roadster appreciating in price?

When is a flooded car classed as a write off?

When is a flooded car classed as a write off?

Someone hit our car in a car park and didn't leave their details - should I inform my insurer?

This afternoon we parked in a very busy Tesco car park and returned to find a note behind the wiper blade. Someone had seen another car hit ours whilst parking, and had then just driven off. Although they...

I caused damage to a van and my excess is very high - should I cover the repair costs myself?

Today, as I pulled out of a side road onto a main road, I hit a van. The van was indicating left and I assumed he would turn left, but he he carried straight on and I hit him. My insurance excess is £1000....

The dealer damaged my car by over-tightening the wheel nuts, but they refuse to cover the cost - what do I do now?

I have a 2011 Ford Focus, which I bought from a main dealer in February. I went to get an MoT and knew that I would need new tyres. The garage tried to remove the locking wheel nuts on all four wheels,...

Will fitting smaller wheels to my car improve ride quality?

I have a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, with Airmatic suspension. The car is on 21-inch wheels at the moment. Would it make a big difference to the ride if I fitted 19-inch wheels?

My clutch went flat to the floor and now all gears are hard to engage - what's the issue?

I was driving my 2005 Volkswagen Sharan today and the clutch pedal went flat to the floor, as if it lost pressure. It returned to half way up since then, but now to where it should be. I can't get the...

What all weather tyres do you recommend?

My daughter has a Volkswagen Polo S 1.2. We're in a rural location and I organise a winter tyre swap for my elder daughter. I wondered whether the Polo could run on all weather tyres instead. Is this feasible?...

Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up?

I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts and also the harder it is to start (cranks slower...

When my finance is paid off in 36 months, will the cost of my insurance increase?

I'm about to get a new car, which I've paid 50 per cent deposit and will pay 50 per cent on finance. I understand that I will not own the car until finance is paid off in full, but I will be the registered...

Is my F-reg Volkswagen Scirocco a classic?

Is my F-reg Volkswagen Scirocco a classic yet?

Why won't my Vauxhall Vivaro crew cab van withstand much weight?

The rear suspension on my 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro crew cab van doesn’t seem to withstand much weight. Does anybody know where I can buy upgraded springs or airbags for this model?

I'm leaving my car sat on my driveway for nine weeks in winter - should I disconnect the battery?

I'm leaving my 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Volkswagen Golf on my driveway for nine weeks in winter. Should I disconnect the batteries?

Is the BMW M3 a future collectable?

Do you think BMW M3 Convertibles (E93) - earlier, low mileage, around £20,000 - will hold their value, or continue to depreciate? Bearing in mind they're one of the last naturally aspirated V8 'sports'...

Which model Volkswagen Transporter should I buy?

Which model Volkswagen Transporter should I buy?

What's the best way to get short-term car insurance?

I have inherited a car. My mother's car insurance ran out a couple of weeks ago and, as she is over 90, she's decided not to drive anymore. The car is taxed. I want to sell it so don't want to pay a whole...

Does the Renault Zoe really do 250 miles on one charge?

Does the Renault Zoe really do 250 miles on one charge?

Why does my car constantly give me different ranges on a full tank?

My 2016 Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi said I had 538 miles until the tank was empty when I first filled it. In the summer, it said 600 miles to empty. Tonight, I filled it to the brim and it said 508 miles to...

I recently bought a 1963 Ford Consul Capri - where can I find out more about the model and values?

I recently bought a 1963 Ford Consul Capri. I want to know more about models and values, where can I find this info?

Can you recommend a good, small jump start pack?

I have read quite a few forum posts about jump starting modern cars (or not) using jump leads, and the (various) procedures to do it (or not), and am somewhat confused. Some say that using jump leads on...

Why can't I find an affordable used car with a full service history?

My beloved Citroen C1 has recently been written off as a Cat D so I need to find a replacement. I'm looking to spend no more than £3500 and want to buy from a dealer. I'm surprised at the number of cars...

We want to sell two cars - is part exchanging both a good idea?

My sister in law recently lost her husband and now possess two cars. Her own is a 2009 Ford Fiesta Style petrol with 38,000 miles. Her late husband had a 2012 Focus Zetec with 30,000 miles. Both garaged...

Should I just keep my 2003 Focus or buy a new car?

My car is a Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 with 55,000 miles. It is garaged overnight. I have had it from six months old and do 3000 miles a year, mainly short local runs and a few trips a week of 15 miles at 70mph....

What causes the colour to fade on cars, especially red?

What causes the paintwork on a car to fade? Red seems to be particularly bad for this.

Do I have to insure my car even though it's just parked outside my house for the forseeable future?

My vehicle is parked on the road outside my house when not in use. I'm visiting my daughter in Australia soon and expect to be out of the country for approximately five months. I have tax and MoT on the...

My husband and I have almost identical policies - so why is his insurance premium so much higher?

My husband and I both drive the same car, a 2004 Nissan Almera. We both live at the same address and are both 33. My husband has eight years no claims, while I only have three years. No matter how much...

Is there anything that will restore my discoloured headlights?

My 2002 Ford Focus the front plastic headlight covers have faded and discoloured. Is there any thing I can clean them with?

My daughter is visiting from Australia twice this year - what's the best way to insure her on my car?

My 23 year old daughter, with five years No Claims Bonus, is returning home to the UK after 11 months in Australia. I'm looking to insure her car for a minimum of her five to six week stay in January....

Where can we get a replacement alloy for our Citroen DS 3?

Our Citroen DS 3 has a small crack from a pot hole on one alloy. Citroen charge £316 for the rim plus fitting and they tell me it's a Citroen part only. I wonder if you are able to recommend an alternative...

Why have prices of the MGF plummeted?

The most spectacular crash in any car's value in recent years has to be the MGF. Please give me any reasons that would explain this phenomenon. Are they good value for the money?

I'm a student buying my first car - what should I look out for?

I am a university student with a budget of £4000 buying a small first car. What are the most important things I should look out for to ensure I get something reliable?

Our car was backed into while parked - how do we ensure our no claims bonus isn't affected?

My wife’s car was backed into while parked.The other driver has owned up and reported it to their insurers. How do I avoid charges and the loss of our no claims bonus?

My car is losing water - what is the cause?

My 2002 Citroen Berlingo 2.0 HDi has started to use water. I can't see any leaks and it never overheats plus there is no white gunk on dip stick and no loss of power. The mileage is 135000 miles which...

Are jump starters that plug into cigarette lighters any good?

Do you have an opinion on battery jump starter/chargers that plug into the cigarette lighter? Are they okay or best avoided?

I want to keep my Cat N car and fix it - do I need to tell my insurer?

I want to keep my Cat N car and can have it fixed with used parts for less than what the other guy's insurance company will pay me. Do I need to inform my own insurance company?

Why is insuring a non UK resident on a classic car so expensive?

I am the owner of a 1975 MGB GT for which I pay £106 insurance limited to 2000 miles per annum. My son, the former owner and insurer of the car has been a French resident for the past year. The insurance...

My friend, a named driver on my car, had an accident while driving abroad - why does my insurer now say he's not covered?

I added my friend to my policy when we were going on holiday to Italy together. Unfortunately, he had an accident in the car and now my insurer says he wasn't covered and that the named drivers are only...