My son and his Australian wife are visiting for a month - how do we get them insured on my car?

My son, with British passport, and his wife, with Australian passport and driving licence, are visiting the UK in December. The plan was for them to use my vehicle while they are here but my insurer will...

Do I need to keep my old car insured while I'm selling it?

I've purchased a new car but haven't yet sold the old one. Do I need to keep this insured in the interim while I'm selling it?

I need to get my car dated to ship it but have no original paperwork - what do you suggest?

I'm trying to ship a 1992 Mini Rover to the States but I don't have the original documentation to prove it's age. I'm in Italy with my car. Any idea how I can get the car aged and paperwork made?

My Skoda Fabia 2.0 consumes a litre of oil every 1000 miles - is this normal?

My 2011 Skoda Fabia 2.0 TFSI consumes about a litre of oil every 1000 miles. The garage has told me this is normal for this engine. Is it normal?

My new car has been registered but not delivered yet - is it pre-reg?

I ordered a new Peugeot 3008 from a local Peugeot dealer on 6 September and was told to expect delivery mid to the end of November. I was told last week that the car was in transit from the factory and...

Our van is faulty and the dealer has failed to fix the issues - what do we do now?

We recently purchased a brand new Peugeot Expert van, which now has numerous ongoing issues. The sliding doors are out of alignment, thus causing damage to the bodywork. Peugeot removed two plastic bumpers...

My Skoda Octavia has had multiple issues since the emissions fix - is it related?

My 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI has had numerous faults after the emissions fix. Erg valve has been replaced, injectors were replaced. The light has come back on now and they say the turbo and intercooler...

Could you advise me on buying a dash cam?

I'm looking into buying a dash cam after two near misses this evening. Please could you advise on them as know nothing about them?

What do you think of the Ford Transit Connect?

Is the 2015 Ford Transit Connect LWB a good van?

Do insurers offer savings for drivers that use dash cameras?

Many new cars come with standard equipment like reversing cameras, lane departure systems, radar cruise control, eyesight driver assist braking etc - so why not built-in dash cameras? Also, do any insurance...

Can I claim for an increase to my insurance premium, as well as for direct damage?

I saw you mention to someone else that it may be possible to claim for future increases in premiums due to another driver's error. Its been my intention to keep all potentially insurable events a secret...

My son's premium increased after an accident that wasn't his fault - can we claim this from the driver that hit his car?

My son was hit in a car park and the other driver admitted liability. The claim was dealt with by their insurers but has been declared when my son renewed his policy. The premium has increased although...

If I went abroad for six months, would the named driver on my policy still be able to drive the car?

I'm the policy holder for my car insurance and my wife is the only named driver. If I went to work abroad for six months, would she still be able to drive the car under the policy? If I died suddenly,...

How long is No Claims Discount valid for?

How long is No Claims Discount valid for?

What Super fuel do you recommend?

I've followed your advice for a number of years regarding premium fuel, both petrol and diesel. I usually put BP Ultimate or Shell V Power in both cars, a petrol MINI and a diesel BMW X3. I appreciate...

I'm driving through Croatia next April - will it affect my insurance if I don't use winter tyres?

I plan to drive through Europe to Montenegro in mid April next year. I have winter tyres for my car and intended to remove them before my trip. I am not making the return trip until June. Croatia, which...

My doctor says I'm fit to drive after a stroke - do I need to advise the DVLA about it anyway?

I had a small stroke, what should I do? Doctor says I’m fit to drive. Do I have to advise the DVLA? I haven’t so far.

Is an engine flush necessary for a year old car?

I have a year old SEAT Ibiza coming up for its first service, with 6500 miles completed. The SEAT garage have asked if I would like an engine flush as it 'improves mpg etc'. I am of the opinion that one...

Which vans have the softest suspension?

I'm an Antiques dealer and therefore need a van with a soft ride. Which vans have the softest suspension?

When does the timing chain in my van-based motorhome need replaced?

I own a 2010 motorhome based on a Peugeot Boxer, with nearly 20,000 miles on the clock. Could you tell me whether it has a cam belt or chain fitted? In addition, please advise me as to when it should be...

Can I add a named driver to my policy and then transfer ownership to that driver later?

I'm buying a new car but it won't be ready until January. I want to transfer my old car to my daughter-in-law in December. Can I just add her to my car insurance and then transfer ownership when I get...

A drunk valet driver crashed my car - how do I claim if he won't report it to his own insurer?

My car was involved in an accident last week. It was being driven by a valet parking driver (driving towards Gatwick to meet us at the airport). My car has been written off and two other cars have been...

I've not had to top up the oil in my Peugeot 308 in between services - is something wrong with it?

I have a Peugeot 308. I have done 20,000 miles since I bought it, total mileage is 40,000, and I had the engine oil changed twice. I'm concerned that I have not had to top up the oil level in between services....

My insurance details aren't showing on MID - what should I do?

I renewed my insurance on 118 October through Sainsbury's insurance and paid for the policy in full. However, as to yet, my details do not show up on MID. I have contacted Sainsbury's insurance every two...

What will get rid of moss growing on my window seals?

My 2013 Volkswagen Up in white is gradually becoming an Up in white with green edges. The furry side window seal/wiper is growing green moss or algae. It doesn't get washed often enough I know, but how...

Do you have to inform your insurer that you've attended a speed awareness course?

Do you have to inform your insurer that you've attended a speed awareness course if they don't ask? I understand that the police have this information but are bound by the data protection act, so how can...

Why are service intervals in the US generally shorter than in UK?

Why are service intervals in the US generally shorter for the same car than in UK and Europe?

The windscreen on my new Skoda Octavia has suction cup marks inside - how do I remove them?

My car was built to order. It's a month old Skoda Ooctavia Estate. With the cold weather, two large suction cup marks (circle with a central circle dot) appear - then disappear once the interior fan is...

My friend drove into my neighbour's wall - the neighbour has now inflated the claim, what do we do?

One of my friends has hit the boundary wall of our neighbour, which has caused damage to a section of the two-foot wall. My friend is willing to pay for the repair, but the neighbour is demanding he rebuild...

I want to update my in-built Navigation without having to pay £272 - what do you advise?

Suzuki advise that the price for an SD card bearing the latest maps for its built-in SatNav will cost £272. The SatNav maps are likely to be close to a year old since I bought the car secondhand, which...

How do I make a car wade in deeper water?

How do I make a car wade in deeper water?

What do you think of the 2012 Nissan Navara?

Are 2012 Nissan Navara any good?

What do you think of the Kawasaki Versys 650?

What's good and bad about the Kawasaki Versys 650?

My brother has been told to surrender his licence due to a medical condition - is his insurance now invalid?

My brother had major surgery last year and again this year. He has now been told by his GP, the local hospital and Kings College Hospital consultants that he should advise the DVLA that he should no longer...

What double cab pick-ups do you recommend?

I'm selling my 2009 Land Rover Defender 90. I want more comfort and rear seats. It'll mainly be used on rural roads and mild, non-damaging offroading - as well as for my property business. I like the idea...

What do owners think of the Volkswagen Transporter T5?

What do owners think of the Volkswagen Transporter T5?

A 74-year-old friend's licence has expired - how do we resolve this quickly?

I have a friend who is 74. He just realised his license is out of date. He's tried to renew online and by phone to the DVLA, but to no avail. Can you give us some advice how to deal with this and resolve...

I bought an extended warranty - why are the garage now refusing to repair my faulty car?

I purchased a vehicle off a garage which came with three months free warranty, but they offered a further three months for an extra £100. Without knowing, I'd purchased a six month warranty with Autogroup....

Are there still problems with six-speed DSGs in the Skoda Octavia?

I'm thinking of buying a 2017 Skoda Octavia. Are there still problems with the six-speed automatics?

Will fitting V rated tyres, for speeds up to 140mph, affect my insurance?

My Mercedes-Benz CLK 220 CDI is supposed to have W rated tyres, which are for speeds up to 150mph. A national tyre group has advised me I can quite safely use V rated (140mph). As I might do 90mph max...

I'm having trouble getting my MG MGF into gear - any ideas on what could be the problem?

I have a 1997 MG MGF 1.8 VVC, 30,000 miles. It's extremely difficult to get it into gear. In retrospect, I think the gears have been getting stiffer for some time. There's no problem when the engine isn't...

Apart from premium fuel, how do I stop my direct injection petrol engine becoming clogged?

I've recently bought a Toyota Auris with the 1.2 turbo petrol engine (and am very pleased with it so far). I intend to keep it for a good long time; at least 10 years, ideally. I understand that direct...

A part from my 1998 Audi A4 is broken and no longer available - where would I find a spare?

I own a 1998 Audi A4. The pipe from the brake fluid reservoir to clutch is split and the local garage unable source new pipe because the part has not been available since 2016. Do you know where such a...

Why is the broken clutch on my i20 not covered by Hyundai's warranty?

I have no knowledge regarding vehicle mechanics. However, I have been driving for over 30 years and have never had to replace a clutch before around 70,000 + miles. I have had my Hyundai i20 from new (2014)...