Can you suggest a small, petrol, reliable used van?

I want to buy a small petrol van. I need it to be big enough to sleep in the back occasionally (I'm only 5'4 so doesn't need to be very long). I'm about to open my own business, so I'll sometimes need...

Are there any problems with buying a high mileage Vauxhall Vivaro?

I'm interested in a 2015 Vaxhaull Vivaro 1.6 with 120,000 miles on it. It has a full history and is being advertised by a leasing company. Are there any issues with this engine?

Will my No Claims Discount lapse if I don't have a car insured in my name?

Due to redundancy I'm going to be without a car for up to three months, this is due to my leased car being returned to the finance company next month and it doesn't make sense to lease or buy another car...

Is Unipart still going and what about the lifetime guarantee on its batteries?

I bought a Unipart Samson lifetime guarantee battery many years ago for my 3.5-litre Rover. I have had a few free replacements since then. I now need another one, but it looks like Unipart went bust in...

Where can I find an imperial socket set?

I'm rebuilding a 1964 Triumph Spitfire here in France I need a non-metric socket set but don't seem to be able to find one over here or online. Can you please advise on a suitable site for an internet...

What does EU4, EU5 and EU6 mean?

What is meant by EU4, EU5 and EU6 when applied to diesel engines?

My insurer won't repair my car until they figure out who was at fault - is this fair?

I was in a serious collision, which left me with head injuries and loss of memory. I was given the details of the other party involved by the police, which I forwarded to my insurer - Esure. They now want...

What's the best £5k van to convert to a camper?

I am looking for advice on what type of van to buy with a £5000 budget. This van would be to convert into a camper so I'm looking for van with a medium wheelbase that's tall enough to stand in.

Will the new MoT changes affect my diesel car?

I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. It is not fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) as standard so how will the May 2018 MoT changes affect this type of car?

When is a dealer a private seller?

I've seen a used car I like but I'm curious how the law stands with regards to small traders and the Consumer Rights Act? The chap selling the car I like, places adverts online as a trader but is trading...

I hit a tree in the snow - will my car now be registered as a repaired vehicle?

I recently had a front end collision with a tree in the snow. No other parties were involved and no personal injuries were sustained. I damaged front offside lights, bumper, wing, driver's side door and...

I have received a large bill for damage at the end of a lease - where do I stand?

I have received a bill for £600 for damage found on a returned lease car returned after 42 months. Some of the damage stated on the invoice does not appear on the collection report, nor the condition report...

What happens if a used car develops wear and tear faults after six months?

What is the position if someone buys a used car from a garage and then it develops wear and tear faults on two or three components, but after six months has passed, say the clutch, handbrake or suspension...

What's the best used car for under a £1000?

I'm looking for a used car and have £1000 to spend. I want something with a bit of power, motorways at weekends and city driving during week, any suggestions?

What's the towing weight of a Mitsubishi L200?

What is the maximum towing weight of a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 pick-up?

Why aren't people encouraged more to switch to winter tyres?

Despite having specialist winter tyres fitted for the last few winters, the recent cold snap has been the first real test of them in proper winter conditions. I can't speak highly enough of them (Nokian...

My daughter has 15 years accident free driving on my policy, but zero NCD - will insurers take this into account?

My daughter is 32 years old and has been a named driver on my policies since she was 17. She has had 15 years of accident free driving, but this does not seem to matter when looking at quotes as I always...

Why is my engine warning light on while driving?

The engine warning light is on in my Mercedes-Benz A-Class. What should I do?

We bought a faulty car in a private sale - do we have consumer protection to get it fixed?

My step-son just purchased a 2008 Citroen C2 from a car dealer for £1700. The dealer said that it was not their car, but an employee's car. The money was paid, via bank transfer, to the employee and not...

Does the Consumer Rights Act apply to low value used cars?

The Consumer Rights Act applies to used cars as well as new cars, but is there a fixed point at which the car's price is deemed to be too low for the Act to apply? Secondly, if any significant fault that...

What's the best option for coping with winter - 4WD or winter tyres?

What's the best for coping with winter conditions - all year tyres, winter tyres or 4-wheel drive? In what order do you rate these?