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My partner has been diagnosed with cancer and finds it very difficult to step in and out of her Mercedes C220 CDI. We're looking for a car that would be off the ground allowing easier access. She enjoys...
Can you recommend a car for a growing family who need 3 Isofix seats as well as room for 2 parents? We average annual mileage of 8000.
We have a growing family and we need a bigger car. We are looking for a reliable seven seat smaller MPV about five to six years old. We do 10,000 miles a year. Can you recommend anything? That era engines...
My current motor insurer will not allow me to add my son as a named driver until he’s over 25. My son will be home for Christmas when he will be 24 years and 10 months. My insurance is due for renewal...
I am trying to decide on my next car. With pure EVs I hear of £50 pcm battery lease and then whatever commercial charging points cost. What is the sort of cost per KwH charged at these places? If the cost...
My son needs a small car as he's a new driver. What do you suggest as a first car as low purchase cost and low insurance? We were thinking of a Volkswagen Polo.
We’re considering buying a new Volkswagen California, or alternatively a T6 Transporter Kombi for conversion. Though the default choice would obviously to get a diesel (and is the only option for the Cali)...
After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly in terms of its comfort, its huge internal capacity...
Is it possible to change this car from fuel injection to carburettors?
I recently cancelled my existing insurance policy due to a vehicle change and was refused repayment of £167 unexpired days by Surething (underwriter was Covea).The policy stated these days were repayable...
How can I go about taking the DVLA to court about a decision to revoke a driving licence? I have written to them but i'm not satisfied with their answer.
I have replaced the squealing alternator belt with a new one but it is no better. What's wrong?
My friend has some medical problems and I'm not sure if he should report them to the DVLA. His hospital consultants do not stop him from working out at the gym and say he is responsible for monitoring...
We demanded a damp check before buying an 18 month old motorhome. Although the commentary noted a small area that would need to be rechecked in 3-6 months, the % figures given were 12% as the highest and...
What is the best budget trackday car for under £4000?
I have received a summons under the careless driving umbrella, specifically saying I passed a cyclist too close (which I dispute). This came about by the cyclist uploading his cycle cam video to the police...
My wife recently died and as insurance companies require any changes to their risks, I considered it correct to advise RAC, with whom she had cover in both our names. They immediately cancelled all cover,...
I was stopped at a T-junction, waiting to turn right. A car approaching from the right, indicated to turn left, started to turn in but then continued straight on without cancelling his indicator (which...
I have been looking for an Isofix adapter that I can install in my 2001 Ford Focus. Do these exist? If so where can I get this fitted?
I have been driving for close to two decades but not in the UK. When I got here and got a car, the insurance providers refused my "years of experience" and would only accept a zero No Claim Bonus. I took...
The exhaust pipe on my Vauxhall Corsa came unstuck and Kwik Fit charged me £375 for a new one and told me that the front tyres needed changing. They recommended a £79 alignment check which apparently showed...
I am about to start a house transformation and wanting to be hands on and keep costs down I thought I could buy a temporary van rather than use my car to take stuff to the tip. I want to ensure it meets...
A friend is disabled due to post-polio syndrome and recovering from a recent fall. He has a Toyota Yaris, automatic and would be able to drive it, if fitted with a steering wheel knob. However he is dubious...
We ordered a new Skoda Kodiaq in June for my husband via the motability scheme. Sadly due to worsening of his multiple sclerosis he now requires hand controls and cannot drive our current car. The Kodiaq...
I had a non fault claim in 2014 and my insurance arranged a courtesy car which I later learnt was a third party hire agreement thing that I had signed.The third party insurer disputed the fees and I had...
A couple of weeks ago my Mazda 3 1.6 diesel died on the motorway. It was towed to a local independent garage, where £800 later the turbo was replaced, the DPF was filled with fluid and regenerated and...
I have had trouble sourcing a replacement rocker box gasket for my Rover 600 Si. Registered in October 1996, it has a Honda engine and the oil leaking from the gasket is finding its way down into the spark...
As a driver I am very concerned about our planet but I cannot do without a car as I live in a very rural area. At the moment I am running a 2012 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi. What would be the best low emission...
My son, aged 39, has had a full UK driving licence since he was 17. He is a named driver on my wife's car as he travels extensively with work and is only back in the UK for four to six weeks a year. He...
I have an 18 month old BMW i3 with range extender. I am really surprised that BMW has dropped this option on the new i3 models. Do you know roughly what the split of i3 sales are between pure electric...
My daughter bought back her Cat N write off Vauxhall Astra from Direct Line. Now her insurers have put her insurance up 300%. Is it because of the car being a written off?
It seems that keyless entry cars are being stolen at an alarming rate and that you recommend Faraday bags to put the keys in. Is there some technical reason why the keys just don't have an on/off switch...
I would welcome your advice on what nearly new cars to consider buying. My company is moving and I will have to drive 70 miles to and from work with short journeys the rest of the week. My budget is up...
I have just bought a 1990 Mini Moke, but the dealer is not sure if the cylinder head has the hardened valve seats to use unleaded petrol. Do you think it would be okay to use unleaded? Also, should I use...
Now I’m retired I spend four to five months each year in Europe, where I drive my Dutch partners car, leaving my own car safely locked in my garage at home. This means I am paying all that money for insurance...
Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000?
I need a small four-wheel drive SUV that is good on fuel. A petrol preferably but I don't mind whether it's an automatic or manual. I had an Audi Q5 and now have an A3 but I need to drive over fields....
My car was damaged by a marquee belonging to the police blowing onto my car and the metal frame damaging nearly every panel of my 16 month old Volkswagen. I had to pay the excess and was told no blame...
My son travels all around the country with his job as a stand-up comedian. His faithful 2003 Volkswagen Golf has now done 210,000 miles, but is getting ready for retirement. What car of similar size would...
If I put concrete blocks on my land and someone drives into them, am I liable?
My father-in-law recently passed away and I have been tasked with selling his one year old car. Up investigation it seems he had been given really bad advice by the car salesman. When he traded in his...
I was under the impression that tyres over five years old would invalidate your insurance no matter what type they were. How can part worn tyres be allowed?
If I give my car to a garage to sell, can a garage employee legally drive it? Is the driver covered under the garage's insurance policy without displaying trade plates? Also, the vehicle is not taxed and...
I'm thinking of getting a dash cam hard wired into my car. Due to travelling in Europe I've read that some countries don't allow them. Could you clarify the position in this case?
Keyless hacking is in the news a lot. How real is it? I understand there are three types of keyless systems - ones that unlock the doors but still have a key to start the car, ones that unlock the car...
I’m looking for an SUV to use mainly for work. I do about 30,000 miles a year with two trips per week over 200 miles but a 20 mile commute to Cambridge once to twice a week. What would you recommend for...
I have a Toyota Hiace which was registered in the UK in 2004 and converted into a campervan. I am told this is an import. How do I find out where it was imported from and what was the history of the van...
I had the head gasket on my Peugeot Boxer changed, but on the way home (after about five miles) it decided to lose power and cut out. No lights came on the dashboard, it just went dead. After a couple...
I'm looking for recommendations for a small van with a budget of £14k and would like a large enough rear space to allow for occasional nights away. I have considered either the Nissan NV200 or Ford Transit...
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