How can I get rid of adhesive residue on the rear windscreen of my car?

I bought a used car but when we had a very cold snap I noticed that there was an issue with the rear windscreen. It seems the previous owner had run a mobile disco and had put a huge advertisement over...

What's the best product to protect the underneath of my scooter from rust?

I have just taken delivery of a new Vespa GTS 300 and want to protect the underneath from rust which they are renowned for. What is the best product to use?

What kind of insurance cover do I need to transport children for my employer?

What kind of insurance cover do I need to transport children for my employer? If I am involved in an accident and one of the children are injured, what is available to cover me against a personal lawsuit...

Where can I get European breakdown cover for a 16 year old car?

I want to take my 2003 Toyota MR2 to France this month and maybe later this year. Could you suggest where I should look for European breakdown/repatriation cover for a car of this age?

Will an MGB retro fitted with a V8 still be classed as historic and tax free?

I'm looking to buy a 1970s MGB GT V8. An original car will be classed as an historic vehicle affecting the need for tax and MoT. Many of the originally 1800cc cars were later converted to V8 by transplanting...

How can I ensure my keyless entry car is safe from thieves?

I am due delivery at the beginning of April of a new SEAT Leon with keyless entry. Is there any reliable way to ensure that the car is safe from thieves with an electronic signal booster?

We only do 1000 miles a year - what small electric car do you recommend?

What small electric car do you recommend for me and my wife? We only do 1000 miles per year.

What economical estate do you suggest to replace my Volvo XC70?

I have a six-year-old Volvo XC70 which I want to replace with a much more economical estate or good hatchback that can carry my model aircraft. I only want to spend about £15K. What would you recommend?...

Is a Volkswagen Transporter T6 worth the extra over a T5?

I'm currently looking for a second-hand Volkswagen Transporter van. I'm torn between a 65 plate T5 Highline with 86,000 miles on the clock and a 17 plate T6 Highline with 10,000 miles on the clock. The...

I bought a second-hand car that turned out to be faulty - what should I do?

In November last year, I bought a second-hand from a dealer in London. It had so many problems and I was told by Consumer Affairs I could reject it. I went through the Motor Ombudsman but no word yet from...

What's the best used estate for £4000?

My commute is a 100-mile round trip per day (four days a week) and I am looking for a utopian estate car or similar that is reliable, economical, costs under £4000 to buy and can tow a trailer for runs...

What's a good second-hand seven-seater?

I'm looking for a large family car that can accommodate seven. My eldest child is a teenager so the rear seats will need to be quite spacious. On a budget of £10-15k, what would you recommend?

What's the best small car on a £4500 budget?

I want to buy a used car and have a budget of £4.5k. Can you suggest a reliable, economical small car with three doors? Boot size is not important. I have been considering an Aygo or a Volkswagen Up but...

Which car has supportive seats?

My wife drives a Volvo V60 and covers approximately 20,000 miles a year with her work. Following a back injury, she is looking for a replacement economical car, but with orthopaedic supporting seats as...

Do I have to pay VAT on a used car?

I'm about to purchase an ex-demo Volkswagen T-Roc from a main dealer for just under £22k but the invoice says it includes 20% VAT at around £3665. I thought secondhand goods were exempt from VAT?

I bought a used car that broke down after three days - am I entitled to a refund?

I’ve just purchased a second-hand car from a garage that has broken down and is displaying engine malfunctions within three days of purchase. I called breakdown recovery who confirmed that an injector...

Which vehicle would be good for transporting two large dogs?

My wife and myself drive a Volkswagen Golf Estate, but we have two large Newfoundland dogs, one fully grown and the other still growing which will eventually be a combined weight of 20 stone. We are in...

Our car was hit from behind and the third party insurer has offered to pay for all the damage if we use their repairers - is there a catch?

My daughter's car was involved in a double rear-end shunt at low speed but it caused some light damage to two panels. We contacted our insurance company and shared dashcam footage which clearly shows two...

Where should I sell a Mercedes 190E?

A friend has a 1992 one-owner Mercedes 190 1.8 automatic with very low mileage (under 50K). It has hardly been used for the last 11 years and was last started at least five years ago. Before then it ran...

What's a good petrol estate or SUV that can cope in snow?

I'm looking for a good quality 2.0-litre petrol 4WD SUV / estate car, preferably two or three years old. We live in a lane which most years gets snowed in for a few days so it must actually perform in...

Is a hybrid any good for towing?

I am currently driving a BMW 320d and am due to change. I cannot afford the new model 3 Series, however I could afford a pre-registered current model. I have also considered a C-Class Mercedes, the petrol/diesel...

What's a good large family car on a £5000 budget?

My car was recently written off, not my fault, but now I need to find a new one. It must be five-door as I have three children and have a boot big enough to put a suitcase in or my labrador. Any suggestions...

What can I do to reduce the emissions on my Rover 75?

What can I do to reduce the emissions on my 2003 Rover 75 Connosieur?

What cars are the best for a torque converter automatic?

Based on my experiences with the Volkswagen DSG I want a proper old-school torque converter automatic. What do you suggest?

How can I check a previous insurance claim?

How can I check a previous insurance claim?

What tyre inflator do you recommend?

I find the tyre inflators at service stations to be very unreliable. Often the tyre pressure inflated and recorded as correct pressure is wrong. Could you recommend a reliable tyre inflator I could buy,...

Which estate cars or SUVs have three Isofix seat fixings in the back?

Which estate cars or SUVs have three Isofix seat fixings in the back?

What's the best pick-up on a budget?

What is the best bet for an older twin cab pick-up on a £2-3k budget? It will be used for light use and occasionally towing a caravan.

Does my car need a brake fluid change on its first service?

My car is due its first MoT and I'm taking it to an official dealer for a service and MoT. The MoT alone is £53 and on top of that they are adding a complete change of brake fluid as well as the service....

Do I need to tell my insurance company if I have a dash cam hardwired in my car?

I am in the process of changing my car and my dash cam will be connected directly to the fuse board. My insurance company says this is a modification and has subsequently increased my insurance by almost...

Of what benefit is it to add a named driver to your insurance policy?

Of what benefit is it to add a named driver to your insurance policy?

Does annual mileage make much difference to car insurance costs?

I wonder what difference quoting annual mileages makes to premiums, unless mileages are enormous. I only do about 9000 miles a year. Would quoting 10,000 or 12,000 miles make any difference?

Should I buy a new car now or wait until after Brexit?

I am in the market to change my two present cars for two new cars. It is more than likely that the lead times will be approx 12 weeks? Dealers are telling me that Brexit will have an impact on both delivery...

What protection do trade plates give when test driving a vehicle?

What protection do trade plates convey when test driving a vehicle? My son and I test drove a car at an independent dealer. He put one trade plate on the front of the vehicle and did not accompany us on...

Are petrol particulate filters likely to have the same problems as DPFs?

I currently drive a diesel car fitted with a DPF which has not been a totally satisfactory experience. I am considering buying a petrol vehicle which I understand is fitted with a Particulate Filter. Am...

My car was damaged while being repaired - will this show as a further insurance claim?

My car is in for a repair with Solus, (owned by Aviva). I was informed that the repair would be completed by a certain date and my car returned back to me. I received a call however to tell me that while...

What should I replace my Ford Mondeo with?

I am changing my existing Ford Mondeo and wondered if you could advise me on similar used cars that are on the market. My price range is £10,000 to £16,000.