Questions from March 2019
Cars made before 1932 do not have to have a speedometer. Are there any special dispensations for these cars when they pass through camera controlled average speed sections of road? GPS speedos have issues...
Can you please recommend a nearly new four-seat convertible (fabric or folding steel roof) that is good in terms of reliability and value for money?
I have a friend who has been left, a Vauxhall Royale Coupe by her late father. It is a 1979 model in moderate condition and currently on a SORN notice. She would like it to go to be repaired and back on...
What is the best way to maintain PHEV batteries and enable them to keep their charge?
My wife and I have owned a succession of four-wheel drive estate cars as we do a lot of camping and live in remote countryside. We are considering the purchase of a caravan, we're not getting any younger....
I am interested in buying a right-hand drive Jaguar E-Type (1970 build) from Italy and shipping it home to the UK. Are there any taxes or duties to pay in the UK?
Is buying a hybrid car a wise choice for infrequent use? I do some long trips.
Please can you recommend a tyre inflator/jump starter? I have read about many of these but there seem to be a lot of negative comments
Where do current Blue Badge charge exemption holders stand under the new Congestion Charge proposals?
I would like a rearview mirror dash cam, partly for discretion, partly for security (so it isn't seen as a target for thieves) and partly to minimise loss of vision, given my phone is screen mounted, but...
I have a new keyless entry car. On a dealer's recommendation, I bought an RFID wallet which is supposed to block the radio signals. However, I can unlock the car with the key in the pouch in my pocket....
Although I've never run out of fuel, it does happen to many drivers and is generally simple to rectify. But what happens if you're driving an electric car and run out of battery power?
If my car passed its MoT but has pitted brake discs should this be on my certificate as an advisory?
If my car passed its MoT but has pitted and scored brake discs, is this supposed to be on my certificate as an advisory?
I am soon to order a new car and am debating whether to have diesel or petrol. My driving pattern is changing as I am spending time between Italy and the UK. The problem is that when in Italy, I will...
I have decided to upgrade from my 2005 Avensis to a 2017 Toyota Auris. The new car was fine but the speedo is too small for me to see easily. It is much smaller and buried away in a tube compared to my...
My car has private plates on and is due an MoT within the next two weeks, I'm thinking of selling soon and I'll be retaining the private plates so what will happen to the MoT as it will show the wrong...
I need to buy a small car for my son to learn in, then drive when he passes. I am looking for the best combination of safety and value. What do you recommend? We're hoping to spend less than £7000.
I want to buy a pick up. My budget is £15,000 and I intend to export it from the EU straight away because I am working in Tunisia so I don't need to pay VAT on the vehicle. I will drive the vehicle mainly...
My wife currently has Skoda Yeti. Its driving height makes it good for access - could you advise on a replacement now that Skoda no longer builds the Yeti?
Can you recommend a car to replace my 2015 Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Econetic? I'm a driving instructor covering 55k miles a year so needs to be a diesel. My current fiesta is on 162,000 miles and never had any...
Since the mid-1970s we've driven a succession of gutsy Suzuki SUVs including the original SJ410. They had manually-selectable 4WD with a low-ratio option and free-wheeling front hubs. Our current permanent...
How easy is it to get spares for a Series 2 and Series 3 Land Rover models?
I'm 75 years old and would like to buy a comfortable convertible as my last car. I'm not interested in speed but more comfort and reliability. I would also like room in the back for my three grandchildren....
I will be in the market for a nearly new car soon. I want something reliable and long-lasting. I drive a Ford Mondeo at present but would like a smaller car. A manual petrol preferably - any ideas?
I have read with interest debates on driving abroad post-Brexit with your own vehicle, but what about a hire car? This Easter we will visit friends on Corfu, as usual, picking up a hire car on arrival....
Is one missing wheel nut now an MoT fail? On a similar subject, can you still have an MoT a month before and still use the car even if it fails (unless it's considered unroadworthy) or has that changed...
I am looking for a car with a naturally aspirated engine as I dislike all turbo ones. My favourite is a Toyota GT86 - are there any other ones for under £15k
I have a mobility scooter that takes up a footprint space of four foot by two foot and I would like to get an estate car or SUV that will take the scooter lengthways across the boot of the vehicle instead...
I have a 2008 Audi TT Roadster with lots of factory fitted extras, including remote key fob roof up/down. Should I sell it or keep it in case it becomes a classic?
I’m stuck! I am looking for a vehicle (to hire at first) that needs to seat a minimum of seven adults, plus carry musical equipment (drum kit, guitars, keyboards, amplifiers, microphones and luggage, etc)...
There seems to be a lot of uncertainty surrounding voluntary MoTs, including from the DfT. What is the legal status of a voluntary MoT (for an MoT-exempt Historic vehicle)? Will I receive a pass or fail...
I'm looking to buy a small long wheelbase van that's good on fuel and the lowest on van tax. What do you suggest?
What is the best car for transporting dogs about in? For £12,000?
I am having a barn find 1952 Citroen restored in Italy. As a barn find there are no papers - I have nothing. My plan is to import it on a trailer to the UK and then work out what has to be done to make...
I would like to purchase a mid-size car for about £22,000 - what would you recommend
I am in Spain and return to UK after 29 March. If we crash out with no deal how do I get an IDP? I will drive through France and think I need a separate one there. How do I get that?
I am wondering whether I need to get my Fiat 500L TwinAir serviced at a Fiat garage or if a regular garage would do the job just as well? There isn't a warranty issue so that isn't such a factor.
I am considering purchasing a new Toyota Corolla Hybrid (and part exchanging my two year old Auris Hybrid). Given the improved range of EVs just coming on the market having 200-mile plus range (which would...
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