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Questions from March 2019
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...
Can I be fined twice for not having insurance on my car? I was not caught driving as it was just parked up.
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?
My son has been asked for all manner of paperwork by his insurer (a broker), whose quote using comparison sites was £300 less than any competitor. Now they've asked for his N.I number, a copy of his V5C...
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....
A deer lept over a hedge in front of my car and did £1300 of damage. Do I have a claim against the owners for the uninsured damage? Apparently, deer escape from the park quite often.
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’m away for a year and want to leave my car with my father-in-law. He will be keeping it on his drive and hardly driving it. How does this affect insurance? Shall I make him the registered keeper? How...
I am the main driver and registered keeper of my car, with my spouse as a named driver. Can I transfer my NCD to her or can I still continue to insure car though I have been told to stop driving by the...
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 struggling to get motor insurance because of previous insurance claims against me. How do I contest some of these claims or have them removed from my info? I can't remember who I was insured with or...
Recently a claim was made against me by a third party - I was involved in the incident not long ago, however, no damage or injury was done (confirmed by a police report). The settlement is for over £8k...
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)...
I have been driving for over 40 years and in recent times have been displaying the kind of loyalty insurance companies show to their own clients - i.e I have been switching regularly to save money and...
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...
My Land Rover Evoque has 2000 miles and is three months old. It has developed DPF engine management light failure. Can I reject the car and get my money back or swap for another product? I have read various...
I'm looking to exchange my car for a newer model and the Mercedes-Benz dealer is pushing PCP. Should I pay cash? The dealer has quoted £300 ppm over four years.
My son has received nine fraudulent car insurance claims in the last month stating that he has been involved in accidents. It would seem that his details have been sold and are being used by fraudsters...
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've got about £8k to spend on a big auto estate - so naturally the Ford Mondeo is an option. However, I've heard bad things about Ford's double clutch Powershift gearbox - tales of it failing at low mileages...
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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