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Questions from May 2019
Is it worth buying a classic car from Japan? What duty will I pay?
I'm looking for a used hybrid car for around £18,000. Which do you recommend for all-round performance, style, comfort and best value?
I`m thinking of buying a Morris Minor (later model 1962 onward ) fitted with the uprated 1098cc engine. Apart from corrosion, what significant mechanical problems best these vehicles?
I was reversing down a narrow road on the left-hand side in my van. There were cars parked all the way down the right-hand side of the road. A car that was parked there decided to pull out and I bumped...
I have lived at my house for 22 years and never had a line outside my house. Around 2012 the council painted one and I complained and it was removed. Now they are trying to do it again. What can I do?
I'm trying to find a good quality/secure steering wheel lock for a 1972 Porsche 911. The steering wheel diameter is 40cm. Any advice?
I have a light scratch mark on the bonnet of my car from some grit left on a sponge - it's not deep. Can you recommend something to polish it out?
A friend has asked by advice on returning their 1992 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4WD back to roadworthy condition. It is in immaculate original condition but has spent the last 18 years standing in a garage....
If an insurance policy has specific misfuelling cover, would claiming to have the tank drained be counted as a claim or be treated like a replacement windscreen and not count as a claim?
I am looking for a cheap estate for around £5000 - what would you recommend? I'm looking at a Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Auris, Peugeot 308 or Renault Megane.
I am looking for a recommended garage/specialist to top up the air conditioning on a 2004 Toyota Corolla in the Poole, Dorset area
I bought a 2018 Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 petrol in January 2019. I have now topped up the oil three times since January. A Citroen mechanic told me that I’ll need to top up 500cl every 500 miles. This seems...
I have a 1960 Ford Prefect police car and want to know if iI can drive it on the roads with the signage on? Or must I remove all signs before each journey to a classic car event?
My car was in a smash and is being rebuilt. It's a Toyota Celica 1999 st200 1.8 coupe but I couldn't get the right bumper so put one on from a 1995 st202. The original st200 grill doesn't fit the st202...
I have a mobile food trailer that has been modified for my business. The maximum axle weight on the chassis is 1500kg. Is it okay to tow this or do I need to go to a weigh bridge to check it? Will the...
I recently bought an 8-year-old car from a national chain. The car has a full main dealer history and is in generally very good condition. There were a number of minor issues with the car that they promised...
I bought a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from a Mercedes dealer in April 2016. It has a Euro5 engine so is liable to the ULEZ charge. I believe I have been sold it fraudulently as according to legislation...
I cover about 7000 miles per year. Can you suggest a hybrid or all-electric replacement for my MINI One?
I have a Skoda Yeti 1.9 TDI I bought six months ago. In those six months the diesel particulate filter light has come on on three occasions - it is true that I don't do many miles and drive it like a diesel,...
I am going to look at a Vauxhall Cavalier SRi redtop car and I wanted to know what I should be looking out for and what sort of questions I should be asking?
I have a domestic and social car insurance policy. If I take fellow bowls members to away matches and accept a contribution towards petrol costs will I be covered by my insurance policy?
What is the best product for repairing minor scratches on paintwork from road chippings? And is there any product for protecting the bodywork from being scratched in the first place?
What is a reasonable point at which to replace flexible brake hoses? I have a low mileage 1998 MGF in excellent condition and with a well documented service history. While it has had brake fluid changes...
Is insuring a Cat N vehicle more expensive and if so so by what percentage? My vehicle was hit from behind at low speed (about 10mph) with very little damage sustained. It has been deemed a Cat N write...
What would be a good reversing camera to fit to my car? A friend of mine has been using a micro camera with an app on his phone which works well and another has a setup only NASA could have designed so...
Are bull bars now illegal? I want to fit a front bar because people are forever bumping me on our street.
Will a 2002 petrol car fail its MoT if the engine management light is illuminated?
My WW2 Jeep is taking me to Normandy with a group from the Military Vehicle Trust from the 1st to the 10th June for the 75 anniversary of D day. The MVT says I should have a Green Card but my insurance...
I have had my insurance cancelled for doing 90mph in a 60mph zone. However, I know for a fact I have never sped to such as speed, I have also had no pre-warning of cancellation. Nor have I had any warning...
We are looking to buy a vehicle to tow our twin-axle caravan. Preferably two to three years old. We have about £25k to spend. What can you recommend?
I have been told that it is company policy for me to take my work-issued laptop home each night from the office where I work. I travel to and from the office in my own car (not a company provided vehicle)...
What would you recommend to remove the "shiny" slippery feel on a leather steering wheel?
Unfortunately, my windscreen was covered in a fine layer of sand and cement dust. I did not realise and used the screen wash to clean what I thought was a dirty screen. The result is fine scratches which...
I’m contemplating buying a Jaguar C-type replica. Is this a good future investment?
How do I remove sticky residue from my windscreen? It's the result of a parking ticket being removed left with the sticky substance on the screen.
I am thinking of replacing our ageing petrol runabout with a used EV of similar size. I notice a number of Renault Zoe models and similar with under 50k miles on offer for around £7-8k, mostly with a hire...
Is there a difference in performance between colours on brake calipers? Is red, or green better than black for example? Does the motor industry have particular engineering standards that apply to these...
I would like to get a dash cam in the range £80 to £120. I want it to have WiFi and be able to connect to a desktop computer. I would like it to record GPS data as well. I want the microphone to be able...
Which is the best rubber conditioner which can be used both for rubber seals on doors as well as for rubber pipes to prevent it for deteriorating?
I bought a can of petrol but some leaked out of the cap and the smell in the car is dreadful. What can help?
Someone keyed a deep scratch into my car door. Are there any recommended products to repair this or will I have to have the entire door resprayed professionally?
I will take delivery of a new Jaguar XFin a couple of weeks. One downside is the thought that the keyless entry system may allow determined thieves to steal the car. Is my new car more or less vulnerable...
Will disabling the keyless entry through the menu in a car and using the keyfob manually make any difference to security in my 2018 Focus ST?
I’m in the process of clearing my windscreen washers on my Ford C-MAX which has been reduced to a dribble. I’ve used all types of solution over the years with no problems and was wondering if there is...
Do you know how the law works if I park outside the gate of my own driveway only obstructing myself?
Do you know how the law works if I park outside the gate of my own yard, only obstructing myself? The pavement ends, then there is my yard entrance, then the pavement starts again. When I'm across the...
We feel we need to purchase a steering lock for our Nissan NV200 campervan, which is the most secure type for this kind of steering wheel please?
I have a 2012 Skoda Fabia SE Plus. Can you please tell me if it can be retro-fitted with parking sensors?
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