Questions from May 2019
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...
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...
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?
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?
My Kia Carens is due for its first MoT. Do I need to take it to a Kia dealership or can I take it to my local garage without invalidating the warranty?
Why are cars with sat nav sought after? My 18-month-old SEAT Ibiza's map needs an update. The dealer told me they don't do it. He said people go online to try but it costs £139 and some people "brick"...
My 2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 D now has 65000 miles on the clock and I intend keeping it for a few more years yet. Apart from a regular yearly service is there anything I should plan for that will ensure it continues...
Are there any cars with keyless entry, where the keyless entry facility can be disabled? So I can use a remote fob and press a button to unlock instead. Faraday cages for keys aren't sufficient for me.
I am after - among many other spare parts - a driver's side wing mirror (right-hand side) for a 1986 Audi 100CD but I am having significant difficulty finding one. Have you any suggestions?
We have had a 1994 Volvo 940 LPT SE estate in the family for about 15 years It has been at times a second or third family car, not a heavy load lugger or working car. Now we have to consider selling it,...
I have found a Morris 8 Series E 1946 that has been locked away in a garage for 20+ years. Where can I buy parts i.e brake cables, fuel pump and a new battery?
I am considering buying a 2016 Mazda MX-5 convertible. I do not have a garage, so it will live on my drive for 365 days, although it will be used daily. What can I do to minimize the effects of rain, snow...
I have a Porsche 911 Cabriolet with a blue roof that I want to clean. What is the best product to use?
My niece has a 2007 Land Rover Freelander 2 and her local garage has told her that the differential has gone. She has been told that it will cost in excess of £1000 to put right - a sum she can ill afford....
I need to buy a car to replace my poorly Kia Sedona. Is there a realistic petrol large family car? We need seven full-size seats plus boot space (the Sedona was great on this) but would like to avoid diesel...
I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty grinding noise when engaging drive (like not using...
I have a 2018 Nissan Leaf Tekna and cannot find a dog guard for it anywhere - neither can my main dealer garage. He told me to look online, but I have no joy. I want a well-fitting dog guard to safely...
Many years ago I drove an MGB GT which was basically two seats plus a shelf, but handy for a small dog. I now am looking for a more up to date sporty soft top car with similar features. What do you recommend?...
What car would you suggest for a trip around Europe (two months long)? Our budget is £3000 to £4000.
I want to replace my Mercedes Vito which is a 3.0-litre CDI 120. But today no one sells 3.0-litre vans?
Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer? The car will be used for infrequent short journeys to pickup furniture, logs and building materials with the occasional longer trip. Ideally,...
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