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Questions from May 2019
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...
I am a named driver on my wife's insurance. Her car is parked on our driveway overnight and that is stated on her insurance policy. Also named drivers are my son and his wife who live elsewhere around...
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?
My son's car is a Hyundai Tucson. He was recently involved in an accident and the other driver has admitted total blame and responsibility for the repair. The other driver's insurance company has contacted...
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 the opportunity to buy a car but apparently, it is a Cat C (S) write off. The dealer says it was only a bonnet and side panel damage - how can I find out?
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...
Can an insurance company refuse to post car insurance documents?
I have noticed that my 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.33 goes through oil. I have used genuine parts as per the last service with no help. There are no obvious signs of leaks. I was considering using a different...
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...
We have bought a Kia Picanto with a tyre inflator kit and no spare wheel. I recall you have been critical of inflator kits in the past. Do you still recommend getting a space saver spare?
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 have been advised that if my BMW 5 Series fails the test on the latest recall, that due to a shortage of replacement parts I might be furnished with a Vauxhall or similar from a rental company. The delay...
I took delivery of a new Ford Focus Estate fitted with 17-inch Michelin Primacy 4 tyres. The car had 8 miles on the odometer upon delivery. However, when I got home the tyre tread looked unusually threadbare....
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,...
My boyfriend used my car without telling me. Guess what? I got a call that he had an accident - what do I do? Am I now liable for this?
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