Questions from June 2019
We have a budget of between £15 - £20k and are looking for a nearly new (around 2 years warranty remaining) vehicle. We cover around 10k miles a year - mostly A roads. If it were the Honest John's teams...
I own a Honda Jazz 2014 EX Auto. Would I be able to tow a caravan? If so what weight?
What would you say are the best cars that can go off-road, drive in snow and carry a large dog in the boot? And are also reliable and under £40k?
I am over 70 years old - how heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence?
Does having a first MoT performed early fix that as the date? Or is it okay if done within a month of the due date?
My wife's Range Rover Evoque was stolen last week. Her next car really ought to be all electric. She liked the height of the Evoque, a lot. She is short and very uncomfortable in my Tesla Model S. A Leaf...
I've always liked the Toyota MR2. I know someone selling one, on an 05 plate, with low mileage (20,000 miles only), but it has been kept outside in all weathers for many years. I suspect your advice would...
If I buy a car through a broker and the supplier is some distance from my residence do I have to take it back there for routine servicing and more importantly for repairs etc under guarantee?
My daughter is looking for a seven-seater to transport her three children (2, 8 & 10 years old) and often friends. Against my advice, she bought a 2008 XC90, and predictably this was a classic diesel disaster...
I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I intend to keep the vehicle for five years and I do 15000 miles per year. I am a little concerned at battery deterioration in the latter years. How much charge am I likely...
I would like to know what EU rating my BMW 520d is? It's registered 2012, but the VC5 left column K type approval number is e1*2007/46*0363*05. I read on one of your forums that this is where I am supposed...
I plan to over winter my old Morris Minor in an underground car park that has no source of electric power or light. What do you suggest I do to preserve the battery so it will start after three or four...
I generally buy a used car with around 20k miles and run it for 6/7 years before replacing. At the moment I'm looking at buying a Mercedes E220d estate for around £20k. Is this a really bad idea? The general...
A relative has had an illness recently and hasn't driven for about three months. His car is parked up on his drive. He's not likely to be able to drive for a while yet, but doesn't want to get rid of the...
My friend has a 1991 Mercedes 260E and needs a new radiator. Any suggestions where he can get one that is new or good condition?
I am a new driver in my late 20s looking for a second-hand automatic car. I learnt to drive on a manual, but with the amount of traffic in my area, a manual is sheer punishment. I am looking to stay below...
I have an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems and is looking to leasing a car through the Motability scheme. At present, she has a 10-year-old Honda Jazz that she finds difficulty getting...
What's the best estate car with a decent flat floor to carry a mobility scooter?
What are the respective pros and cons of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines?
How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? It has 43,000 miles on the clock. I am familiar with the Autosleeper conversion
I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg. The Nissan X-Trail also comes up but the salesperson...
I currently lease a Nissan panel van NV200 with rear folding seats and no side window. I don't know if that's called a crew van or combi van but the lease finishes soon and I need to replace it with either...
How easy is it to change the original lights, bumper etc on a 1999 Discovery 2 to the facelift versions? I just bought a V Reg Disco and am having trouble finding a bumper so might look at upgrading lights...
Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale sign on it. Do we need to tax, and insure it? Also,...
My insurance company require me to install a car tracker. I have been surprised at the cost from a main supplier. Over £1000 in three years of subscription. Can you advise me on a low cost car tracker...
My work colleague has had problems with the DPF blocking up on his 2012 Mondeo. He has had the DPF removed and been told it is only illegal to remove the DPF on cars made in 2014 or later. Is this correct?
My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment and we live 160 miles away. I have suggested getting...
I need to change cars as my working and domestic use is changing. My domestic local use suits an EV but my work use a diesel for a 10,000/30,000 split. The local mileage is short family taxi runs, groceries...
I am about to get my Kia Soul serviced. If I do not use a main dealer will this cancel my seven-year warranty? What would a main dealer charge?
What is it a 1995 Lotus Elan S2 worth? One owner, FSH and less than 35,000 miles with a new lid last autumn.
Both my Renault R16s are almost 50 years old and have tax exemption as they are registered as historic. Do I need to fill in a V112 form as well? Furthermore is it legal to drive in the EU (France) and...
Have found an old 1970s Fiat 500L in the garage of a person I'm executor for. It's been stored for about 15 years after a poor respray and some engine pieces taken off so it can't run it. How could I check...
I own a coin and would like to know more about it and what it was for? It's got on it Austin Rover Longbridge and on the other side is forge and foundry 1905-1987.
I am thinking about buying a 1989 Citroen 2CV as a company car, to take advantage of the Classic car rules. The car would cost around £7000 so would be well under the £15,000 limit. The list price was...
What car is large enough with a boot to fit a 33" x 13" wheelchair and has low access?
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