Questions from July 2019
I've been tasked with selling my mum's 1995 BMW 320i auto saloon, 67k miles, in quite good condition for a 25-year-old car, but I've no idea what to ask for it?
My husband and I are thinking of getting a car for my dad's 90th birthday. The last two he has driven have been Nissan Notes and we would have liked to go down this route again as he knows where all the...
Do deep scratch removers really work? And what is the best one if they do?
I live a flat system has four parking spaces and we have four cars. Sometimes other road users park there to go to the nearby shop. Our parking is not managed by any third party company nor is it controlled...
My son turns 17 later this month and I am looking for guidance on a first car. Our budget is £2500 and I am thinking Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Mitsubishi Colt, or Mazda 2. Which of these would be the best...
What would you recommend with a really good low bottom gear and hill-climbing ability from the budget Greek island hire car range? Is a Fiat Panda likely to hold the old Italian tradition of very low ratio...
I have a Mercedes E 220 CDI 2006 model. I have recently replaced the front and rear brake pads and fitted new brake warning sensors but a brake warning message is still highlighted on the dashboard. Is...
I have been offered a second-hand Volvo V90. The dealer says they cannot confirm its EU exhaust rating but has given me its VIN to check. How do I do that?
I have a budget of £7000 and need a reliable used car. I and need it to have lumbar support (or a car seat that is designed for comfort and can support your lower back) it must have cruise control. I am...
My wife has a much-loved MX5, complete with detachable hardtop. However, it is beginning to look as if we might need to replace it, as we are both in our 70's, I am now having difficulty getting out of...
We have 16-year-old, Honda CR-V. The car has been brilliant, virtually trouble-free, and very useful as we often have trips to the rubbish centre with garden waste. Sadly it's developing some problems...
I am interested in changing my Audi A3 TDI for a fully electric car. I need to be able to make monthly trips from north Essex to south London, Bournemouth and Birmingham. What would be your suggestions...
I want to buy a medium-sized used van. I'm torn between the Transit Mk7 or the Transporter T5. I'd like it to last me at least three years maybe five at a push. Transporters in my price range have 100k...
I work for a Parish Council and want to replace our pick-up which is four-wheel drive (a necessity for some of our sites). The Council are keen on going electric - can you get four-wheel drive pick-ups...
I am looking for a medium-sized automatic petrol car for £15,000?
I came across a 'gadget round-up' recently. One of the products recommended was a car air purifier. The article purports that when driving in traffic, pollutants build up which are not removed by the car's...
Do you have any history on the development of the 'Viggen' Saabs?
Having had a car each my wife and I now only need one car. Things to consider are, we like to buy new, we only drive about 8000 miles a year, we want a car that's fun to drive with decent acceleration,...
We would like to replace our Skoda Yeti with a second-hand automatic car that is easy to get into. Having never had an automatic and heard horror stories about some automatic gearboxes what recommendations...
Can you recommend a non-corrosive alloy wheel cleaner which will remove marks, due to brake dust?
My 18-year-old son has just passed his driving test. What car would you recommend we buy for him to start building up no claims? I would assume a very low engine below 1.0 and are thinking about keeping...
I'm looking for a used car with a low loading/no lip boot that my Labrador will be able to get into as well as reasonable leg room at the back for grandparents and a car seat. I only have £5-7k to spend...
Is it possible to ask to get double yellow lines painted outside our house to stop inconsiderate parking blocking our driveway?
With the development and promotion of persuading people to use electric cars, if you passed your driving test in an electric car would you be restricted to driving only that type of car?
What's the right engine oil for a 2009 Citroen C5 2.0-litre petrol? There are so many brands and so many different types of 5/30 and 5/40 oils but which is the right one?
My 1999 Toyota MR2 seems to be rattling/pinking under acceleration. I’ve checked the timing and its spot on at 10’ BTDC. Can you suggest any other issues that could be causing it? It was recently serviced...
Is GAP insurance available for motorhomes over 10 years old? We are interested in some for an 11-year-old camper van with only 37,000 miles on the clock. It's worth about £30k.
I took my car in for an MoT one month before it was due. My question is if the car fails its MoT can I drive it home to repair it and then return it back to the garage?
My six-year-old Skoda Superb has done 34,000 miles. I have been told that I need to replace the timing belt and I presume the water pump, is this right?
I have a holiday booked for Italy in September this year. I intend to hire a car as the resort hotel is quite a distance from the airport and private transfers are expensive. Do I require an International...
Some years ago you recommended an Isuzu Rodeo which has served me well. I now need to replace it with something similar. I have about £15k to spend and would like to know what you recommend.
My son lives in Twickenham and keeps his car in a public car park which is covered in trees. His old car had several big marks in the paintwork on the bonnet and roof caused by bird poo which is obviously...
I am considering buying a Volkswagen Kepler camper van. It comes as standard with a 102PS diesel but is it worth upgrading to a 150PS and if so to consider the DSG auto gearbox?
My wife has a Skoda FabIa Monte Carlo 1.2 TSI. She wants to hand it back and purchase something more sporty for around £10K. Her annual mileage is around 10,000. We wonder what you would suggest?
In a recent reply to a question you recommended a Lexus NX200 Hybrid as a good reliable car but I think I noticed that this is not a plug in hybrid. I was wondering if it is possible/economic to convert...
I have the chance to buy a 1985 Renault 11 TSE left-hand drive. Are there any particular problematic things to look for with this car and could it become a modern classic?
The display in my car tells me a statutory vehicle inspection is due. Is this applicable in the UK? What does this involve if required?
I have recently purchased a one-owner 19-year-old Jaguar S-Type in very good condition but do not have garage space for it. Is there a Car Paint Protection firm you can recommend to try to help keep it...
We currently have a 1 series BMW and with a rear facing child seat in the back, the front seat is unusable for long journeys as there is so little leg room, even for my wife who is 5ft 1. What is the smallest...
Can a clutch and fly wheel burn out at 1700 miles and then again at 5000 miles after a new one is fitted?
Where can I find a garage in the Reading area to change the transmission fluid in my 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 CDI?
Please could you advise on a car that would be cheap to insure for a 19-year-old as a first car and that would also double as a second family runaround. It would be helpful to have a reasonable boot for...
What is the best used family car for £12,000 with three full seats in the back and a good boot?
I am looking for a reliable and economical SUV to pull a 4 or 5 berth caravan. What do you suggest?
I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I do around 7000 miles a year, many of them short runs of less than 20 miles. The car I’m looking at is approximately £6000 more than it’s pure petrol equivalent. It looks...
I am looking to change my car. I need an economical low emissions engine with some room as I go fishing and camping. At the moment I have a Meriva which has been a fairly good car but now 10 years old....
How do I prove an unregistered ex-military lorry for export is not stolen?
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