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Questions from July 2019
What is the best product to restore black plastic mouldings to the original colour and shine?
Earlier this year I came off my motorbike at a low speed causing some minor damage to my bike. Nobody else was involved. I called the insurer who determined over the phone to class the bike as a write-off...
My son is to attend a speed awareness course - his insurer states that the Insurance Ombudsmen says he does not have to declare it on an insurance application but I think this is sailing close to the wind....
The front tyres on my Volvo V60 Cross Country need replacing (currently Michelin X Green Primacy 3 235/50 R18 101W) which are the same as the back tyres. Would you recommend replacing them with another...
I bought a one previous owner 2015 Honda HR-V 2015 and the clutch has burnt out at 26000 miles. How do I get the main dealer to agree that clutch must have been very worn when they sold it?
I am thinking about buying a 2000 Audi TT Convertible. The car has done 29,000 miles with a FSH and is the 225bhp model. The garage are asking £6995, is this a fair price and do you think this car may...
I have been offered a 1982 Renault 4 GTL but it has no paperwork. The car is in Spain on UK-plates. Can I somehow get new papers for this car so I can use it in Spain? The owner lives in London and can't...
Someone who I know asked me for driving lessons in a car he purchased. He had learner driver insurance and I was a named driver on the policy. He had an accident, hitting another car and writing both vehicles...
I plan to drive someone else's car by invitation in the USA (and through into Canada) as part of a trip we are taking later this year. They have checked with their insurance company who say as long as...
I am in the process of changing my car. The new one has a lower insurance rating than the previous one. Over the last 10 years I have not paid more than £250 for comprehensive insurance. When seeking to...
Can there really be any difference in engine oils with specification 5W/30 and that meet ACEA C3 for diesel cars? I see that several oil manufacturers produce engine oils for specific cars, eg. VW cars,...
My son has recently passed his test and I am about to add him to my car insurance. We will switch to a black box company to get a better price. I also think it would be a good idea to add a dash cam (front...
My wife was involved in an accident this morning (not her fault) and the local Volvo dealer wants us to use an accident management company and says not to inform our insurer. Surely this is not correct...
I have just recently had a seizure and have been advised not to drive and notify the DVLA. I have two cars, both insured for additional drivers. Would it be okay for theses named drivers to carry on driving...
I have a one-year-old Mercedes C200 in Celonite Grey paint. What polish or wax would you recommend?
I've just received an email from my Skoda garage asking to book my car in for a cambelt and water pump replacement. What mileage should this happen on a June build 2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI that has done...
My son lost his van keys and two days later it was stolen. It was an incomplete conversion to a campervan. This happened about two months ago and the insurer has still not given any indication of a settlement....
My 2013 Ford Mondeo which I have owned for three years and never had any problems with, has recently got water in the footwell on the driver's side. There is no coolant leak. Any idea where this is getting...
You've got some great information on dashcams, however, I'm after a specific sort. I have a Fiat 124 Spider and so there's not much room in there and I don't want to block any of my vision. Therefore,...
How do I get a valuation for my car? It's a 1996 Bentley Continental R with 46000 miles and all MoTs for last 14 years. I have owned it for the last 11 years.
Is the Stoplock Pro steering wheel lock suitable for motorhomes?
I am buying a new car in October and wish to fit a dash cam. I've looked at various comparison sites and wonder what, in your opinion, gives a good value for money and specification.
I have recently acquired a 2005 Audi A2 1.6 FSI S Line which I believe is very rare in this format. There are plenty of S Line A4 and A6 models but few A2 models. Can you tell me the answer please?
Can you recommend a reasonably priced OBD scanner for a 2012 Suzuki Swift?
During the last fuel scare many years ago I purchased two jerry cans and filled them with diesel. The cans have not been opened. Is the diesel in them okay to use? If not how do I dispose of it?
I have recently part-exchanged a 30-month-old BMW X1, after one year of ownership, for a Jaguar E-Pace. I originally bought the car as an Approved Used BMW from a main dealer and was told that the service...
My nearly three-year-old Vauxhall Astra seems noisy. The noise appears to be coming from the rear and varies depending on speed and road surface. Could the reason be the tyres or wheel bearings?
I am going to be hiring a car in Switzerland in September for a week. I've never driven abroad, I do have 30 years of UK experience. Do I need a driving permit and I read somewhere about a pass for motorways?...
I need to sell my camper conversion LDV Pilot. It is a W reg and the head gasket has blown. Can you advise what to expect as an offer or to scrap, please?
My car failed its MoT due to a power steering pipe/hose leaking. I have been told that this is a very expensive repair due to inaccessibility. It is a low mileage 2001 Ford Ka and I am reluctant to part...
I am selling my old 19 year old Honda Civic Aerodeck Estate 1.8 VTI petrol, for parts or restoration. It's on SORN but has no MoT due to corrosion. Would you know of any clubs that would be interested?
Like most modern vehicles, my 2016 BMW 3 Series service history is stored digitally and the dealer tells me the car key can even tell how much fuel is in the tank. If I were to sell my car privately at...
I own a Suzuki Vitara and the Suzuki technician reports that all four tyres are wearing on the inside more than the rest of the tyre. He recommends wheel alignment immediately. As my car has only done...
When I take my keyless entry key out of the Faraday pouch to gain entry and drive, can my key still be cloned at the point of use?
My 1973 Triumph Stag is off the road at the moment, so it is difficult to get an agreed value for insurance purposes. It is not in the best condition, so I think using the market value might be reasonable...
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...
In a national newspaper recently they made a statement saying that branded petrol is no better than fuel bought at supermarkets. I know that you are an advocate of good grade fuel and as such, I have been...
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?
My 2012 BMW 320d ED auto has now covered more than 250,000km of mainly motorway driving. Should the gearbox oil be replaced?
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 car was recovered from France to the UK after an automatic gearbox failure. The vehicle was "dropped off a forklift truck" at a storage depot run by Nationwide Assistance Group in the UK while waiting...
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...
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