Is it worth spending money on a 20-year-old Volvo or is it just good for spares?

My sister has a 1998 Volvo 740 GL SR Sedan with 190,000 miles on the clock. The MoT and tax are due to run out next month. It runs well but the engine does need a good service and the bodywork, although...

Can I fit a Thatcham approved tracking system myself?

My classic car insurance company requires a Thatcham approved tracking system to be installed in my car. One of the classic car magazines did a feature on a Category S7 system (Trackstar TM470) which is...

I've found a car I like but don't like the last bit of the number plate - can the dealer change it?

I've found a car I like but don't like the last bit of the number plate (KLL) - it looks like kill. Can the dealer change the number plate for me? It's a 68 plate car, so another 68-plate will be fine....

What insurance do I need for offering test drives in a car I'm selling?

I am about to sell my vehicle privately. What insurance is needed for a test drive? I have spoken to my insurers (plus others) and have got several different versions of information. Most often it seems...

What's the difference between a BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV?

I have been viewing July's sales figures and I'm confused by the BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV classifications. Could you please give me an example of each?

Why won't my Focus go into first or second gear?

Any ideas why my focus won't go into first and second gear? It drives perfectly fine in third, fourth and fifth gears.

My Fiesta has a leaking water pump - is replacing it a big job to do myself?

My 2011 Fiesta has a leaking water pump. Is replacing it a big job to do myself?

Does our petrol van require AdBlue?

I have recently bought a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.0 TSI and have just noticed a small factory label on the top left windscreen, stating "this vehicle requires AdBlue". Is this correct, as I was led...

What pick ups are registered as M1 rather than commercial vehicles?

Are any double cab pick ups or dual purpose vehicles registered as M1 rather than light commercial vehicles? And if so what models.

Can you recommend a four-wheel electric mobility scooter that will fit in a saloon?

Can you recommend a four-wheel electric mobility scooter that would fold easily into the boot of my Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

What are the most likely causes of an ABS warning light?

The ABS warning light and message has started appearing on my 2006 Volvo XC90 What are the most likely causes and how can I avoid the garage simply replacing the whole system, which I expect would be extremely...

Is it safe to mix normal and reinforced tyres on different axles?

I have recently bought a 2010 Honda Civic 1.8 on 225/45 R17 wheels. It came with a mixture of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres - reinforced/XL on the front and normal on the back. The ride is rubbish and noisy...

How much is my Mk2 Volkswagen Golf worth?

How much should I ask for a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf automatic with 60,000 miles and one owner prior to me. It has the original cassette player, a full-service history, four new tyres and a year's MoT. A littlegem...

What's the best car for a bad back?

We have a budget of £2500 max and require a car with a raised seat, automatic and a 1.2 to 1.6-litre engine. Can you recommend anything? I have had back surgery and require a soft suspension vehicle that...

How can I get an owner's manual for my motorhome?

A few months ago I purchased a motorhome from one of the UK's largest caravan and motorhome companies. There was no cab manual provided when the vehicle was handed over to me. I have now asked the manufacturer...

Can I add my son to my car insurance if he hasn't passed his test yet?

I want my son to have my car but I will be the main driver as he hasn't passed his test yet. What is the correct way to do this if we are at the same address?

Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys?

Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys? Are hybrids the way to go in replacing a car that you intend to keep for a while?

I was sold a car that turned out to be an ex-rental car - can I seek damages?

I bought a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport for over £34K from a main Land Rover. We discovered that the whole of the nearside had been repainted . We complained to the dealer which bought the car back...

I'm moving house - do I need to inform my insurer of an address change immediately?

I’m moving house in August from an urban to a rural address, some 70 miles away. My car insurance renewal is due some 19 days later. Would it be cheaper to let the existing insurance run to its end and...