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I have a 2007 Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. My battery lights flash up intermittently until I accelerate, then it goes off. The battery light isn't illuminated as long as I keep the main lights on. Any ideas...
What small/medium used car would you recommend? I need an automatic a very maximum budget of £10,000.
How can I check the service history on a used car?
The driver’s seat is very low on my Jaguar S-Type. I am only 5’4” and can hardly see over the bonnet. Any suggestions?
I'm looking for a cheap second hand five-door family hatchback on a budget of around £2000. I will be travelling 1000 miles per month with a mixture of urban and motorway. Could you please advise me as...
I have just seen a 2004 Saab 9.3 Aero 2.0-litre for sale (68,000 miles only) for £1995. Would you say this was a bargain?
I have just received a blue badge for my son under the newly revised rules for awarding blue badges. I have read about blue badge theft and seen the lock based products available for them - though reviews...
At the moment I live in Portugal and due to the Brexit situation, the advice was to exchange my British driving licence for a Portuguese one. This I have done with no problem but as we come over to the...
We own a 1999 Smart Limited 1. I believe there were only 7500 of these Limited 1 specials produced. How many are still-on-the-road today and what sort of valuation could we expect to achieve if sold....
We're a two-car family, but as both of us are retired our Honda Civic Jordan now only does a 1000 miles a year. It's a one owner, garaged, 66,000 miles, FSH, recent rolling road test reveals in great condition,...
Is It possible to buy a hybrid SUV that can tow a 2000kg caravan?
Is it worth buying a new petrol car with the climate change movement suggesting that fossil fuels need to be eradicated as soon as possible?
I drive 4000 miles a year mainly in London. Which is the best new car to purchase - petrol/petrol hybrid or electric?
My BSA was registered in October 1979. When does it become eligible for historic status as far as DVLA is concerned? Their website suggests they have only got up to January 1979.
Will it be okay to fit a starter from a Morris Minor to Wolseley 1500?
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely there is no efficiency gained? For a PHEV, I...
I’ve just had my BMW X6 serviced. They stated that my four brake pads are between 5.6 mm and 9mm and that BMW recommends changing them at 5mm. What is the legal requirement for changing them as opposed...
My car failed its MoT with a "do not drive until repaired" instruction due to a bulge on the inner wall of the nearside rear tyre. I have no dispute with the finding and immediately had the tyre replaced....
I am looking for a small car for my daily commute, which is about 1200 miles a month. Can you please suggest a suitable care for that for not more than £12,000?
Will there be a new MINI model based on the new BMW 1 Series?
I have a car on SORN and need to use it. It has no MoT so how do I get it to a garage to be tested? Do I need to insure it?
My 2010 Hyundai ix35 has indicators in the door mirrors. One has failed. Does this mean that the car will fail its next MoT?
With the increasing theft of catalytic converters from parked cars, is there really anything the average motorist can do to protect their vehicle?
My car is 18 months old and still under warranty. Its service is due and I'm booked in to my local mechanic (not the Volkswagen franchise) because he's £83 cheaper. He will use genuine Volkswagen parts,...
I have three pressure gauges, each of which shows a different pressure taken at the same time on the same tyre. Can you recommend an accurate one?
Having had the disappointing experience of being side-swiped by a lorry and the driver then claiming it was my fault, it's time to get a dash cam. One thing that bothers me, though, is that if I mount...
I am considering buying a Jaguar S-Type 2005 described as in 'pristine' condition for £7999 from a specialist dealer. The vehicle has done 30000 miles and has a full service history. What should I be aware...
The offside daytime running light on my 2016 Kia Cee'd intermittingly flickers. If this condition occurred during it's MoT would this be a failure?
My wife is looking to change her ageing Ford Fiesta for a small city car with higher seating than the Fiesta to aid entry - any ideas please?
We have a Golf GTI performance edition (2017 model) and love it to bits. The firm ride is great for the times when you want to push on. But - we find the ride is too firm/harsh when driving normally and...
Do you know which, if any, small/medium crew vans with five or six seats have easily removable rear seats or totally fold away rear seats to create a flat cargo area?
Do you have any advice as to why my Citroen Xsara 1.4 petrol won’t rev properly? I’ve changed the throttle body and added fuel treatment. It runs and drives but it just won’t give a full rev as if it’s...
Where do I locate glow plug relay on my Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI?
I have a 2012 BMW 520d. The battery is the original and would not start the car after not being used for two weeks. It's fine when I use the car regularly. Is this a job I can do myself, or does the battery...
I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible and it has started running warmer on longer journeys. The water and engine oil are topped up. It normally runs at above 85 degrees then shoots up to 100 degrees,...
I was adamant in buying a Honda Jazz for my wife as this ticks the boxes with the size, price and spec of the car. Now after reading some of the reviews about the i-Shift gearbox I'm getting convinced...
I am in the market for a new car in the next six months. The one thing stopping me from progressing a purchase is the uncertainty of the death knell of ICE cars and being unsure of what technology to go...
Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and secondly what to use to protect them from corrosion?
Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger and boost for a Jaguar XK?
I need a cheap to run petrol vehicle on a budget of £3000 which is suitable for the London ULEZ and also needs to carry a moped in the back. Rear seats are unimportant as they can be removed.
I’m looking for some advice before buying a Nissan NV200 to convert to a camper. I am looking for vans with a tailgate. There are suddenly a lot of 2016 available, I’m assuming as the three-year warranty...
I'm seeking a used small car to replace an ageing Nissan Micra. Preferably one that doesn't go wrong very often and is low cost to fix when it does. What models do you suggest?
What’s the best way to sell my low mileage TR6 in winter? Or should I wait for spring?
I have a Volkswagen T5 T28 van that has been converted to a camper van, the logbook has been changed by the DVLA and now states body type: Motor Caravan and the vehicle category is N1. What are the speed...
What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol and diesel vehicles will be absolutely illegal...
I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this?
Is a Honda Prelude Mk5 worth buying as a classic car?
Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate, L-reg, 3.0-litre petrol, which has failed its MoT?
We have two insurance policies which are both in my wife's name as she has driven for a lot longer than me. Policy one is for a car with her as the main named driver and me as another which only does a...
What would you recommend for a young lady who has recently passed her test and has a budget of £7000 to £8000? Reliability is important.
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