Questions from February 2020
How are you able to tell if a turbo is not working on a Volkswagen caddy 1.9 diesel? My van is losing power and smoking when I rev the engine. It also wants to stall when I try to pull away.
I'm thinking of buying a second-hand automatic Honda Jazz. What do I need to be aware of?
What's the best small car for reliability and running costs with an auto gearbox? I want to buy something that's nearly new for £10,000.
My Mum is in her 70s and a good driver (recently done a refresher course). She would like some advice on what car to buy to replace her ageing Ford Focus (2007). Her requirements include: manual gearbox,...
I'm considering buying an electric car. I've spotted that the latest Renault Zoe has a ground clearance of 120mm. This seems relatively low; I'd be concerned how well the car could cope with the speed...
Can you tell me where I can get the radio code for my 2010 model Ford Focus?
I will be away from 03/05/20 (too early for its MoT) until 05/06/20 (after MoT expiry date). Any way out of this conundrum?
Does the latest Peugeot 208 and electric e-208 have room in the boot for a full size spare wheel?
I want to buy a medium size SUV, can you tell me which model is best for handling?
We need a new or nearly new reliable small car. It must have an automatic gearbox, 4/5 doors, petrol engine and be large enough for long 200-mile trips. We currently have a 2001 Toyota Yaris, which is...
On selling an almost new car, what refund should the DVLA give? The normal cost or the first-year road tax inflated amount?
I got a PCN while parking in a marked parking bay. This parking bay is along a path with a drop kerb which is what my ticket was for - obstructing a drop kerb. Is this legal as it’s a marked parking bay?
I’m looking for occasional European cover for my 1997 Ford Scorpio Cosworth. Can you help?
I have not re-gassed the aircon on my 1999 BMW 7 Series in four years but it is still ice cold. Should it be checked anyway?
My uncle, who is sadly now suffering from demetia, has a petrol (1270 cc) 1984 Cherry which we'd like to sell on his behalf. It's currently garaged in West London, has been well looked after and has done...
Could you please advise on the value of a 1991 Rolls Silver Spirit with 79,000 miles?
Which is the best tyre dressing to use? I have got Autoglym tyre dressing but it's not up to much. I would like the tyres to look black and glossy.
My father has a Volkswagen Beetle 1200cc which is reasonably good condition (for its age). At 96 he can no longer drive and wishes to sell the car. He bought it from new. Bearing in mind the age of the...
I love the Land Rover Defender. Is it worth still buying one?
I've been riding bikes for about 50 years and have owned most of the well known makes. Currently I have a Harley which is fun. I've done a few trips around Europe on it and previous bikes. However, I'm...
My wife got free car tax when she got PIP when she had her private car. She now has a car on the Mobility scheme. Can we use her entitlement for free road tax on our other car that she has use of?
I would like to buy a three-year-old ex Motability SEAT Alhambra. Other than going to my local SEAT dealership is there anywhere else I should try?
Round here (rural Lincolnshire) the roads are filthy with mud from tractors and could be pressure washed just about every day. Is there a product that can be sprayed on after jet washing to remove the...
Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? I am reluctant to have one hard wired or have cables going all around and used with cigarette lighter socket.
I bought a car advertised as 'drives great'. On my way home from buying it I found it a death trap at higher speeds and a mechanic checked it and said it is unfit to drive due to recalls not being addressed...
Will a 16-inch rim space saver be acceptable on my Mazda MX5 with 17-inch wheels?
I'm thinking of buying a one-year-old BMW 118i from a car supermarket with 10k miles on the clock. The car supermarket says the car was bought at auction. I was surprised that such a new car would have...
Is there a city car with a decent auto box left?
I travel 250 miles a week for work, then weekend driving too. Most of my driving is stop start infuriating M6 traffic, hardly ever breaking the 40mph level. Is it worth me getting say a Tesla Model 3 as...
How much will it cost to charge a BMW 225xe from flat, please?
Can you help with advice on a family car - preferably an estate or SUV for around £7k? Safety and reliability are more important than gadgets.
I've got three kids, two pretty tall teenagers and one in a child seat. We use the rear seats a lot on short journeys and occasionally for journeys over an hour and a half. What should I get if I want...
What's the best compact SUV that has a good real mpg, yet punchy (say 10 seconds 0-60mph or less) yet over 39mpg city drive. Also that as a nearly new, so no older than 2018 and would cost no more than...
All I require in a car is speed, comfort and style. The only gadgets I need are air-con, electric windows and navigation. I don't want loads of sensors and pedestrian airbags, lane change and all the modern...
Please can you give me some advice about van signage? What are my options and is there removable signage?
I bought a used car privately and it developed a fault when I drove it home, can I do anything about it?
What should we do if we break down in the live lane of a Smart motorway? Should we ring 999, for example?
We have a 2014 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet with 40k miles on the clock. The car has recently developed a clutch judder when pulling away in first gear after the car has stood all night. After the initial...
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