Are EVs safe to drive in floods?

Having driven through some epic puddles and sections of flooded roads over the last few months how do electric cars perform in these situations? Are the motors and connections fully waterproofed?

Should I scrap my Volvo C70 or keep it?

I took my 2006 Volvo C70 into the main dealer for a check on why there is water in the boot. While there,they did a health check which came up with over £2000 worth of work. Some of this is safety-related....

Which small car has the best automatic gearbox?

What is the best small car with an auto gearbox?

Can electric cars be towed?

If an electric vehicle stops, for what ever reason, mechanical or run out of power - is it true they cannot be towed?

What small family cars would you recommend?

My son wants a car the size of a Ford Focus or Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Which would be your first and second choice and is there a car in that group he should not buy? I would very much appreciate your guidance.

Can we afford an eco-friendly car?

We currently have a diesel Skoda Superb. We are looking to change it for the most eco-friendly car we can afford. The Superb is a 2016 model with about 40,000 miles on the clock so we have that to trade...

I want to replace my Ford Fiesta with a classy, four-door hatch, what do you think of the A-Class?

I've got a very nice 2018 Fiesta ST Line X with a lot of spec on it. But, because my partner and friends have various back and mobility problems, and I need to transport grandchildren, I'm now looking...

Should I run my 2014 Focus into the ground or sell it while it's still got some value?

My 2014 Ford Focus already has about 61,000 miles and I'm considering whether I should sell and buy a used or new car, or run the Focus into the ground instead. Fuel efficiency hasn't been great as it's...

Why does a 'Radar Blocked, see Manual' message keep appearing on our dashboard?

We own a Volvo V70. On the dashboard, a message is coming up: 'Radar Blocked, see Manual'. The Cruise Control is not working. We have done as requested, it says wash the Radar Pad in the grill, but the...

Can you recommend a petrol crossover or SUV with some guts to get me up the hills where I live?

I bought a 2010 Honda CR-V last year. This was my first purchase after many years of loaning a car. However, I’m a single mum and only do short school runs and a 20 minute country lane drives to work....

Will the Jaguar X-Type become a classic eventually?

I have an excellent conditioned Jaguar X-Type 2.5 with 58,000 miles on it. Is it worth keeping as a possible future classic?

We've been on PCP for a year, can we change to HP to get a different car?

Is it possible to change from the PCP plan we are on now to trade-in for a different car on a HP plan? We've been on our current PCP for a year.

I was sold a car without being told it was Cat S - where do I stand?

I bought a car privately but when the certificate returned to me through the post, it says that the car is a Cat S. I was never told that when buying it or I would not have bought it. Where do I stand...

Would a 9-year-old van with 130,000 miles on the clock be an unwise purchase?

I have been looking at a 2011 Peugeot Expert. It's being sold at £2500 and has 130,000 miles on the clock. Is that high? Also, how long would that last me? I have a business transporting dogs back and...

My new car seems to have an issue with the paintwork - what can I do to rectify this?

I have a new Volkswagen Golf Estate with metallic paint. I purchased the car on February 1 2020 and have covered 223 miles. Today is the first day the car has been out in prolonged sunshine and I have...

If I buy a car that's advertised with no faults, but one develops and wrecks the car - is this covered by the Consumer Rights Act?

Let's say I bought a car and three months into ownership, the timing belt snaps and destroys the engine. Perhaps the water pump fails or a gearbox failure or the head gasket blows. Would these examples...

My car's glass roof blind was found to be faulty while being checked as part of a trade-in deal. Do I have to pay for it to be fixed if I didn't know?

I returned to the Ford dealership where I bought my S-Max 2.5 years ago to trade-in for a new car. I was served by the same salesman as before. He test drove the car and found no faults, then started to...

When should I change the timing belt on my 2003 Mazda MX-5?

I have a 2003 Mazda MX-5. The timing belt was changed in 2013 and the recommended change is every five years or every 50,000 miles. It has now done 94,000 miles. I could do with changing the car but worried...

Could you suggest an economical, reliable, 4WD car - which also has low BIK and low CO2 emissions?

I'm an employee who does about 18,000 - 20,000 miles a year. I'm looking for an economical, low BIK, low CO2, reliable, 4WD car that can also tow. It needs good boot space too.

Battery keeps draining and garage can't figure out what's wrong. Any ideas?

I have a friend with a Honda CR-V. It has been to the garage twice, to no avail, for repeated battery draining. I wondered if you had any advice or knowledge of any common causes for this vehicle.

When should I realistically get a timing belt replaced?

I recently had my five-year-old Skoda Fabia serviced at the Skoda dealer. It has a full service history and has always been serviced at the dealership. It's done just under 40,000 miles and the dealership...

Can you recommend a small estate car that doesn't have all the gadgets under the bonnet that cost serious money to repair?

I currently own a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI having bought in used from the main dealer. I have suffered a new clutch and DMF (fortunately under warranty) at 40k miles and now I have to fork out for an EGR...

Can you recommend a petrol van to replace my old, diesel Ford Transit?

I need to replace my 2010 Ford Transit van (diesel) for a less polluting one. Euro 6 or 6.2 maybe. My van has a capacity of eight cubic metres and carries 1.5 tonnes. Is there a petrol van of this size...

Do you think EV prices will come down, and the better ranges will be worth waiting for?

My wife and I are thinking of buying an electric car. We have a 10-year-old diesel Ford S-Max with 70,000 miles on the clock. We got it as a family workhorse when we used to tow a caravan. We'd now like...

I was sold a Euro6-compliant car, which I've now discovered isn't compliant. What can I do if I was mislead about buying the vehicle?

I have a car that was sold to me as Euro6 compliant due to the AdBlue system. However, when entering the reg number on London's ULEZ checker it states that the car is non-compliant. Is it possible this...

I want to sell my old car for a new electric vehicle. Is there a scrappage scheme for this?

I have a 12-year-old BMW that is getting expensive to keep on the road. I want to get an electric car. It needs to be one that can handle the bumpy lane I live on (full of potholes). Is there a scrappage...

Can you recommend a double-cab pick-up truck?

What's the best double-cab pick-up?

Should I buy a petrol 4x4 to tow a caravan?

I'm due to change my 2008 diesel Honda CR-V and wanted another diesel 4x4 to pull my caravan with a laden weight of around 1250kg. I would now prefer a petrol 4x4, but cannot work out what I should look...

What does electric car servicing consist of and what's the likely cost?

My Renault Zoe is coming up for its first service. It has only done 1800 miles. What is there to service and what is the likely cost? Is this going to be a very expensive car wash?

The guaranteed price of my car (when the PCP ends) is £5500. If it's actually valued at less than that, will they buy the car back from me for less?

I have been on PCP for two years of a four-year deal. The guaranteed price after four years is £5500. If I keep the car for four years, and the car is actually valued at less than the £5500, will they...

What should I look out for when buying a used Ford Fiesta Van?

What do I need to look for if buying a 2014 Ford Fiesta Van (1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 94bhp, 50,000 miles)?

I want to replace my aging Ford Ka with something reliable, but a bit more robust - what do you suggest?

I'm looking to change my car in 6-12 months time. I drive a Ford Ka, which I have had since new and it will be six years old this year. I currently drive along a lot of A and B rural roads, so I'm looking...

I want to buy a vehicle for towing but I worry about buying a diesel model because they're being phased out. What do you think?

I’m in a quandary. I'm planning to retire in the next four years and the intention was to replace my 2008 diesel Ford Mondeo with a two-year-old vehicle to tow my touring van (1400kg). What should I buy?...

Can you recommend a budget-friendly, reliable, no frills 4x4?

We're looking for a second car. Something with no frills; a proper 4x4 (rural Highlands and Islands) with a raised driving position, reliable and preferably under £5000. We are considering an old Nissan...

I have £5000 to buy a 4x4. It needs to be able to carry two dogs and do decent mileage - what's your advice?

What 4x4 with a decent MPG, which can carry two large dogs in the boot space, for a budget of £5000 would you suggest? I travel roughly 7000 miles per year, mostly on B roads and occasional dual carriageways.

I bought a car that was advertised with a full service history, but the garage now cannot find the books in question. What do I do now?

I’ve just taken delivery of a 2012 Honda Civic, which was advertised as having a full service history. The ad online had a picture of the stamped book, but the garage now cannot find the books in question....

Which small cars offer a lot of boot space?

I love my Suzuki Baleno but cannot get a new one. What would you recommend in place of an automatic Baleno? The boot space and rearview camera are massive bonuses for me.

Which small crossovers have the best ride comfort?

My wife has a 2018 Vauxhall Mokka X with 18-inch wheels. We are disappointed with the ride comfort, At slow speeds over pitted road surfaces or over speed humps it can feel as though it has solid tyres....

Wife drove off while I had our keyless fob in my pocket. Once she stopped, she then couldn't restart the car without the key. Is this an issue that manufacturers should rectify?

Why do keyless-start vehicles have key fobs that don't need to fit into an ignition type device in the vehicle to start it? Today, I got into my car and put the key fob in my pocket. After 10 miles or...

Are there any makes and models that you'd recommend or avoid for a motorhome conversion?

I'm thinking of buying a van to convert into a motorhome. As a general rule are there any makes and models that you'd recommend or avoid?

Is it possible to predict how rapidly a car will depreciate, allowing me to sell at the best time?

Is it possible to predict how rapidly a car will depreciate? I have a 2014 Mercedes C-Class Estate, which I bought when it was a year old. It had already lost about £10,000 of its original value at that...

The speedometer on my van works, but the milometer doesn't. Any ideas?

The speedometer on my 1997 Peugeot Boxer works, but the milometer doesn't. Do you know what might be the issue?

What do you think about buying a secondhand 2009 Honda Jazz automatic?

How would you rate a 2009 Honda Jazz automatic with 30,000 miles on the clock. It's being sold for £3750.