Is it a bad idea to buy a car online without test driving it?

I've seen a used car I like the look of on a main dealer's website. I've spoken to a sales person, agreed a price and a price for my part exchange. I was willing to place a deposit on it and exchange cars...

Will my car fail its MoT if the boot doesn't open?

The boot won't open on my 2003 Citroen C5. Is that an MoT failure?

Can I request a Scottish registration plate from the dealer?

When registering a new car, is it possible for the garage to request it is registered in an area away from where I live? I would like to have a Scottish registration plate number.

My new car has rust marks on it. Should the dealer fix this issue?

I just bought a new Volkswagen Golf. I polished the car as it felt slightly gritty on parts of the roof. When working on the roof, I saw some rust marks on the driver's side side where the roof meets the...

I want to buy a British-built car that would benefit the UK market. Can you recommend one?

Our Hyundai Tucson PCP deal is up later this year and post-Coronavirus, I can see the benefits of buying British. Recognising that being assembled in the UK may not mean the parts are from the UK, can...

Why is my car's battery losing charge?

I have a 2015 Golf 2.0 TDI that has done 35,000 miles and been serviced by Volkswagen since new. I've owned the car for 13 months. I've noticed the battery is losing its charge. It is normally driven on...

I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest?

I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old and a dog and we spend most of our time on the...

What's the best way to restore hazy headlights?

The clear plastic headlamp covers on my Toyota Yaris have become hazy with age. What product should I use on it?

If I have a puncture in a runflat tyre, do all four need replaced?

I check my tyre pressures each week and have discovered a very slow puncture on one of my BMW 320i front tyres. They are BMW-approved run flats. I know run flats are not meant to be repaired and I understand...

Do you need to disconnect the battery from the car to charge with a trickle charger?

I'm concerned about attaching my CTEK CT5 battery charger to my cars with the battery still connected to the car in case the charger fries the ECU. I've searched the internet and even phoned BMW directly...

Should I charge my car's battery or normal or AGM mode?

I have the new Toyota RAV4. I want to keep the 12v battery trickle charged during lockdown. I have a 10amp CTEK charger. Should I be charging the battery on the standard setting or AGM? I can't see which...

Can I transfer a motorcycle reg plate onto a car?

Can motorcycle plates be transferred to car?

How long will petrol last when it's sat in a car?

Could you advise on the shelf life of petrol? I refuelled my Volvo XC60 with Shell 99 RON one month ago and I've not used the car to go more than a few miles since.

I'm worried about the full tank of petrol in my stored car during lockdown. Should I drain it?

I do not expect to use my car for another three weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown. It has already been stored in the garage for three weeks. I'm following your guidelines regarding over-inflating tyres...

Do I have to pay for a warranty inspection because the dealership moved the appointment due to coronavirus?

I booked a service, MoT and warranty inspection on a Ford KA on 30 April 2020. The three year warranty is due to expire on 8 May 2020. I have now been informed by the local main Ford dealership that this...

What's the best, used plug-in hybrid?

What are the best, used plug-in hybrids on the UK market currently?

Is it really necessary to change spark plugs after 11k miles?

I own a Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG, registered in 2017 with 10,800 miles on the clock. I booked it in for a service yesterday and was quoted £850. Part of the service had to include replacing the spark plugs....

Can you suggest a quality family car with a decent amount of space?

We currently drive an Audi A1 and love it, but with the arrival of a new baby we're finding it too small. We're looking for an upgrade but find that the Q-series of Audis have small boots, and only when...

Why do I still have to pay the same premium if I'm barely using my car in lockdown?

Are you aware insurers doing anything to address the fact that a high percentage of the cars they have on cover are now out of use for a considerable period of time. This significantly reduces the risk...

Should I use a float charger?

I've just heard about battery float chargers, is this another way of saying trickle chargers? I'm looking to buy one for my dad, who owns a BMW 1 Series and have heard that CTEK are the best? Any help...

What battery charger do you recommend?

I'm looking for a float charger suitable for a Honda Jazz with stop-start. What would you suggest?

How should I sell a private number plate?

I'm considering selling my cherished number plate. What do you think?

Can a trader sell a car as 'spares or repairs' to avoid liability if something goes wrong?

I'm interested in a car I have seen advertised in a classified ad on eBay by a trader. They advise that the vehicle is a "Part exchange to clear and, like all our part exchange to clear, vehicle is being...

Can cars legally block cycle lanes by parking over them?

What is the law around cars blocking the cycle lane on roads by parking on them, often for extended periods?

Can you recommend some cheap to insure cars for young drivers?

What cars are reasonable to insure for 18 or 19 year olds?

What's the best nearly new car for around £7000?

I'm looking to purchase a car for £7000 - £8000 and was wondering what models you think would be best to look at in terms of reliability? I'm looking for something with around 30,000 to 40,000 miles on...

I risk going over my mileage allowance. Can that invalidate my car insurance?

If i go over my declared mileage, does that invalidate the insurance policy?

If I were to store a car and no longer drive it, what needs done in regards to documents?

My elderly aunt has decided that she no longer wishes to drive. She has a 25 year old Mini she has had from new with low mileage. The insurance expires in May and the tax in November. The car is kept in...

My car has a stop-start feature. Can I use a solar charger on the battery?

My 2013 Skoda Yeti has a stop-start feature. Am I OK to trickle charge the battery using a solar charger?

What's the most reliable petrol auto crossover?

I currently own a 2017 Peugeot 2008 petrol 1.2 and have been very pleased with the car and auto box. In 2016, I was one of those unfortunate owners of a Nissan Qashqai auto that was replaced by Nissan....

What will happen to new and used car prices after the pandemic?

You gave an opinion to a question about whether or not, after the pandemic, there would be some bargains on new cars. You said no. I think that after this crisis is over, we're going to see an awful lot...

What's the best way to sell a classic car without doing a private sale?

My friend has a GTM Libra to sell. It has the 24v 2.5-litre engine. Could you advise on the best places to sell it? She would obviously prefer to avoid a private sale involving strangers calling round...

Should I get 2WD or AWD?

I've decided to buy a new or nearly new Toyota RAV4 and need a quick delivery after lockdown. Don’t really need AWD but like the security of extra traction. We live in a town centre and do about 10,000...

Will my DPF get blocked if I don't use my car while in lockdown?

Will it harm my DPF filter if I don't use my diesel car at all during coronavirus lockdown?

I got a diesel van when I only do short runs and now the DPF keeps clogging. What petrol van should I replace it with?

I made the mistake of buying a diesel Fiat Doblo van. I only do short runs and the DPF keeps clogging up, even a long run does nothing. What small van would you say is best? I'm looking at Citroen Berlingos...

Do motorbike engines need warming up before setting off?

In the past, you have said that cars should just be started and then driven. But every time I buy a motorbike, the advice is to let it warm up. Are motorbikes different?

Which small SUVs do you recommend the most?

What are your top small SUVs?

I don't have a mains socket to charge my car. Can I use a portable jump starter instead?

I’ve been reading the questions about trickle chargers for cars that can’t be driven during the Covid-19 lockdown, but because I don’t have access to a power point I wonder if a portable jump starter would...

I discovered that EVs are significantly heavier than the petrol counterparts. Aren't they supposed to be environmentally-friendly?

Last year we bought a Honda Jazz petrol auto, less than a year old, which we have taken to France on a car trailer three times. Total weight of car and trailer is 2000kg. We use a motorhome to tow it....

Can I keep my car in winter tyres even in hotter months?

My car is still fitted with its winter tyres. I should have them changed now to my summer tyres, which I have here at home, but my tyre fitting shop is closed. Is it acceptable to continue to run on winter...

We've got a 2006 Defender. Should we hang onto it or sell it?

We own a 2006 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 (120,000 miles) and, unfortunately, due to higher road tax rates and congestion charges in clean air zones it'll be almost impossible for us to continue to afford...

Why is our renewal quote so high?

My renewal quote for a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa is £1260 or £128 if paid monthly. This covers myself as primary driver (age 85 in June) and my wife (83 in June). The annual mileage was estimated at 10,000 but...

Dealer won't extend my used car's warranty during lockdown. Is this a common occurrence right now?

I bought a 2012 car in October 2019 from a dealer, which came with a twelve month warranty. Following Government guidelines, we have self-isolated. Consequently I placed it on SORN, effective from 21 March....

How do I claim compensation from a driver who wasn't insured?

There was a crash outside my property. Two cars collided and one hit my garden wall. Both drivers ran off but the police traced both. The driver who hit my wall is blaming the other driver. His insurance...

I'm tempted to buy an ex-demo car. Is that a good idea?

Are dealers' ex-demonstrator cars a good buy?

How do I reject a faulty car on finance?

My new car has broken down three times in less than 12,000 miles/six months with the same fault each time. I have the car on personal contract hire. How do I reject the vehicle as I find it unacceptable?

Can I sit a driving test again to prove that I'm still a competent driver?

I am nearly 65 years old I have had one accident in 30 years, no one was injured. My children think I should give up driving, they are very ageist. Am I allowed to resit my test to prove to my children...

I'm an amputee. Can I drive without driving aids?

My right leg was removed to above the knee this February and I want to drive my automatic car using my left foot with no adaptations. I've got the hang of it going up and down my drive. I’ve yet to tell...

Does a charger keep both batteries topped up in a hybrid?

Will a charger keep the hybrid battery and the starter battery topped up in my Toyota Yaris Hybrid?

Seller has ignored my rejection of a faulty vehicle. What now?

I’m exercising my final right to reject a vehicle as repair by sellers chosen garage did not fix the fault. Vehicle shakes and struggles to start at times. The seller says he is not accepting my rejection...