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I recently moved house. My insurance broker has told me that they will no longer insure my car from the new address. It is a small, very low crime area in a village. They want me to cancel the policy and...
I want to know if it is a legal obligation for my insurance company to put me back in the same financial position as before an accident? My car was on finance with a settlement figure around £11,000. However,...
What's a reasonably-priced battery charger for a Ford Kuga? I'm looking for one as a back-up during the current Covid-19 lockdown where the use of cars is restricted.
I'm a 23-year-old medical student going on hospital placements. I want to buy a car that'll keep me in good stead for the next four years. I'd like to travel home at least once a month (about 150 miles...
Is it an offence to park over a dropped kerb? My neighbours across the road say they are having the kerb lowered so they are guaranteed a parking spot because they have no driveway. They are under the...
I have a 2017 Honda HR-V. Do I need to disconnect the battery to trickle charge?
I only use my car once a week. How often should I be charging the battery?
I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave the engine running to keep the battery charged?
I'm considering leasing a Ford Mustang and wish to understand the pros and cons of this idea.
I'm looking at buying a car but the DVLA check shows the car as having two MoT tests every year. Could this car be cloned or is there another explanation?
I'm looking for a convertible for a second car. I already own a 2009 Mazda 2, which is nippy enough for town but lacks acceleration for overtaking and for motorways. My dad likes the Mercedes-Benz SLK...
Sales of some models in one car manufacturer's range are down 90 per cent. France has today gone into recession. Am I naïve or realistic in thinking that all this means that once lockdown is over, new...
I ordered a new Volvo XC40, which was due to be built on 4 April and delivered to the dealer around 16 April. The factory in Belgium were it is being built is closed, so how do I stand with regards to...
I have March 1979 registered car, which became a historic vehicle this year. Tax ran out 31 March 2020. Followed instructions on DVLA website and took relevant documents to the post office, which said...
I have a Smart EQ ForFour electric car which I leased Feb 2019. The lease runs for three years. I'm a year in and I’d like to hand the car back. I have only covered 1400 miles in the last 12 months. It...
I have my third year service scheduled for 9 April. This is to coincide with MoT and approaching end of warranty (24 April). The car is a Fiat and is booked in at service centre 15 miles away. They have...
I know it is a really trivial question, but I have to use my Mazda MX-5 for essential journeys and I was wondering if the coronavirus-related regulations prohibit me driving with the top down?
We have a 2016 1-litre Ford Fiesta. A red engine light came on, so we booked a service at Halfords. They stated that there's an internal sensor that is not accessible and the engine is no good so would...
Is the Skoda Fabia Estate 1.0 suitable for a family of four holidaying with fully loaded and perhaps a roof box, plus bikes on the back? Apart from holiday trips, it would seem to be a good choice for...
My motorcycle (Honda CBR600) is currently insured but on SORN. I wish to put the machine (excellent condition, low mileage) back on the road. Do the new MoT rules allow me to tax it without an MoT? Also,...
I have SORN'd my Jaguar F-Pace during the Coronavirus pandemic. Besides turning the engine over once a week, what else can I do to ensure the efficiency of the vehicle?
Which manufacturers offer the longest new car warranty?
I have paid for and taken my theory test, CBT and my MOD 1 test (the first of the two practical tests for a motorbike license). I paid over £1500 in tests and lessons, and managed to fit it around my work...
My car was involved in an accident just before the coronavirus lockdown. It is now in the body shop for repairs but, because of the current situation, the body shop cannot get the parts to repair the car....
I'm struck by the cute, new Suzuki Jimny. I might be able to do some recreational off-roading, but I don't want a one-trick pony. So, with the possibility of a LWB model looking more a probability, filling...
Can a trickle charger be used with cars that don't have a separate 12-volt battery?
I know you are an advocate of premium petrol so I have been using Shell V-power. Are there any others which are just as good?
I own a 2011 Skoda Roomster and would like to know if disconnecting the car battery will mean I lose the radio security code.
So many of us are not using our cars during the pandemic. What advice can you give us? Are we allowed to go for a 20-mile drive to keep things in motion? And when should we do this, if allowed? If not...
I have a Hyundai ix20. I have just noticed that the ABS warning light and the ESP lights have come on. I have checked the fuses and they are fine. As they are amber warnings, can I assume that it i till...
Due to the coronavirus, I want to ensure that my car battery stays charged. The advice seems to be to use a trickle charger. I've noticed that many trickle chargers are not suitable for stop-start engines....
I've just fitted a brand new crate engine to my Ford Explorer that I'm restoring. It has 126,000 miles on it, but can I zero the clock because the engine has done no miles yet?
I have heard conflicting information on MOTs in that the six-month exemption only applies to those people with Coronavirus or those self-isolating. I am not in that category and I had a service and MOT...
I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used as a second car, no short trips usually 20+ miles....
Can I return my car due to the coronavirus outbreak? I can't afford the car now. I have about 9 months left till the midway point of the finance agreement.
With the enforced lay-up of my 2018 Jaguar XF, can I use a C-TEK MVS 5-C trickle charger on my car? If so, where is the best place to connect it?
I am self-isolating and, given the Government's restrictions on unnecessary driving, what are you advising car owners to do with their now-static cars to maintain efficiency?
The Skoda dealer informed me that my new Karoq had been built mid March. My purchase is on a PCP deal. It is quite possible that delivery won’t be for months yet. I am concerned that the vehicle will be...
I received a parking charge notice after parking at a sporting goods shop. I was parked for 14 minutes as the store didn't have what I wanted. The signs say you get 1 hour 30 minutes if using the store....
I’ve put a £6000 deposit down on a £72,000 motorhome from a reputable UK dealer. It’s a 2011 model. However, I’ve decided I don’t want to proceed with the purchase. Some customisations have been done for...
Will insurance companies pay out if I have an accident while driving with no MoT during this extension period? Are the police going to check vehicles to see if they're roadworthy?
Is there anything I can do to make sure my car runs fine if I do not use it over the next few weeks? It was reported in the newspaper last week that it was okay to go for a drive as long as you do not...
My 2019 Range Rover will be parked up for the duration of the coronavirus lockdown, with the exception of a weekly 3-mile supermarket trip. It’s already has DPF replaced after 312 miles. How can I prevent...
Now we can no longer get an MoT, how can we renew our road tax?
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