Can I tax a car without a new keeper slip?

Is it possible to tax a vehicle bought privately without a new keeper slip as the whole V5C is still being updated at DVLA?

Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats?

I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the middle row but obviously that doesn’t have sliding...

Post-coronavirus, I'm working from home more. Should I swap my diesel to avoid DPF issues?

At the start of the year, I bought a 2018 diesel Peugeot 3008 to cater for a daily commute of 40 miles each way and regular long distance family trips - 20,000 miles per year on average. Post-Coronavirus,...

Are there any scrappage schemes running?

Any idea if scrappage schemes might become a reality for electric, or other vehicles, this summer?

My logbook has been 'lost' at the DVLA for months. What's going on?

I'm in the process of buying a Japanese import car. The seller has applied to the DVLA to obtain the V5 logbook but after weeks of waiting and weekly calls requesting an update: nothing! When the seller...

When will Mod 2 tests restart?

I have been visiting the the Gov website to find when the Mod 2 license applications will open. However, there is no info. I have already done my Mod 1 last year and don't want to miss the chance to do...

Do I need headlight beam deflectors for driving in France?

I'm driving to Italy from the UK in my 2016 Peugeot 308. I will have to drive through France and Switzerland. Do I need to apply headlight beam deflectors or not? The car has a fitted manual adjustment...

Can you recommend a bike rack for a car with a spoiler?

I'm looking for some advice about a suitable bike carrier for three bikes - which would be best to fit to the boot of my Skoda Octavia estate VRS. Searching online, a number of options pop up, including...

Is the S Tronic gearbox problematic?

My daughter is wanting to buy a petrol Audi Q2 with the S-Tronic gearbox. You often advise against particular types of automatic or semi-automatic gearboxes. Is this one likely to be reliable? I also understand...

Can you recommend cheaper insurance?

Do you have a list of good car insurers? My premium has just been increased by 20% - which I think is rather unreasonable. No doubt you know of other insurance companies who are not quite so expensive.

I need to renew my licence. Is the DVLA delay major?

I need to renew my over 70s driving licence. On 21 August, I will be 85. Is it better to apply now, or wait until nearer the time of expiry? I'm reading all sorts of conflicting comments about the current...

Do you recommend 4WD or winter tyres?

Which is better, getting four-wheel-drive as an extra or fitting winter tyres?

Will I ever get my licence from the DVLA?

I applied for a provisional license online but was told I needed to return an application form because there was an issue with my photo. But I haven’t received the application and it’s been a month. Will...

Should I get a diesel, petrol or hybrid?

I have a 2007 Toyota Yaris diesel and love the running costs of it. I'm looking to buy a three-year old car and was wondering if I can get something similar, but possibly cleaner. What are my best options,...

I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service?

I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth. Will that be a major or interim service?

What small, petrol cars have a big boot?

I currently have a Mazda 3, which my son will be taking over. I need to replace this with a much smaller car (in length) due to parking space restrictions at home. I'm thinking of a 5-door MINI, but I...

At what age do tyres need replaced?

I've just bought a 2003 Ferrari 360. The tyres are the originals, so 17 years old. They have around 2mm of tread left and cracks between the treads. The seller will not replace them as the car passed its...

Is there any way to get driving lessons for a teen under 17 years old?

My son is just about to turn 16 and over the next 12 months I would like to give him the opportunity to get his driving skills up to the level where he can his pass test as close to his 17th birthday as...

Why is my first year road tax so much?

Why are Skoda quoting £540 for the first year of road tax for a Karoq?

Which brand of premium petrol is best?

Could you please advise which is the better petrol: Tesco 99RON or Shell’s 98RON?

I have four children. Can you suggest a large, good value family car?

I have four children, three of which are teenagers. We currently have a BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer - which has been excellent. However, we are now at the stage of needing a bigger car/van. Having looked...

Do I need an MoT during lockdown?

The MoT has just expired on my motorcycle. Assuming I want to ride it now, do I have to get the MoT carried out straight away? I've had the bike from new and it is now three yeas old but has only done...

In a three-car crash. Is it the third or second car responsible for the first car's damage?

My daughter picked up a used car today. On her way home, she stopped at a roundabout and a delivery van hit the car behind her - which pushed it into hers. Minor damage, details exchanged. If an insurance...

What's the best product to remove swirl marks?

What is the best product to get rid of light swirl marks?

Do I need to declare an expired speeding offence to my insurer?

I have a speeding offence on my licence - which is due to expire in about two weeks. But it does not get removed until 202. I'm due to insure my car in a month, once my offence has expired, but do I still...

What are the new MoT rules?

What are the current MoT rules? They seem to have changed in the last couple of days. Mine is due in a week's time.

Do older diesels do better with low mileage use?

I know that modern diesels don't take kindly to low mileage usage but wondered whether earlier diesels weren't so intolerant (pre-Euro4). Most of the cars in my price range are diesels due to the Government's...

When does a timing belt need replaced?

When should a timing chain be replaced on a 2007 vehicle? It has done 177,000 miles.

How do I claim for personal injury?

We were hit by a car from behind. The other driver has admitted liability but I don’t know whether I should claim on our insurance for personal injury because I don’t want my premium to go up for any reason....

I made a claim on my car. Do I need to tell the insurer for a car which I'm a named driver on?

My insurance on one car is due to renew shortly. It's a three-year fixed price deal. In January, I made a claim on my other car (mouse damage to engine wiring) with the same insurance company. I'm the...

A drunk driver using a stolen car hit our car - how do we claim?

My niece's car was crashed into by two drunk men. She located them in their vehicle and they bailed out into another vehicle and left. The owner of the abandoned vehicle appeared and states that they stole...

Would you buy a diesel car?

If you were looking for a new or newish SUV with a view to keeping it over ten years, would you still buy a diesel?

What comfortable car is best for doing a lot of miles?

I do a lot of miles (35k+ year on mixed roads) around the UK. I currently have a 2006 Audi A6 Avant and I'm looking to change for something comfortable for around £5000. Any suggestions?

I need to buy an diesel car on a £1000 budget. What's going to be reliable?

I'm looking to buy a Ford Focus diesel as I drive an average of 600 miles per week for my job. Budget of about £1000 so 2004 to 2009 model years. Which is the best, most reliable diesel engine at this...

Should I replace by 2.0-litre SUV with a smaller engined model?

I have a Tiguan 2013, which I would like to update. I went to a Volkswagen garage yesterday and said I wanted a used 2.0-litre 4x4. They told me I would have to have an automatic but I don't feel confident...

Can I choose where my car is repaired when I make a claim?

I damaged my 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and unfortunately I had to initiate an insurance claim via my insurer. I was keen to get the car repaired at the local main dealer but my insurer said this would...

I put my car in SORN, does the MoT extension expiring affect this?

I have declared my car off road (SORN). It garaged and I do not intend to use it until next year. The MoT expired in April and I have just learned that all expired MOTs have to be renewed now by 1 August....

I bought a falsely advertised ULEZ-compliant car. What can I do?

I bought a 2012 BMW X3 diesel advertised as ULEZ-compliant. I discussed the necessity for Euro6 with the salesman in the initial telephone conversation and was assured that the car is Euro6 so is ULEZ...

Which crossover should I buy?

I need a car for a round trip commute of 90 miles, mostly on the motorway. I have been looking at a SEAT Arona, Skoda Kamiq or Kia Stonic as I like the style of those. Which would you recommend and engine...

How much will a dealer expect for an old car?

How much should I expect to pay a dealer for a 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4-litre with 112,000 miles?