Questions from September 2021
I have just committed to buying my first 100 per cent electric car. Who are the best/cheapest recharging stations for charging whilst out and about please? Is there a suitable app to tell me where the...
The seat belt pre-tensioner warning light is stuck on. I've now taken my car back to the dealer twice, but they can't find the problem and say the car is fine to drive. Are they correct?
Why does my tow bar not lock into place? A buzzer sounds constantly, too.,
My daughter recently bought a used Micra from a Nissan Dealership. But when using the windscreen wipers for the first time, following a spell of dry weather, she noticed several light scratches on the...
I'm going to be buying a small van with the intention of converting it into a small camper. How much should I put aside for a reliable Peugeot Partner van?
My local roads are becoming ever more potholed. What's the best car for comfort on poor quality roads?
I have been looking to buy one of these second hand and would like some help. I appreciate the fact that these vehicles hold their value incredibly well and therefore I will have to pay a hefty price to...
Could you please tell me if a 2016 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI needs to have the water pump changed at the same time as the timing belt?
I have a 2015 Volkswagen CC fitted with four Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres (235 x 45 x R17). The front two tyres are at the legal limit and need replacing. The rear tyres still have about 4mm of tread remaining....
My Volkswagen Tiguan, owned from new, is almost five years old but has only covered 26,500 miles. Volkswagen say the cam belt should be replaced at five years or 100,000 miles but cannot tell me why the...
I am considering buying a second-hand Volkswagen T-Roc with the 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol TSI engine.
I am reading very conflicting reports regarding the cam belt. The vehicle manual states it...
I own a 2011 Peugeot 3008 and I am very satisfied with its 1.6 diesel engine and manual gearbox. I’m going to be updating this year and am at present looking at three options that are all around three...
I am going to be commuting to work by car, which is 377 miles a week. My work will pay 45p for the first 6000 miles then down to 25p. It's all motorway and one hour's drive, which car would you recommend...
What's the cheapest way to buy a new Toyota Hilux pick-up? Should I buy, lease or go down the PCP route?
Why is the Government so obsessed with electric vehicles considering the energy involved in mining for lithium and the generation of electricity to power electric vehicles, none of which go very far before...
Does the 2009 Audi A3 1.4 petrol use a cam belt or timing chain? If a belt, when does it need to be changed?
What high riding small hatchbacks or crossover/SUVs are available or recommended?
I asked to test drive a new Toyota at a local dealership today but they asked me to sign a form agreeing to a £600 insurance excess for any damage incurred during the test drive. I declined the test drive....
I bought an approved used 2016 plate Skoda Fabia DSG automatic last year, which had done 38,000 miles. After just over one year of ownership and less than 10,000 miles it requires a replacement gearbox...
I have noticed that, in their adverts for Electric/hybrid cars, manufacturers are emphasising the power and speed of these vehicles. Is this not contradictory to the message of ‘saving the planet’ as this...
Does the inclusion of mileage on the MoT prevent clocking?
I have a Citroen Berlingo Multispace which won't pass the ULEZ emissions standard. I would like to get another Citroen van but am finding that they have become very popular and are out of my price range....
Is it permissible to display an old tax disc on a classic car? I have the complete set of original tax discs since purchasing the car new 36 years ago and would like to display the first one together with...
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol model a good car? What alternatives would you suggest with a budget of £15,000?
We're looking to replace a 2015 Mazda 3 with something similar. But we need a bigger boot, especially for two Spaniels. I'm a bit of a brand snob, and so wondered what 'premium' hatchback has the largest...
With more and more electric cars coming on the market with power much higher than some supercars. How is this going to going to reflect on insurance costs?
I remember in my younger days, to buy a Ford...
Are extended warranties really worth taking out? I have a BMW X2 and have been offered an extended warranty by BMW Warranty sales. The cost varies from £320 - £633 a year. Should I take it?
I purchased a second-hand Volvo S90 in January 2021 from a dealership under the Volvo Selekt scheme and am very happy with the car. However, I examined the service handbook today and realised that the...
I recently drove home with a near-empty diesel fuel tank. After filling up, I'm now getting an intermittent engine stutter combined with reduced performance error messages. Have I damaged my car?
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