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I am concerned about the advice regarding how long air conditioning needs to be on as I have only put mine on occasionally when on a long downhill runs so that no energy is taken from the motor. If I now...
I am looking for a new company vehicle. I work in outdoor events - in the summer I am on green field sites across the country and in the winter I’m doing the meeting rounds with current and prospective...
We have two cars in the family, I am putting my one off the road on SORN and will cancel the insurance. I have 20+ years no claims at present, will I lose my no claims and have to start again when I put...
I still have the old style paper licence that expires next year. I have checked the DVLA website to see what I have to do to renew it next year and it's unclear exactly what I have to do.
It doesn't...
In early December I ordered a Mercedes GLA. I have still not been given a build date and have read stories of 40+ week waits for some customers. I’m happy to sit tight for now but at what point can I say...
How soon before expiry can I apply to renew a three year medical driving licence?
You recently advised to keep air con on at all times to avoid damage to seals and gas escape etc.
I have a Kia XCeed plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and there is widespread advice on PHEVs not...
I am looking for a quiet and comfortable ride on motorways (my 2014 Evoque is not quite quiet and comfortable enough). Would an Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series be better ?
Also, the Mercedes A250 came out 3 years...
We're looking for a vehicle with tolerable road driveability and 4x4 capability for light towing and lugging across our fields and general farm work. I guess it's about an 75/25 mix. Use would be light...
I am going to be in the market for an estate car in the next few months and have been looking at the Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI and the higher trim Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer from 2017 onwards with the...
Is it an offence to stop in an advanced stop line box? If it is, how is it enforceable i.e. by camera or police whilst you are stationary in the 'box'?
Following introduction of new pedestrian priority at junctions, does this rule also apply when leaving or joining a roundabout?
My UK driving licence expired 6 years ago when I reached my 70th birthday. As I was living abroad at the time I was not able to renew. I am now back in the UK so how do I renew my licence?
I have two Peugeot Boxers, both 1998cc, 2016 & 2017. Do they have a timing chain or cam belt? I understand that if they have a timing chain, that as long as they are regularly serviced, the chain should...
Regarding the newly update Highway Code rules for pedestrians crossing at junctions, when turning in to a side road I have noticed an unwillingness of pedestrians to cross when I slow down or stop for...
Every time I fill my car up with fuel it throws up the neck even though I fuel up slowly. Any ideas?
My driving licence was issued in November 2021 and is valid until November 2024. I turn 70 before the expiry date. Do I have to renew my licence when I turn 70?
I had two diesel powered Mazda CX-5 automatics which were great but since switching to the petrol version I find it underpowered as it cannot maintain its speed on hills when loaded with luggage. Could...
I have a Mazda CX-3, which I bought from new from a Mazda dealer. It has a full service history and 14,500 miles. As of the past few months the air conditioning is weak, and provides only lukewarm air....
The car I’m buying has a large (the size of a tennis ball) circular scratch on the windscreen. Is there anyway we could get rid of it?
What can I use to get rid of the marks from wipers on a windscreen? They are not deep but they are visible and I don't want to use the drill. I tried with Autoglym polish but it's not working?
The new E10 petrol, that we must now use, do you get less miles per gallon out of it?
I have an old automatic Yaris 52 plate. I’m looking for another one now, slightly newer. I know the CVT stopped being used after 2005. Did Toyota bring the CVT gearbox back in later models? If so, which...
You recently advised that the best way to keep your car's air con healthy is to keep it switched on. I think that's bad advice as it uses up to 10 per cent more fuel!
My MINI will be six years old in September, 35,000 miles. The MINI dealer service will be £180 including VAT. My local garage could do it cheaper but is that a good idea compared with having a full MINI...
My Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 has done 38,000 miles, should I get the full service or not?
I have been told by my garage that it’s advisable to change the cam belt on my 2015 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost but it has only done 45,000 miles. Is this advice correct?
We are looking at a 2018 Lexus RX 450H, which has done 25,000-30,0000 miles or a Range Rover Velar. Both cost approximately £40,000.
We have a July 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 for part exchange with a...
When I bought my car it was brand new and I put my own private number plate on it. Now I am changing my car and want to take my private plate off the old car to put on the new car. But I don't have a number...
I have just turned 70. The expiry date on my licence at 4b (expiry date) shows 2023. Do I need to renew now or wait until next year? I have had no reminder. I tried to do it online anyway but a message...
I am due to renew my driving licence shortly, will I lose my C1E, D1 and D1E entitlement when I do?
Are there any major failings as far as the BMW E61 520D 2007 is concerned? I am considering buying one with 50,000 miles on the clock. What points should I look out for, and what sort of price should I...
On your advice I have bought a Kia Sportage. I’m just wondering about the wheels. It has low profile tyres and I’m concerned that these may not be sufficiently robust for off-road driving. Is it possible...
My in-laws, who are in their 70s and live in rural Scotland, recently had a car crash in which their 2014 Volkswagen Golf was written off. They are now looking for a smaller car than the Golf but one that...
I have just bought a three year old Audi A1 which is Audi approved. It smelled of cleaning stuff when I drove it away but now, two days later, there is a strong cigarette smoke smell. Do I have any grounds...
Volkswagen have a service plan and warranty called All-in. It’s for cars over 3 years old and included two MoTs, one minor service, one major service, breakdown cover and a warranty for £33.45 per month...
We currently have a Skoda Octavia Combi but looking for something more useful for a growing family into many outdoor sports that need boot space and roof carrying. (i.e. not an SUV as they just don't have...
What is the most reliable used 8 or 9 seater car/van? I'm at the cheap end of the market, so probably under £8,000. I need a fairly bullet proof engine that will last another 3 years or so.
I recently purchased a Honda CRV to replace my Peugeot 3008 upon your recommendation. I have had it a week and am now suffering from buyer's regret... There are niggles, nothing major on its own (I don't...
I have a two year old Skoda Karoq and done 7,000 miles. My dealer has emailed to say my air con service is due. Do I need one?
I'm looking to buy an automatic car. My criteria in order of importance is: safety, reliability, air con, boot space, and sat-nav and connectivity to phone.
The Peugeot 2008/3008 has peaked my interest,...
I'm looking at a second hand SUV. My choices are Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq, Mazda CX-5 or a Nissan X-Trail. Ideally I'd like a petrol for now. Is there a stand out car out of those four and any choice...
I am looking to buy a used Peugeot 2008 petrol auto 1.2 engine. My online research has shown that prior to 2017 the VED payable is £20 but after that date is £155. Looking at the CO2 emissions it seems...
We need an eight-seater for our large family, and a Peugeot Traveller 2.0 HDi looks to tick all the boxes. We're looking to buy second hand. However, research with online forums suggests all manner of...
My Land Rover Discovery 4 steering wheel wobbles at braking from 70mph to 50mph. The dealer replaced the front lower arms bushes but the problem came back after 30 minutes drive. Then they said the front...
I have a 2019 Honda CRV 1.5 AWD with 11,000 miles, full service history and not due a service until May 2022. I had been averaging around 34/33 mpg until recently. My fuel economy has dropped to 28/26...
My Ford Focus had its six-year service and MoT at a dealership recently. Before my car had its service and MoT, I filled up the screen washer tank with screen wash fluid (blue). When I got the car back...
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