Do I have to update my blue V5 to a red V5C?

I have a historic vehicle that has been off road for a while. It still has the blue V5, do I have to pay the DVLA £25 to update it to a V5C?

Does my Dacia Duster have an alarm?

Does my Dacia Duster have an alarm?

Can I still drive my car while waiting for my new licence from the DVLA?

I applied for a renewal driving licence on the 1st April 2022. I had no joy so sent it on paper form. My licence ran out 18th May 2022. Can I still drive my car waiting for my new licence? On the form...

What are the current delays at the DVLA regarding processing medical-restricted driving licences?

What are the current delays at the DVLA regarding processing medical-restricted driving licences?

Does the Fiat 500 Twin Air use a belt or chain?

I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Twin Air which has done 33,000 miles. Should I be considering having the cam belt changed?

Should I replace my tyres on my car after seven years?

I have a 2015 Honda CR-V, which has done almost 36,000 miles. It still has the original tyres which were manufactured in Dec 2014. The car was sold in January 2015, so the tyres have been in use for about...

Can a relative from Australia visit UK for six months, buy and insure a car and take it to Europe for a while?

Early next year I will have a relative from Australia visiting me and staying in UK for around six months. Rather than hiring a car for such a long period, he would like to buy a car for around £6000,...

Can you recommend a cheap used car?

I own a five-year-old Kia Venga petrol. The best I get from this car is 44mpg. So, with fuel prices increasing, I am looking to swap my car for something that's more efficient or electric. Can you suggest...

Is a used Skoda Fabia a good car?

I'm looking to buy a used Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI in SE L trim. The car is seven years old and has done 60,000 miles with two previous owners. It appears to have a full service history and is very clean and...

When should I replace the cam belt on my Audi A3?

My Audi A3 1.4 TFSi is now five years old and has covered 50,000 miles. I took it in for its cam belt change today and my local dealer has now advised me that the technical guidance has now changed and...

Buying a car online - why do I have to pay upfront?

I'm in the process of buying a car from a large car supermarket firm based in England.They have no outlets in Scotland so I have not yet physically seen the vehicle nor had a test drive. I'm now told that...

Can I ask a dealer to delay my new car so I can get the new reg?

I ordered a new BMW 4 Series seven months ago. The car has been much delayed due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The car is due to be delivered a few weeks before the new number plate registration...

What's the best car for rough roads?

I'm looking to replace my 2025 Volkswagen Touran. The area I live in has rough roads and this means the Touran has a tendency to be loud (road noise) and uncomfortable over potholes. Could you recommend...

How much is a 20-year-old Ford Fiesta worth?

My parents have decided for health reasons to stop driving. I am trying to sell their car, what in your opinion would be a reasonable price for a Y Reg (2001) three-door Ford Fiesta? It has a 1242cc petrol...

What is the safest small car?

What would be the safest small car to buy, Fiat 500 size?

I need a comfortable, reliable, automatic car - should I buy an EV?

I require an automatic car because of knee problems. My annual mileage is around 6,000 miles a year. Is now the time to go all electric? I also have solar panels - is this beneficial? How do you advise...

Ford Focus - how reliable is the PowerShift automatic gearbox?

How good or bad is the Powershift automatic transmission in comparison to a conventional torque converter transmission?

Dealer sold me a Cat S car, what are my rights?

I bought a car from a dealer a year ago and I've just found out its a Cat S. They didn't tell me this at the time I bought it. Where do I stand with this?

Can you suggest a ULEZ-friendly coupe for under £35,000?

I live in London and the impending ULEZ extension forces a reluctant sale of my much loved Euro5 BMW 640d. Everything about this car has been superb for the past five years but now is the time to move...

Motor trader has sold me a mapped car - what are my rights?

I part-exchanged my car two months ago for a 2019 BMW M140i from a trader. Within weeks of owning the car, I discovered it had been engine mapped. The trader acknowledged my complaint but said he needed...

Premature rust, what are my rights?

I have 2019 Nissan Qashqai. All four doors have small spots of rust at the top and bottom. Whilst being serviced they also said a door isn’t aligned properly. They’ve said they can touch the rust spots...

Why has a new V5C log book been issued?

I have found a VW Scirocco at a local dealer that I'm interested in buying. I have done a search on the Gov.uk website, checked the Tax and MoT history and status and it's showing how the 'date of last...

How reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

I have a Toyota Avensis 1.6 D4D estate with 65,000 miles on the clock. It has a full dealer service history. I have read that the engine is not reliable and was wondering if I should keep it or sell it...

Can you recommend a first car?

I am wondering what first cars are good for a student, which are enjoyable to drive, look reasonably stylish and wouldn't cause my insurance to be above £1,200 per year.