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Questions from January 2023
Does extreme cold weather adversely affect EV range?
Can you tell m how many miles the Renault Clio hybrid can travel on electric power before the electric engine kicks in?
I am in the process of rejecting a faulty used car. I purchased it six weeks ago from a dealership but my local garage has identified £2,000 worth of problems that are linked to corrosion.
The dealer...
What is the best car to buy and hang onto for the next ten years? I’m looking for bombproof reliability and something that will bear wear and tear with grace rather than something I need to keep looking...
Which car manufacturers are best for reliability?
I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance (and heated leather seats)?
I'm not ready for...
My 2011 Vauxhall Zafira keeps blowing a fuse. The engine cuts out when the fuse blows and the starter motor won't turn over to restart the engine until a new fuse is put in. It has been getting worse over...
Will the Range Rover Sport P400e plug-in hybrid tow a caravan that weighs around 1,800kg?
I need a used SUV for low-mileage use. I am not keen on fully electric vehicles and am considering a Kia Niro self-charging hybrid as my next best option. My average yearly mileage is between 3,000 - 3,500...
My son is a named driver on my car insurance policy, but the DVLA has stopped my driving licence as I had a medical problem following an accident. Is my car insurance still valid?
Most electric cars seem to have good acceleration but the top speed is poor compared to their petrol equivalents - Why?
Can a no-claims bonus run out? I sold my car 18 months ago and I'm still waiting for its replacement to arrive. What will happen if I don't take out a new policy in the next 12 months?
I need a used car for £2,000 or less. Can you please tell me which petrol and diesel models have the best reliability within this type of budget?
I can not find any torque converter gearbox servicing requirements. Does the torque converter oil need replacing at prescribed intervals?
I need to replace my diesel Ford Kuga with something newer and cheaper to run. I commute 23 miles each day and I can fit an EV wall box at home if required. I presume a new petrol hybrid SUV is the answer...
I recently purchased a 2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class and would like to upgrade it. Can the wheels and tyres be upsized safely?
I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class. I would like to uprate the headlight bulbs to H7. Can you tell me how I can do this?
I own a 2017 SEAT Ateca. I can't update the navigation system. I've owned the car since new and my local SEAT dealer cannot update the memory card. Are you aware of similar problems with SEAT models that...
I have seen a car for sale with an online retailer. It includes a number of extras in the price. Can you tell me who would honour the warranty and service plan if the online company went bust?
Can you tell me which cars use a torque converter?
Can you recommend a car for under £10,000 with a good standard of ride comfort? I am open to buying an older and cheaper model, but it must have good seats and low cabin noise.
Road debris has caused over £900 worth of damage to my Renault Trafic. It happened on the A48, close to junction 49 on the M4 motorway in Wales. A tree and its branches were on the road and I could not...
I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the BMW 530 XDrive, Mercedes-Benz E350, and Audi A6....
I need a compact 4x4 with good fuel economy and lots of ground clearance for bumpy tracks. Good boot space would also be a plus. I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Urban Cruiser but would value your opinion....
Can you recommend a compact car with easy access to replace my Hyundai i30? I need something one size smaller as I'm struggling to get in/out of my existing car. The replacement can be new or used but...
I need a large family car with seven seats and a towing capacity of 1,850kg. My existing Skoda Kodiaq is used for towing my caravan and driving on family holidays (with my three children and friends/relatives)....
I want to buy a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). I have a budget of £35,000.
I have a dilemma, I have supported Land Rover since the early eighties and would like to carry on supporting UK manufacturing....
I have an MG HS PHEV. With energy prices being as high as they are right now, is it best to use it on electric power on a daily basis or will it be cheaper to run the car on petrol only?
I’m considering buying a 12-month-old SUV. I've narrowed my choice to the Mercedes-Benz GLA or Audi Q2. Which car would you recommend?
Can you recommend a comfortable, reliable and economical car for £5,000 - £7,000?
The vehicle must handle long journeys of 600 miles on a regular basis. However, for the majority of the time I'll be doing...
I have been banned from driving for several months. My insurance policy has my wife registered as a secondary driver, can she drive the vehicle without having to change or inform the insurance company?
I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles a year and often spends three or four weeks without...
My car was damaged and declared a Category C write-off by the insurance company. However, since then, it has been repaired to a high standard and has passed its MoT. Can you please tell me how I can apply...
I would like to refurbish the alloy wheels on my 2011 Skoda Yeti. The corrosion on the wheel rim is causing my tyres to lose pressure. Can you tell me how much it would cost?
My wife and I own two cars. Both are registered and insured under my name. We're getting older and one of us will probably stop driving. To simplify the sole driver's jobs, we'd like to know which problems...
I've just bought a 2023 Suzuki Vitara 1.4 SZ5 but the dealership won't tell me what size space saver I need. Can you help?
My wife has the Toyota C-HR Hybrid and we have just returned from a long holiday (11 weeks) and the battery is flat. Would a solar charger be sufficient to keep the battery in good order? Does the C-HR...
Can you tell me how to update the Gracenote music system in my 2015 Mazda 6 Tourer?
I am on a tight budget and am looking for a diesel car which is reliable and economical for under £5,000. My yearly average mileage is around 28,000. What would you recommend?
I own a Volkswagen Passat Estate. My local tyre seller has said it is ok to fit 235/55/R17s and replace the existing 215/55/R17. Is he right?
I am looking to buy an eight-year-old Citroen C4 Picasso from a main dealer. The cam belt hasn't been changed and the dealer says it is not due until 10 years. The car comes with a 12-month warranty, will...
I want to upgrade my 2006 Toyota Corrolla. I have £10,000 to spend and require a reliable, stylish and economical car that will accommodate my wife and daughter. My daily commute is 30 miles and I also...
My Hyundai Kona Electric is very difficult to fit the seatbelt into the clip on the driver's side. Would there be any problem if I bought a seat belt extender?
My Skoda Yeti had a cam belt and water pump changed five years ago at 48,000 miles. I haven't used the car much over the past two years, but at 78,000 miles (and five years later) my local garage is advising...
I'm looking to buy a used car and want to avoid the £40,000 premium car rate. How can I check if a car was over £40,000 when it was new?
There seem to be a bunch of claims out there about the best ways to get the water out of my diesel fuel tank. Can you recommend any?
I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf 1.6 (all diesel).
The Auris is my number...
I have been quoted a high fee for an infotainment software subscription on my Dacia Sandero. Will the system and reversing camera still work if I refuse the update?