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Is there any way to find a route from Bookham Surrey to Newcastle upon Tyne which avoids all the SMART suicidal motorways ?
What's the best Land Rover Freelander 2 model for reliability?
We have an old BMW 330i and a newer Suzuki Ignis and are looking to replace both with one car that my wife can park easily in town but also can undertake infrequent longer journeys up the motorway with...
I recently had my car stolen. I had received 6 penalty points a couple of months previously and did not realise I had to tell the insurance company. They have said they will not pay my claim because of...
I have two teenagers aged 11 and 13yrs. I am looking for a fairly new car, ideally with one owner, ULEZ compliant and leather seats.
I occasionally travel to Wales but would be using it mostly to commute...
I bought a used Smart Fortwo in February. I had intended to place the car into storage for a few weeks around 30 miles away. During the drive, I noticed a pretty horrendous metal grinding noise coming...
I recently purchased a Mazda 2 auto hybrid. The car is okay but the boot is too small for my needs. Can you recommend a similar spec but with bigger luggage area for about £20,000? Would probably have...
I have a 2017 Hyundai i10 that was due for its 6 years/ 60,000 miles service. After booking the car in, the dealer has completed an eSentials Full Service. However, they have neglected to change the gearbox...
My Toyota Auris has tyres that are 205/55/16. An option on the car is 195/65/15. I'm after a softer, quieter ride and I wondered if 'downgrading' to the 65 section tyres would be noticeable?
I have had a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom for the past 2 and half years. It is a lovely van and we have looked after it (regularly serviced and cleaned). The only issue is, it was a taxi for the first 2 and...
Does playing the radio with engine switched off cause battery to go flat within 20mins?
I am buying a car from a car supermarket for a good price. I asked the salesperson how many owners it had and got an email stating one owner and full service history. I paid for a car check and it came...
My new Citroen eC4 was ready for delivery in November 2022 but it has still not arrived? When will it be registered?
Are there any new cars electric drive with petrol to charge the battery like the Vauxhall Ampera?
www.car-rate.co.uk have hit me with £100 fee. Can I contest as I do not remember using this site?
My wife is approximately five feet tall and has difficulty with visibility and reaching the controls in many cars. We currently have two cars, a Ford Kuga for me and the caravan and a Vauxhall Corsa for...
What will road tax on a £40,000+ EV be in 2025?
What is the cheapest new car to buy in the UK for cash please? Less than £15,000.
Recently the council have installed flat topped sleeping policemen, even when driving over these slowly they cause a jarring to the car. I have checked the specifications for these and nowhere does it...
My husband is well over six feet tall and struggles with small car leg and headroom. He also loathes driving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf because of its electronic handbrake. His car is a 2003 1.9L TDI Polo...
I need a 2/3 door car large with a wide open passenger door. My wife has a wheelchair that slides into the passenger seat. I have a 3-door Volkswagen Polo which works, however, I sold my previous Hyundai...
I purchased a Hyundai Ioniq 5 in April last year. On taking delivery of the car the gap between the wheel trims and the wheel arches was full with a white powder. I was told this was residue from the protective...
My 3 year old 14,000 miles Volkswagen Golf (which I love) is eating through key batteries and the keys were replaced last June under warranty. It’s still happening and the batteries were replaced 3 weeks...
I'm buying a cherry picker, which is built on an IVECO Daily body? Are these MoT exempt?
I'm looking for a vintage car to use as a daily driver, what can you recommend?
My wife is the registered keeper of our car, she has received adult disability benefit from September last year. How does she claim for exemption from the road tax?
I was hit by another driver who now looks to be a disqualified driver. Should his insurance still cover our damages?
I've been offered either a Nissan Qashqai or a Citroenn C5 Aircross on similar finance. I'm not sure which one to go for can you help?
We are looking for a replacement for a 12 year old Lexus CT200 which had all the bells and whistles in its day. We also have a Honda CR-V so don't need another 'big' car. It will be a second car but we...
I ordered a new Toyota Yaris Cross in Oct 2022 and was told delivery would be second quarter of 2023. This was then amended to November, then October and now it’s January 2024 with a possibility it could...
We have a Mazda 6 petrol estate which we like, but would like to have the option for 4wd. We use the car largely to drive heavily laden between the Home Counties and Scotland. The other issue with the...
I'm looking at buying a Ford Fiesta, between 2016 - 2019 plate. Are there still issues with the EcoBoost engines?
I have only travelled 1100 miles in the last year and my service is due, is it worth getting a service? Should I need to get a service so soon?
I also have 18 years no claim bonus, shall I still protect...
I looking at buying a VW Golf 1.2TSI 82PS. The car is mainly for work and around town, but will involve motorway travel for days out on a regular basis. Will the car be powerful enough for overtaking,...
I've just bought an MG5. The only problem is it’s bad with condensation but when I put the heater on it drains the battery. Can you help?
I’ve seen a 2018 Honda CR-V for sale for £21,995 and after making a few inquiries l read that some models had engine oil leaks. Is this something you are aware of?
Also do you think this is a good buy?...
I have to replace my much-loved Citroen C3 Picasso with something maybe three to five years old. I love the Picasso's high driving position, its spaciousness, its big windows and its comfort. What do you...
Is an ex-police car a good option as a second hand car? I'm looking at a 2017-plate Mitsubishi Shogun. It's a good price but very high mileage at over 200k miles. Worth a punt or should it be avoided?
I currently have a Range Rover to tow my caravan while my wife has a Nissan Leaf as a run-about. I want to replace both with a PHEV 4WD towcar, my caravan is 1500 kg, what would you suggest?
Budget is...
Four weeks ago I took my five year old BMW 630D GT to the main dealers after getting a recall. The dealer was unclear about why it was needed, saying something about emissions. Since then I have watched...
I have a 1995 W124 Mercedes-Benz 280TE Estate, a seven-seater with a black leather interior and around 178,000 miles. How much do you think it is worth?
We are looking to replace my car in the next six months and need a bit of your advice.
My wife has taken a shine to the Jaguar XE so we have been looking at a new one. I have moved away from diesel engines...
I am looking to purchase a 3-4 year old car. What is the best petrol vehicle that provides 55 miles to the gallon?
I bought a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport with 72,000 miles, I've had it two weeks and Land Rover are recommending to have timing chain replaced. Will my independent warranty cover or does it have to...
We have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that's done 98,000 miles. Our local Mitsubishi dealer has confirmed that the drive battery is below 70% and we've just heard that they will replace it under warranty....
I need a small automatic car for a new driver, for £10,000 or less. What would you suggest?
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