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Questions from June 2023
I have a car and a van but use both, I'm wanting to sell both and just get one vehicle that will do the job of both vehicles. Any ideas what type would I be looking at?
While there has been considerable research on the life of full EV batteries, I wondered if you have any advice on battery life in hybrid cars. I am looking to purchase a used hybrid car, but I wonder if...
I have ordered a new Toyota Yaris Cross Excel and have an order number.
How can I track the building and delivery of the car?
What would the trade consider my car is worth? I've owned it for 26 of it's 32 years. It's been driven regularly - usually every 3 weeks max and is in good shape. A difficult car to value, I'm sure, but...
I have ordered four new Dunlop tyres for my Jaguar XJ from an online company. The tyres are to be delivered to a nearby Halfords for fitting next week.
I am concerned that I may find my new tyres were...
I need to store my motorhome for two years at home under cover. I can move it to stop flats on tyres but am not keen on emptying the radiator as I need to move it for the tyres. What else should I do please?...
I currently own a 2020 VW T-Cross, which I am happy with but feel it has a little too much technology built in, i.e. lane assist which is not much use on rural road in Mid Wales. I would like to change...
Are all new vehicles in the VW Transporter range fitted with DSG type auto gearboxes?
I am thinking of buying a new Kia Niro hybrid for when I retire this year and probably keep it for about 10 years.
Would it be viable to keep it that long, due to cost of batteries?
I have received a demand for £60.00 if paid within 14 days for parking in a (what I thought was a council owned) car park in a marked disabled driver bay. It would appear that I did not display my blue...
When I learnt to drive in the 1960s I was told to park with the wheels straight for two reasons: to avoid strain on the PAS in full lock and to facilitate easy exit from a confined space. Is this advice...
I run a 2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia X 130 diesel currently and like the spec, reliability and comfort on long distances. Is the ST220 a practical buy to replace this and have a bit more fun in? I do about 4000...
I have owned a sports car as a second car for many years and currently have a BMW M2. Due to advancing years and the poor state of the roads I would like a car with a more pliant suspension but still reasonably...
I wish to update my 2015 Volvo XC70 D5 and am having difficulty finding anything as comfortable/efficient with lots of legroom. It must be an auto, with heated front seats and steering wheel, and have...
I'm looking for a large dog-friendly car, my budget is around £4000 so looking at old estates and SUVs etc. What is the best option and petrol or diesel? I like the Ford Mondeo and Honda C-RV as an example...
I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and comfortable as possible, I am 6'2" . My current...
How much is a replacement main battery for a range extender BMW i3 on a 66 plate?
My Volkswagen 1.6 TDI engine was running perfectly but one morning when I started the engine, it chugged and now holds the revs. It revs up and down with lots of black smoke. What's wrong?
I see you have recommend the CTEK MXS in the past. Would it be suitable for my 2022 Vauxhall Crossland which, due to my unexpected poor health, is now only covering 2000 miles a year? Is there any limit...
The tailgate on my MG ZR opens but sometimes is hard to close as one hinge is out of alignment due to wear and some corrosion where it bolts on to the car body. Would this be an MoT failure when due, because...
We have had double yellow lines installed down our road but the double yellows do not go across the front of each dropped kerb. I realise that there could be an offence of obstruction for blocking a dropped...
I am considering buying a Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI EVO SEL DSG on a 20 plate. Can you please tell me what version of the DSG gearbox this car has and what your opinion of it is? Also how often does the...
My partner has received a parking charge from a private firm. This car park was free, but must now be owned by a private company. He took someone there to do some driving lessons. They did not park or...
My wife has come home with a yellow line parking ticket and has shown me images of a very badly maintained/broken up double line only part identifiable for some distance away and with no end bar. Would...
I was recently caught and sent a speeding notice for doing 80mph on a dual carriageway. I accept this but, should I let my insurers know and also is it best to pay the fine/take the points or the driver...
TMC has stoped working on my Volkswagen Tiguan and it appears to be an issue with several VWG vehicles. Do you know why?
I have owned a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TDI for the last 3 years and have pad £340, £360, and £395 car tax for those three years.
It states on my registration document that the CO2 is 203g/km but...
I have a Morris Minor fitted with an 1800cc Morris Marina engine and running gear. The heavier engine and reduced ground clearance causes the sump to ground out over deep potholes. I have already put 40...
I am considering fitting a new beige mohair roof and tonneau cover to my 2000 Mazda MX-5. The current vinyl roof has a heated rear screen. What would be the approximate cost?
I have a Hyundai i30 N Line and a 2003 MG TF. I recently retired and do so many miles as I did and so am looking for one car to replace both, something fun like the MG but as practical and reliable as...
I am after a price for my 2012 Citroen C1. It has well used upholstery and some scratches plus one tiny dent on the back corner. It's a basic VT model with three doors, no extras and 75k miles. It has...
I have just bought my first car with air con. I have been advised that i need to run it all the time to stop the seals drying out. This may be okay in summer but I prefer to have the heater on in winter....
How much I should list my VW Lupo 1.4S for? Mileage is 75,000 and it has paint peeling on bonnet and roof.
I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia X, 1995 with a 6 cylinder, 2.5l engine. It has done about genuine 70km with new driveshafts, suspension, clutch, starter, windscreen, brake pads and cables, bumpers and badges...
When we are all forced to go electric for new cars the batteries will not last forever, so what has been decided what happens with all the old car batteries?
Are the white circles or low mounds at junctions genuine roundabouts?
At a minor road junction near where I live it is impossible go around it like many others. If seen by a zealous lawman could I be...
What's the most fuel efficient way to move two tonnes of cargo, a light truck like a Daily or Sprinter or a trailer behind a Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max?
As I will buy one last non-EV as a runabout before most probably switching to battery power within a couple of years, what would you recommend as a used buy under £10,000, as a ‘last hurrah car’ with a...
I have a Seat Leon FR thats 10 years old. What would be a good, reliable replacement? I specifically do not want my ventilation controls on the touchscreen.
My Fiat Panda has two steering modes. Around town (City) and normal. The normal mode is no longer working. Is the car still safe to drive on the City mode alone?
What's the best secondhand car I can get for a learner? Budget £2500.
I would like to buy a new or nearly new car (not older than 2019) but do not want a fully electric car as I do not have the facility to charge it at home. I don't understand what the different types of...
A relative has had her car written off and a payout has been agreed at £7000. What replacement car do you suggest? She has 2 children and needs a medium sized reliable family car.
My father had a car accident last year – his fault. He hit a motorcyclist, the motor cycle was a mess so I am guessing the motor cyclist claimed for a new motor cycle and for his injuries. Additionally...
If I buy an under one-year-old Volkswagen from a non-VW dealership, will I be able to take it to VW if there are any issues under the original three-year warranty?
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