I want to export a UK car to France - how do I insure it for the journey there?

I have recently been given a 61 plate Zafira and I want to export it to my second/holiday/retirement home in France. But I'm having the devil's own job trying to find insurance for the journey down there. I...

Why does my private plate now make my car non ULEZ compliant?

My '55 Registered Audi S4 4.2 Cabriolet was OK for ULEZ on it's original 55 Plate, but having moved it onto an S40 Plate purchased direct from DVLA it is no exempt, how do I fix this?

Is it worth appealing a PCN when the parking app didn't work correctly?

I received a PCN for not displaying a valid parking ticket but there was an issue encountered when attempting to pay using RingGo, their parking partner, where the payment was approximately 20 minutes...

Is the Toyota RAV4 easy to break into and steal?

I keep reading about how easy it is to break into and drive away a Toyota RAV4 by removing the headlight and reaching the wiring. Toyota sales people claim to know nothing about this. Any idea what the...

How much would it cost to fully restore a Nissan 300ZX?

How much would it cost to fully restore a Nissan 300ZX turbo from 1981?

My insurer wants to write off my car - can I get it repaired instead?

My insurers want to write off my damaged car which is repairable. What are my options?

Why has Ford increased the recommended tyre pressures on the Focus?

I have purchased a new Ford Focus 1.0 125 Titanium. This replaced the same model purchased in 2019. Ford have increased the 16 inch wheel pressures in 2022 from 33psi to 38psi which gives a harder ride....

Is a Kia Picanto a good first car?

What should we look out for when buying a 2011 Kia Picanto (60k miles, £2995, two owners) for an 18 year old's first car? Seller has already said that it just failed MoT due to a spring which is being...

Are car seats described as leather actual animal hide or synthetic?

Are car seats described as leather actual animal hide or synthetic?

Are there any insurers who specialise in older driver insurance?

I am 84, mentally and physically fit, with no claims or convictions. I have been driving since I was 17. I have a Jaguar F-Pace and want to change it for a Volvo XC40 but I am having a problem finding...

Is it expensive to fix the folding roof on a Peugeot 307CC?

I am looking at buying a Peugeot 307CC 2004 plate as it only has 45k miles on the clock but at the moment the roof won’t open. The windows will go down but roof won’t open. I’m being told in most cases...

What impact will Euro 7 emissions regulations have?

I have seen that Euro 7 is programmed for 1st July 2025. The requirements for this are greatly beyond Euro 6. Is this definitely the future for the UK or is this just Europe? I see that the City of Oxford...

I have seen a cheap car on Facebook Marketplace - is it a scam?

I saw a Vauxhall Adam for sale on Facebook Marketplace it was a 2019 plate and price was £2700 Turns out I had to get in touch with a delivery company to get it delivered and when I asked them why the...

I received a fine because the expiry date on my Blue Badge wasn't visible - should I appeal?

What is the chance of a successful appeal to The Independent Appeals Service if I have displayed my Blue Badge but the expiry date was not visible?

Does the Vauxhall Corsa have adjustable power steering?

I'm looking for my granddaughters first car, she is set on a Vauxhall Corsa around 2012-13. Can you tell me, do all Corsa models have dashboard adjustable power steering?

Is the Vauxhall 1.6 CDTi engine reliable?

I am debating getting an Astra 1.6 CDTI but have heard some horror stories regarding the chain rattle and DPF issues on this engine. Am I just seeing the few bad cases (as you will never hear about the...

Can I buy a car from Ireland and bring it back to the UK?

I am intending to buy a second hand car. I am going to Ireland for a month and I need the car there - I was thinking about the option of buying the car in Ireland and then bringing it back to London. Is...

My Citroen C1 makes a beeping sound when travelling uphill or when cold, what could it be?

I have an automatic Citroen C1. I am getting a beeping sound particularly when the car is cold and/or going up hill. There is no warning sign. It's not seat belts. There is nothing to explain it in the...

The engine in my son's car is ruined, can he still sell the car?

My son’s car’s engine has packed up and is not repairable. Are there any reputable companies that buy cars like this as he cannot afford a new engine ?

Has Volkswagen sorted all of the DSG issues?

I remember reading about several issues with the Volkswagen group DSG gearbox. I recall many saying they were best to be avoided. However I believe this was the previous sven-speed incarnation, and the...

Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable?

I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage?

Are Skoda Yeti DSG gearboxes reliable?

Are DSG gearboxes on Skoda yeti reliable?

Is water from the exhaust pipe normal?

I have a 2021 Kia Niro. From new it leaves a small pool of water from the exhaust. I reported this to the dealer who told me that it was nothing to worry about and to ignore it. I have had the car for...

What is the speed limit in Wales in posted 40mph zones?

What is the new speed limit in posted 40 mph zones I can’t find any definitive answer on this ie 20mph where there are street lights but no mention of 40 zones. Until they actually get round to erecting...

I only do 5000 miles a year - should I buy a petrol, diesel or hybrid?

I am looking to buy a new car. I only do about 5000 miles a year. I need a car with a decent size boot. Should I buy a petrol, diesel or hybrid? I have no interest in an electric car as I have no way of...

What cars come with an opening sunroof?

My wife is looking for a replacement for her ten year old Kia Venga. She loves the opening sunroof but I am struggling to find anything. Do any cars have opening sunroofs these days. It doesn't have to...

What's a good replacement for a Ford S-MAX?

After engine failure on my much loved 12 year old Ford S-MAX (the third used petrol Ford in my family to have engine failure) I am looking for a replacement that is more economical, ULEZ compliant, large...

How many Jaguar XK8s are there on the road?

How many are there on the road and SORN?

Is there a new Hyundai i30 due soon?

! am considering buying a new Hyundai i30 but am wondering if a replacement is imminent as the current model is now around 7 years old.

What's the best small hatchback?

I'm looking for a small hatchback style car, like a Hyundai i10 size. I would like a very comfortable drivers seat, rear parking camera and as a bonus it would be great to have a heated windscreen. If...

My dealer says my Mercedes E-Class Auto needs a gearbox service but it's only done 33,000 miles, is this necessary?

I have a 2018 MB E-Class, it’s done 33,000 miles. The dealer tells me it needs an automatic gearbox service this year - £375 + VAT. Is it strictly necessary, and is that a reasonable price?

I have a limited height garage - what car would you recommend?

I’m limited in my garage to a height clearance of 1.58 metres. Can you recommend an SUV or estate car not exceeding that height?

My car is missing its air filter inlet scoop, is this important?

I have just bought a 2019 Skoda Octavia 1.5 petrol and the air filter inlet scoop is missing, is it important?

If I am disabled do I get a 50% discount on new car registration tax?

I'll be getting delivery of a new car in January and was wondering if you could tell me whether I can get a reduction on the first registration tax through being disabled. I normally get a get a 50% reduction...

What trickle charger would you recommend?

Which trickle charger would you recommend for use on an Hyundai I30?

Is the Dacia Duster expensive to service and repair?

I understand that French cars are complicated and expensive to work on, often requiring specialised tools. Since a Dacia Duster is basically a rebadged Renault will it be cheap to buy but expensive to...

Which is cheaper to run, a hybrid or an EV?

Which is the cheapest fuel cost, a hybrid doing 66 mpg or a full electric car?

My car's emission engine light is on, how do I get this to go out?

Is it true I have to keep going on long journeys to clear this sign?

My VW Touran has required several expensive repairs with potentially more to come, is it time to sell?

I've just paid £685 to have a fuel injector replaced on my 64-plate Touran with 49,800 miles on the clock. Earlier this year I had to have all the glow plugs and a wheel sensor replaced (£700+). The car...

What is the timing belt and DSG oil change interval on my VW?

I have a 71 Volkswagen T-Roc convertible with the 1.5 engine. There is so much confusion on this with timing belt change intervals of life/140,000 miles and different answers from different VW dealers....

How often should car air conditioning be serviced ?

How often should the aircon be serviced on my car?

Where can we get the sat nav on our Skoda updated?

We both need to update our respective 2014 Skoda Yeti sat navs which are more than five years old. Where do we get it from?

Do petrol cars have particulate filters?

Do petrol cars have particulate filters which can clog? I have a Hyundai i30 2018. A light came on the dash board and when I took it to the workshop they said its particulate filter so I have to run it...

Why has my car insurance increased so much this year?

My insurance premium has doubled in 12 months, for a Toyota Touring 2.0 Hybrid. I am 74, with 57 years driving and a clean licence, as well as being an IAM member. The premium for a friend who also drives...

I need to replace my BMW 420i for something with a higher driving position, what do you suggest?

I have a BMW 420i grand coupe. I’ve had it since 2016. I really love it but I have arthritic knees and I’m finding it too low. Reluctantly, I think I’ll need to change it for a car with higher seats, maybe...

My new car has paintwork damage - what are my rights?

I took delivery of a new car from a franchised dealer with a scratch on the paintwork which I pointed out at the time. What are my rights and best strategy to negotiate a solution with the dealer?

I'm selling my Renault Laguna, what's the best way to do this?

The time has come to sell my lovely reliable and comfortable Renault Laguna. It has been owned since new (2007) and is a diesel with 211000 miles. It has passed its MOT and is good to June 2024. There's...

Will the stop-start system on my Fiesta damage my engine?

Does the auto start/stop system wear out the engine quicker and turbo? Also, what kind of battery does it have? And has the starter motor been made stronger to within the stop starts? And what the system...

Does my manual MINI need a gearbox service?

Does my MINI Countryman manual 2013 1.6D need a gearbox service?

What happens if my car fails an MoT before the date of expiry?

If my car fails the MoT prior to the expiry date of the current MoT certificate what is the status? When looking on the government check and MoT status it shows fail but also says the current MoT is coming...