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My wife and I have a Toyota Corolla Touring. It's a terrific car, but we are finding that it is a bit low for getting in and out. Therefore it was good news to hear that there was a Corolla Cross which...
I have read a lot of bad press on the PSA 1.2 petrol engine, how much of this is actual and does it cover the turbo and non turbo engines?
My wife has a 71 plate Volvo XC40 2.0 litre petrol light hybrid which is a lovely car and comes highly recommended. My problem with it is that, as it's used for relatively short journeys, it manages only...
Can you tell me please the advantages of buying a self charging petrol car over a straight petrol engine car or full electric car?
We have a 2015 Audi A4 quattro estate and have moved to a hilly elevated area that often suffers from winter snows. What would be a good choice of winter/offroad tyre to allow us to still drive around...
We have a resident in our road who has 'stuck' leaves over her number plate to avoid detection from the ULEZ cameras. Her son is a serving police officer so we are reluctant to email/phone our local station...
Have a 68 plate Hyundai i20 1.0 litre petrol with the DCT automatic transmission. It is not a torque converter automatic. Car has done approx 28k miles. Does the transmission oil needs to be changed and...
My 2016 Hyundai Tuscon TomTom navigation no longer receives updates I am advised by a message on its screen. And I`m told there is not an option to renew. In particular via my portable plug in EE wifi...
I was speaking to a friend who lives near me in North London and wanted to change his car from a BMW to a Land or Range Rover and was quoted £8000 for insurance. He decided to buy an Audi Q5 instead.
My...
I am thinking of buying a 2019 C4 Cactus, I have read that there are some cambelt issues, can you please advise on when you should change cambelt on these cars and should I be wary of them?
And also is...
We have a Porsche Macan fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres which need replacing. We find the tyres superb with great grip and reasonably quiet. We wonder if we should be considering all-season tyres as a...
My daughter has decided to buy a car. She lives in a seaside town where parking is at a premium. She needs a car that is small reliable and can get her about her town and about Cornwall where she lives....
What is the difference between a genuine Citroen/ Peugeot oil filter and a non genuine one, like Bosch?
My wife's late 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium has just 31k on the clock. It has a full service history but has not had the cambelt (and the associated pumps etc) replaced. It's a hi-spec model with satnav...
I’ve had a couple of plates on retention for many years. I have moved house since I got a certificate for retention. I recently tried to re activate them and they say there’s no record of them. What can...
Is it safe to mix summer tyres with cross climate tyres?
I have a new car on order. When it arrives I would like the dealer to register it with a number (current number at the time) bought from DVLA containing my wife's initials. We did this before with an...
I purchased Ford Fiesta Titanium mild hybrid in April. Have made two journeys from Cumbria to stafford, 350 miles return, and on both occasions I am averaging 76/77mpg driving at a steady 55/60mph. Always...
I have severe upper limb mobility and struggle to drive even with a steering spinner as my Mini Clubman is so low. I cannot operate tailgates at all by hand and cannot reach up above chest level.
What...
I’ve had few cars over the years and am currently running a Subaru Outback 3.0-litre at 142k. 25 mpg and top rate VED with inevitable big bills ahead - do I stick or twist?
We do 30k plus a year, rural...
What would you suggest for an SUV 4x4 with towing capacity of 2000kg to tow a horse box. My ideal car, a Volvo XC60, is like looking for hen’s teeth. Budget is £20k.
How often does the fuel filter on my MINI Countryman 1.6d 2013 need changing?
I have a BMW 220d xDrive auto Active Tourer. It is 8 years old and has done 103,000 miles. I am advised by BMW that there is no requirement to ever change the auto transmission oil but a local autobox...
I have a 16-year old Peugeot 407 which has just failed its MOT, mainly because of all the electronic problems causing alarms showing about ABS, the speedometer not working, and other things.
Will it...
How much should it cost to repair seat belt which is not retracting properly?
I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric that means I go electric most of the time,...
I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta diesel and I'm getting a lot of oil into coolant. It still runs fine, I have put a sealer in water but makes no difference, is it worth trying to put something in the oil?
It's...
I have had my car MoT'd 3 weeks earlier than the expiry date of current certificate, unfortunately the car failed its test. Can I legally drive the car for the next 3 weeks until current certificate expires?
As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long trips to the Alps we do each year with skis, bikes...
My wife is test driving a 2021 Nissan X-Trail 1.6 diesel auto this week.
Somebody I know just bought a Nissan Juke petrol auto and he's told me he's returning it for a refund, as he says there's travel...
I am an Uber driver and do more short journeys than long. I need 7 seats - what do you recommend
My Citroen C3 Picasso has had AdBlu added and pump cleaned but the warning light is still coming on. Is it okay to drive or is it dangerous?
My wife recently had a hip replacement and is now well on the road to recovery (8 weeks).
Firstly, is she now allowed to drive? And secondly, does she need to inform her insurer of this procedure?
I bought my new Puma in October 2020. At the two year service, I was advised the rear discs were badly pitted and corroded, and as I noticed some uncomfortable braking, I had new rear discs and pads at...
I’ve lost my driver’s licence which I renewed in April and, as I’m now 73, will need to be renewed again in 2026. As all my details are on the DVLA website, is it a legal requirement to apply for a replacement...
My 2017 VW Golf GTE has 225/40-18 tyres which will soon need replacing. The Michelin Cross Climates are attractive and often recommended by you. However, the runflat version (Zero Pressure) only seems...
I have Mercedes E350 with run flat tyres, if I replace these with ordinary tyres would this affect the insurance or my Mercedes service and breakdown cover?
My last car was an Accord estate, sold in Sep 2015 having been owned by me from new in 2007. WeBuyAnyCar offered me £2650 whilst the Mazda dealer where I bought my current Mazda 6 from didn't want to buy...
If the smaller of the two numbers on a tyre relates to height will remaining on the same size wheel with taller tyre not affect speedo readings?
I’m having issues sourcing Chevrolet Car parts. A few items need to be replaced on my Chevrolet Orlando but keep finding issues to sourcing the parts that are no longer available.
When Chevrolet announced...
I will be changing my 19 plate Toyota Corolla for a brand new one in early March 2024. My current car is due for an annual service and MoT on the 10th. Would it be prudent of me to have it serviced and...
What charger do I need to replenish my 2021 Fiesta Active X Edition T MHEV flat battery please
I have a Skoda Kamiq (an excellent motor) but am ready for a change. I don't know whether to wait for the new updated 2024 Kamiq, or to go for something completely different. If I was to change, can you...
If a car is showing on the DVLA as a particular make, but the Motor Insurance Database has it as a totally different make eg MG(DVLA) Renault(MID) is this an offence?
Can I change my wheels to 18-inch from 19-inch on my Volvo XC40 T5? I have had two different opinions from Volvo dealers. I find the ride hard on 19-inch Continentals.
My car was given a Cat S write-off without any Inspection. Can I request an inspection? Could the Cat S status be cancelled if the inspection results were favourable?
Is an Audi A1 one expensive to insure for a young driver?
I have owned my XJ saloon since new, bought in 08 /2000. Mileage is 33000, in good condition. Just about to move home, without space to keep as a second car. Would it be possible to provide a rough indication...
Is it illegal to disable the AdBlu system and can the disablement be checked say with a MoT?
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