We bought a used car privately but the extended warranty isn't in our name - is this an issue?

We bought a Land Rover from a private seller with an extended warranty certificate. Unfortunately we have had a major fault on the vehicle which requires work, which will hopefully be covered by the warranty....

Can I challenge a Notice of Intended Prosecution for speeding?

Can I challenge a speeding ticket issued from a handheld camera on a bridge over the dual carriageway I was travelling on? I was doing in the region of 53mph on my speedometer in a 50 mph area. I believe...

What's the best tyre pressure gauge?

Can you recommend a reliable and accurate tyre pressure gauge. I have bought three over the last 4 months. One died within a few weeks and there is no way to replace the battery. The other two give different...

How much is my Ford Mondeo worth?

I gave my car to a local garage to have substantial repairs done. The repairs were largely completed and the owner of the garage was giving it a last test drive in person after running the car on a ramp....

Would an electric handbrake stop a car in the event of an emergency?

With the advent of the electric parking brake I found myself wondering how to decelerate a car if one is a front-seat passenger and the driver becomes incapacitated. Steering the car should continue to...

What should I do before leaving my hybrid parked for five weeks?

In January I will be going on a cruise for five weeks. My car, a Lexus RX hybrid, will be left on my driveway. What advice would you give me on leaving it for such a long period ?

Is our 2002 Toyota Yaris ULEZ compliant?

We have a 2002 Toyota Yaris and the ULEZ site indicates that it is exempt, despite the V5C showing it is Euro 3 We have used it a few times within the new ULEZ zone with no fines. How safe do you think...

Where should I sell my VW Beetle for the best price?

I am thinking about selling my classic VW Beetle, it is rare 1967 semi auto. I need to get the best price possible for this car, can you help at all?

My car has been written off but I want to get it repaired - where do I stand?

My car was damaged by another driver and they have admitted fault. I have been to the garage and they advise that the car is likely to be written off because of the cost of the repair (it is likely category...