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Questions from December 2023
I have owned a 2016 Ford Mondeo Titanium Mk5 from new and the vehicle has been highly satisfacory and trouble free. However I am concerned that the advent of DAB+ will render many stations unobtainable....
Is there a minimum dimension standard for LED lights on new cars? Twice now I have not spotted a turn signal in daylight because the turn light was so small.
I feel I have been unfairly fined for speeding. I was travelling East on the A14 late at night on a quiet road towards Cambridge. Four lanes: the 1st for the A14, the second for Cambridge, the outside...
My mum is looking to replace her BMW X1. It is too wide for her driveway and she has scraped it a few times. She needs a four door or hatch that's automatic. She loves driving and will wants a car that...
My wife had accident as named driver on my policy, I want to renew with her being named driver again, do I declare claim in my section or in hers or both? Technically I had no accidents so how can I be...
I have just had to replace a rear runflat tyre due to having had a puncture on my BMW 420i Convertible which had only done 8,000 miles, so I now have a new rear tyre and one that has about 4mm of tread...
Can you give me your opinion on the Ghost security system please? I put a disklok security lock on my Renault Scenic (not a value target - I know - but hard worked for - and keep my car keys in a metal...
My Hyundai i20 has a FSH & just 35,000 miles but is coming up for 9 years old. It has been reliable but the build is not up to our Toyota CH-R. I prefer high up position of SUVs plus I'm now a dog owner. Do...
How do I temporally disable alarm while my dog is in the vehicle?
Are plug in hybrids worth having? We live in a village and frequently do 20 to 30 miles to access facilities, so would need regular charging unless we just revert to the petrol engine.
I was caught speeding at 53mph on a 30mph road at 2 am. Police have sent the case to court and I have pleaded guilty. I was there for camping and my heater broke so I travelled to get a new heater. Temp...
Can you suggest a reliable non-subscription vehicle tracking system please?
My daughter's Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2014 has a wet area under the off side rear (3rd row) seat. It is not coming from the underneath of the vehicle as it has not been driven for a while.
I have a 2016 Hyundai Tucson and need to replace both front tyres. Presently all four tyres and the spare are Continental. The two rear tyres are okay so I am thinking to purchase two new tyres. Is it...
Has anyone ever heard of DPF surcharge. I discovered my DPF had the filters removed and I needed a new one. I was then told when the part was returned to the main dealer in exchange for the new one I was...
My 2017 Suzuki Baleno headlamps are fogged up around the outsides but not in the middle - it appears to be between two layers of double glazed plastic? Is this an MoT failure? Is there a fix for this...
I'm due to replace two tyres and the other two are probably due for replacement in 6 months. I'm wondering about taking the plunge and fitting all weather tyres (5 as I have a spare). Do you think it would...
I have three vehicles but obviously cannot drive them all at once. Is it possible to buy a dashcam that I can transfer between them?
I've had a new clutch and flywheel fitted by the garage two months ago and it's burnt out. Can I expect the garage to repair without payment?
Is there anywhere to find out how much road tax is for a second hand nearly new car before l buy? This will influence what l can afford and help me with my search.
When on Google Maps to a destination it took me off at a slip road that said emergency vehicles only. Is this legal?
I have recently had a replacement aortic valve during heart surgery and wondered if I am obliged to inform my moot insurance companies of the operation?
Does my insurance company need to be told if I change the tyres on my BMW 6 Series from runflats to standard ones? Would this affect the cost?
I want to buy a used Range Rover Sport as a retirement present to myself. Would you advise paying more for a 2019/20 model and accepting the ongoing depreciation or buy a 2017 model for less and accept...
I have lost the bonnet key for my 2010 Ford Kuga and I am wondering if there is an easy fix without needing to replace the whole key and locks ?
My Kia was dropped off at main dealer in Canterbury and 9 hours later picked up where we were informed the rear exhaust was missing. The dealer will not repair until we pay the £800. My question is do...
Will a Mk1 SEAT Leon Cupra, MG ZR, Renault 19 or Abarth Grande Punto ever become a classic as I would like to buy one of these as I have previously owned them.
I'm looking for a large boot, dog friendly 2nd hand replacement for my automatic Citroen C3 Picasso which is a 2015 version but starting to cost a lot in services. I live in rural Scotland so need something...
I have replaced one headlight bulb (D1S), and have noticed it is slightly brighter than the alternate side. New bulb is 6000k colour temp, and I assume the alternate bulb is 4000k or 5000k. My MoT is due...
What is a good (cheap to run, low insurance) small car for a newly qualified driver? They are 6' 5" tall and our First 500 is a bit tight for them!
Is it possible to buy a dashcam that is battery powered i e it doesn’t need any wiring to power it? I’m told that Jaguar do not approve of hard wiring in an I pace and there is no convenient 12v socket...
Are Kia alloy wheels subject to corrosion? My 6 year old Venga has corrosion underneather the lacquer.
If you order a new 74 plate car how do you know that it was not sat in the forecourt for many months?
Do you have any information on the Intelligent Adaptive Suspension being offered on the 2023 Mini Cooper S, please? I’ve read it is a mechanical system rather than electrically controlled. I asked the...
Are there any specific car insurances for sorned cars which allow me to keep my no claim discounts?