Questions from September 2024
Why does my daughter’s VW Up’s handbrake sometimes stick on? It’s been to the garage multiple times and had most parts replaced. The garage is unable to remedy. It can be released by revving the engine,...
I bought and taxed my car in Jan 2024. It was first registered in May 2019, and had a list price above £40k so for 2024 I paid the additonal tax rate. Since the car will be 6 years old in May 2025 can...
I notice in a recent response that you stated that incidents/claims count against the driver. I am an ADI and last year there were two incidents when my instructor car was hit by a third party. In both...
Please can you tell me if Cataclean is safe to use on my car ? I have suspected problem with the catalytic converter. I don’t want to risk blocking anything up though. I really would appreciate some advice....
I am lucky enough to own a Porsche Cayman S which I normally SORN for approximately 5 months over the winter period. I am about to move & although the new property has a garage it is too small to house...
I am looking to buy a used premium SUV so it has some latest spec like digital display, cruise control, auto speed limit etc. I wanted to buy a 3 to 4 year old ones so i get it for a reasonable price....
I have a Cat S car thar drives very well all and works as it should. What do you value a car of this type?
My wife's car has s strong regenerative braking mode. When slowing down at a junction or whatever do the brake lights get illuminated?
For speeding offences my local police force has stated that CSW (Community Speedwatch) operates the rule of 10% + 3mph. CSW equipment is different from SEU (Speed Enforcement Unit) equipment, which is...
How much of a vehicle has to be there to register it? I have not got it all and the marque isn't on the DVLA system.
We are looking for a small electric or hybrid car, for under £4k, which can travel say 150-200 miles on a full charge and is auto. What would you recommend ?
Looking for a decent cheap family car. Mostly driven in the city for short journeys and some motorway drives. Looking at a potential hybrid as we live in London and it needs to be ULEZ compliant. Thinking...
I would like to get a Fiat 500e but don't have the facility to charge at home. The nearest charger is a nearby supermarket which only allows 2 hours charging. Would it harm the car if I used a rapid charger...
I have driven a 2017 registered Mazda 6 touring from new. It is my perfect car. Fun to drive, plenty of luggage room and long range between refils. I want something similar (even more luggage room preferred)...
Do automatics have traction control?
Is there a way to find out the number of former keepers of a car, from the number plate alone?
Do you know the latest percentage of Electric Vehicles (excluding Lorries) in the UK?
My 2015 Peugeot 3008 fan keeps running after switching off the engine. It suddenly dies off but immediately you start the car and turn it off, the fan will start running again and it's affecting the car's...
I have a new car on order which at the moment is due in late October. My present car was serviced and MoTd in February for March 1st (2018) reg. As 6 months will have passed would it be to my advantage,...
Is it wise to hardwire a dashcam to a car fuse box yourself or does it require specialist knowledge and equipment?
What would your advice be about leaving my EV on the drive for 8/9 weeks whilst we are away?
I have an auto pay ULEZ account with TfL for my black Skoda Yeti 4x4 for my occasional visits to visit family in Wimbledon. Having been there the last weekend I was expecting a charge notice email but...
Getting an MOT test as at when due could mean a long wait if you are unable to get a pass first time. I have been trying to get a retest, but they have no availability till a week. I did a quick check...
Is waterless car cleaning safe?
Why is there a plague of car drivers driving in good daytime viability using full headlights? This habit is a minor irritation with old fashioned headlights but is a massive issue with the dazzling potential...
 

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