What small cars have a high seating position?

I drive a Hyundai Ioniq which has been great, but now I’m in my 80’s I would like a small car with a high seating position that is easier to get into and out of. My annual mileage will probably be not...

Are Japanese imports safe to buy?

Are Japanese imports safe to buy?

What happens if my keyless fob battery dies?

I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using the fob buttons. This is the first car I’ve had...

Where can I find the date of manufacture on a car?

Is the date of manufacture shown on the information plates in the engine bay?

Will I retain my C1 and C1E categories after a driving ban?

My motorhome is over 3.5 tonnes and I turned 70 in July. I applied to retain the C1 and C1E categories and that worked. But in August, I received a 6-month ban, for speeding. When I apply to get my licence...

Should I buy a used car that has outstanding finance on it?

The private seller has a secured loan on the car I'm looking to buy. What's the best way to handle this? Rather than trust him to settle the loan once I've paid him, should I insist that he clears the...

Does the premium car tax £40,000 rate include options?

If I purchase a new car sub £40,000 it is not subject to luxury tax but if I add options which take it over 40k is it liable to the luxury car tax?

A classic car I bought has turned out to be stolen - where do I stand?

I bought a 1973 Corvette in June 2024 for the sum of £12,500. Before I bought it I carried out an HPI check which stated the car was not stolen. I also checked it out on .gov and it had been untaxed since...

Are cheap tyres a false economy?

In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres? Could the savings on initial costs lead to greater...

Should I switch to all-season tyres?

Just bought a new car and it is fitted with summer tyres. Should I change 4 brand new summer tyres for All Season tyres before winter sets in? Or should I wait and see how the weather progresses?

The fan on my car keeps running when it's switched off - what is the cause?

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...

Are MoT dates affected by date of first registration?

My MoT renewal date was 7th October. I booked an MoT for 17th September (within 1 month), and it passed ok. But, the new MoT renewal date has come back as 17 September next year. The garage claim this...

Who provides traffic announcements?

I drive a 2018 Suzuki Vitara which I bought in 2021 and still remember the first time I heard a loud announcement in the car telling me 'Caution, A406 traffic disruption, speed 30km' It was quite a surprise...

Do PHEVs operate the same way as regular hybrids?

My Kia Niro Hybrid returns around 60mpg. Most of my journeys exceed the battery range of a PHEV version. Does a PHEV operate in the same way as my standard hybrid once the electric only range is passed...

Do I need a sticker to warn people I am using a dash cam?

I have just fitted front and rear dash cams to my car and in the box is a sticker that you can put on a window to inform everyone you have a dash cam. Now I know that for CCTV you have to display a sign...

Is it safe to buy a secondhand EV that's stood unused?

I'm considering buying a lightly used Mercedes-Benz EQB 350, which was first registered in June 2022, gas done 3,000 miles and seems to have been sat at a dealership for much of its life. Does this represent...

Where do in-car speed limit displays get their information from?

My new Mazda 2 displays incorrect speed limits in places, as did my previous one. I have been told cars "read" speed limits but also that they use software from other sources. Is one or other correct,...

What sort of wheelchair accessible vehicle should I look at for my disabled husband?

I’m looking for my first WAV to transport my husband and his mobility scooter and our dog, what are my options?

How is the MPG for PHEVs calculated?

How are the figures calculated for a Lexus NX 450 PHEV - that has a published mpg of 256.7mpg?

What 1950s luxury classic do you recommend?

I’d like to buy a Rolls Royce or Bentley car of the late 1940s/early 1950s. What model/s would be a good choice for someone now well-past DIY, please?.

Should DRLs switch off when you switch to headlights?

Both my Vauxhall Zafira and Hyundai i10 have daytime running lights. On both vehicles, the DLRs switch off when my side lights or headlights are switched on. I've observed that some vehicles have daytime...

Will changing my tyres improve ride quality?

I have changed from a Golf SV with 205/55/R16 tyres to a VW T-Roc with 215/50/R18 tyres. I am finding the ride much harder. Would a Michelin tyre make the ride more comfortable and if so which model?What...

Does a car manufacturer have to keep spares for a discontinued model?

Does a car manufacturer have to keep spares for a discontinued model? I have got a Renault Koleos 2018 and cannot get a blower motor (to demist windows ) anywhere. Off Renault or anybody else. Seems very...