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I try to be very careful re speed limits. I am to visit Lanzarote soon after 8 years. I read the Spanish are hot on speeding, for good reasons it must be said. Is there an up to date speed camera map on...
My 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI has just failed its MoT as one coil spring has 'fractured or broken' and the other is an advisory as it is corroded. Should I get both replaced or is it okay to just replace...
My dad turned 95 in July and he just got his insurance renewal. He has a five-year-old Vauxhall Corsa and does 500 miles a year max. His premium has gone from £900 to £2400. I know no-one wants to insure...
Last year my daughter, intending to travel straight on using the outside lane of a two lane roundabout, was hit in the rear by a large grey van exiting the roundabout from the inside lane. Her car was...
What are the long term and short term cost differences between two different specs of the same new car, one retail priced below £40k and the other retail priced over £40k? Ignoring any discount that may...
I recently looked at a Mazda demo car with 300 miles on it. It was available on a Mazda dealer website and I agreed a price but then was told they could let me have the car and give me a receipt but could...
Do I need an undertray on my Alfa Romeo Spider. I've heard that they hold water and encourage rust?
I have a Mobility car that my mother drives and she had a parking ticket from the council. They say I must pay it but I cannot drive and wasn't in the car?
We have owned a 2015 Vauxhall Mokka CDTi from new. A few months ago, I noticed an acrid smell (not a bad egg smell) coming from the exhaust. I have tried a fuel cleaner and a cat cleaner but they have...
I own a 2022 VW Touareg which has covered 16,000 miles. I still haven't put any AdBlue in the tank and haven't had any warnings on the dash either. Is this normal?
I have just found out that the car I'm interested in buying was sold to Motorpoint via British car Auctions. What is your opinion about this?
Is it worth buy a new non hybrid car? With hybrids being more fuel efficient and the government banning new car sales in the near future?
The MoT inspection manual says "There must not be more than 2 DRLs fitted and they must emit white light."
The 2021+ Hyundai Tucson has 10 DRL's (described as Parametric by Hyundai). Would/should this...
Dash cams record the speed of the vehicle, can this evidence be used to prosecute a motorist for speeding?
My 71 reg Volvo XC40 (22,600 mls) has just had its 3 year service at a main dealer and was due its first MoT. I was told on collection that it needs one new rear shock absorber and won’t pass the MoT without...
What small/medium size cars come with heated seats, screens and steering wheels either as standard or as extra winter packs?
We’ve owned a 2011 VW Golf as a second car since it was almost new and have been very happy with it. Now think we should update it for something newer. Our problem is there’s a sea of similar cars in the...
I drive a Subaru XV and the tyres are load rating 98. I am thinking of buying all season tyres and many brands offer load rating 102. Am I OK to fit the higher rating?
Having got an EV this year (Kia Soul) this is our 1st winter with an EV. I use regenerative breaking via the paddles a lot but should I be doing something different in winter conditions. There seems to...
Whats the maximum length for a EV charging cable? My parking space is approximately 40 metres from my house.
It's that time of year again - screen washer problems. The screen wash bottle is gross so I took it to the garage to get the pipes flushed and then found a leak on the pump so needed a new pump. It seems...
I have a Vauxhall e-Vivaro seven seat van which is registered as a car but is not car derived. What are the speed limits? According to the police, it’s not car derived and is therefore a van so reduced...
I used to own two cars. On one, I never had any claims but I did on the other. I no longer have the car that had no claims made on its insurance. My car insurance is up for renewal and it shows the claims...
I am looking to change car and want to buy a petrol hybrid but would like one that has a spare wheel or space for a space saver. Are there any cars up to 3 years old that are suitable?
I have recently purchased a 2016 BMW 320d SE Estate. I noticed that the reverse camera seems to flicker and the brightness seems to change whilst reversing. Included with the purchase was a 6 month warranty....
Any thoughts on the new to UK Chinese brand Omoda? I think it’s owned by Cherry. The first model seems good value, although basic engines.
Recently I ordered four Continental Eco Contact 6 205/55 R17 V 91 tyres as like for like replacements on my Skoda Kamiq SE. On the day of the appointment only three had been delivered and was told enquiries...
I own a Peugeot 2008 petrol car. At its recent five year service I was advised that the cambelt would need doing next time. I enquired about a rough estimate and was shocked to be told that it would be...
I am looking for a 2020 Dacia Duster petrol and have noticed that a large number of these cars that are only 4 years old have already had two or 3 owners. Many of them claim to have a full service history...
What should drivers be aware of travellng from the UK to destinations in mainland Europe in an EV? I have friends who have driven distances of several hundred miles to Spain, France (made that journey...
I have a 2005 Rover 75 and am looking to fit a sat nav unit radio. I was told the amp is in the boot area. I’ve had both left and right panels stripped out do not see anything in there other than the reverse...
Taking into account all factors including depreciation, is it cheaper to run an electric car of similar size and make, ie Subaru Solterra v Forester?
I have recently passed a couple of cars that have had film put on their front windscreen. It is therefore not possible to see the drivers nor any passengers. I assume this is somehow legal as they do not...
Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports like the Toyota Elgrande?
I’m looking for a 2 to 4 year old small SUV, budget around £15k maximum, from a main dealer. Is November a good month to get a deal, or should I wait until January, when the cars are a year older?
We are thinking about getting a two seat fun car for our retirement. We love the Mazda MX-5 but sadly with one pair of super-long legs, it’s simply too small.
Ideally a tin-top convertible, what are our...
I want to create a mobile art therapy studio in the back of a box van to make it easier to get to my clients with all my equipment and have an uninterrupted space to work. My criteria are: 1. maximum space...
Do you have a data table of the range any hybrids can drive by electric power? Some are called mild hybrids have small range. I am interested in Jazz hybrid but then I read it has only 0.85 kwhr battery....
I have a Ford Fiesta and the has rear drum brakes. I realised that they rust outside - what is the solution to remove rust and put something to protect them against rust again?
I have recently fitted LED globes in the rear brake lights on my MG3. I have since discovered that i get interference on my reverse camera when I apply the brakes. Any suggestions?
My daughter bought a 2011 Citroen Berlingo from a private seller this year. Being rather naive, she took the answers to question about any problems, anything not working, etc as the truth. The price asked...
Which vehicle checks are worth paying for before buying a car?
I have a Peugeot 205 1.9 Automatic (75 kW, year 1990) and I need a fuse box for it. Is the diesel version (1.7 or 1.8) suitable for my car, because it looks the same?
I have petrol fumes in cabin of my Volvo V70 T5 1997. Driving normally the fumes are not too much of a problem, however, when coming to a halt it is noticeable in the cabin. It has been checked during...
I have a 20 year old Vauxhall Combo with nearly 158,000 miles on clock. It runs well and has been well maintained since 2013 when I bought it. I want to sell it in December, as I am retiring as a gardener....
I have purchased a BMW 320d SE Estate. I think it would normally come as standard with 17-inch alloys but the one I purchased has 18-inch. Continental tyres on the front and a brand new cheap make were...
I can afford up to £13000 for a fun car. I rarely have a pasenger. A MINI Cooper 3 door would be fine. Or a VW Up GTI. Both are good but is the Up easier to work on and reliable?
An ex MINI mechanic,...
After resisting the idea of driving in the daytime using headlights in addition to my cars DRLs, I have now decided to join the pack and leave my headlights switched on all the time. I was just wondering...
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