I received a parking ticket but the signage was incorrect - can I appeal?

I recently stayed in a private car park for longer than 10 minutes due to driving around trying to find the place I needed to be. I am concerned that I will now receive a fine because payment for parking...

Does VED on hybrids go up next year?

Will hybrid cars costing £40k have to pay higher RFL in 2025?

How can I check if a used car attracts a tax premium?

When buying for example a two year old car is the seller either private or a dealer obliged to inform you that when new it's list price was over 40k and is therefore subject to the extra premium tax until...

Which hybrids don't suffer from battery issues?

We currently own a Toyota Yaris Cross bought new in March 2023. Over this time we have had to call the AA several times to charge the small 12v battery as it has gone flat, the last time being after we...

What's the safest way to drive a hybrid in floods?

The accepted advice is that driving through floods should be avoided. If it is felt necessary then a low gear should be selected, slip the clutch and keep revs up to avoid water being taken into the exhaust....

How can I make my car more reliable?

Is there anything i can do to make my 2020 Dacia Duster more reliable, e.g. fit a premium quality battery, performance air filter, kevlar fan belt, etc? I am only looking for one thing from a car that...

What are the speed limits for small vans?

I am thinking of changing from our ageing Citroen C3 Picasso to either a Citroen Berlingo or Peugot Rifter. I don't want to get caught by van speed limits though and it's hard to find clear info. What...

Do I need any documents to take my car out of the country on a transporter?

I would like to take my car out of the country to get my brother in law to repair my car as it has an unknown gearbox fault and he is a specialised mechanic in that area. Trouble is he is in Germany, but...

What small petrol cars have torque converter automatics?

I want to buy a small used petrol automatic with torque converter gearbox and low insurance for under £10,000. What do you recommend?

Does my speedo or Google Maps show the correct speed?

Google maps shows the speed limit of the road you are on and your current speed. I’ve noticed that this is 4mph less than that displayed on my speedometer. It’s the same in my wife’s car and a friend has...

Should my alloy wheels be peeling?

I have recently bought a Volvo V60 2021 plate and the alloys were refurbished just before I bought it but I have noticed the black part of the alloys has started to peel and underneath it is a shiny black...

Is there a new Honda Jazz coming in 2025?

I am currently looking at buying a new Honda Jazz. Are you aware of any plans for a major update from Honda for the 2025 model Jazz?

Is it legal for a dealer to sell a car with three different brands of tyres?

Should a reputable car dealer sell a car with 3 different brands of tyres on. The two on the front are identical but the two on the rear different from the front and each other. The sealer says that the...

Is it better to take a higher excess and insure that under a separate excess cover policy?

I have an excess of £250 which rises by a further £200 if I don't use the selected insurers repairers. Provided any accident repair exceeds my excesses, I'm able to recoup my outlay under an Excess Protection...

Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if my insurance was not renewed?

I was insured until just over a week ago when I could not find the renewal notice so switched to another provider as I was about to go on holiday and short of time. I assumed that as the insurer couldn't...