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I am looking for a reliable estate car under 10k that is ulez compliant as I live in bristol. Are there any you would recommend please?
I am considering trading in my Subaru Outback Premium registered in March 2016, list price less than £40,000, CO2 emissions 161g/Km. I purchased the car in June 2016 and the vehicle tax on form V149 from...
What is your advice on the best second hand small hybrid (i.e Toyota Yaris and similar) at 3-5 years old?
I have recently replaced my car with the current one having been ceramic coated on the paintwork and wheels - Is there a preferred way to clean the car? I understand using a sponge could put fine scratches...
We have driven our Freelander since 2012 and it's sadly time to start thinking about its replacement. We have a couple of important things we would like. High driving position and comfortable for long...
I am about to buy a 2015 Macan with 21" wheels and I'm not looking forward to a hard ride. I sold my Cayenne with 18" wheels and the owner (who refitted with 21" wheels) has offered me the Cayenne's wheels....
I have a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S which has a problem with the air suspension which is not working and Porsche said it will cost £4300 to put right. Porsche say the compressor and relay aree gone and need...
Why does Ford offer the Puma 1.0 with drum brakes, small front disc brakes, while it's so much expensive even for the 125hp version? Also the square steering wheel looks uncomfortable, ugly and not good...
My 91 year old sister in laws driving licence (manual/car) expired at the end of September last year. She unfortunately overlooked re applying, but even so she would like it renewed 'just in case' she...
My Skoda Fabia is coming to the end of its shelf life but has been an excellent car. I would love one that is similar but higher up. I am not into new technology and don't have the time to work it all...
Last year in July I bought a 2024 Volvo XC90 Core 2.0 B5 diesel and I bought extra 3 year warranty so 5 in total. Today my car has 8000 miles on the clock. I have been offered a trade in option for latest...
My wife only has a full motorcycle licence and her new photocard licence says she can drive 'B1' vehicles - four wheels and up to 400Kg, or 450Kg if a cargo vehicle. The old Renault Twizy would seem to...
We wish to change my wife's car - a 2012 Ford Fiesta Zetec. Our minimum requirements are a small car (about same size as current Fiesta), five doors, automatic, petrol, sat nav and a minimum 1.3-litre.
Reliability...
Do any cars from the last 5 years already meet the Euro 7 standard? I know new vehicles that come to market after July have to meet that standard, but I presume that some already will, but would like...
MKy Astra is now over 7 years old but has only done 25000 miles. At the recent MOT which it passed they said that the rear tyres were perishing and cracking due to age. I changed the fronts two years ago,...
Is it possible to buy a small pressurised container of Nitrogen to top-up Nitrogen inflated tyres? I can get this done at my local ATS depot, but would consider buying a Nitrogen supply for emergency...
Which small van (similar to a Ford Transit Connect) has a dry timing belt?
With the rise of engine downsizing in modern cars, I’m curious about its long-term reliability. How do smaller turbocharged engines hold up compared to larger naturally aspirated ones in terms of wear,...
Would DLVA be receptive to a request for a list of all the cars registered to me from my original purchase up until present day, how would I go about this and would they charge me?
I’m due to take delivery of a new Lexus LBX in early March, since doing some research of this car it seems there is a problem regarding the 12v battery, the battery it’s supplied with doesn’t seem to be...
Does the government have a plan for EV charging for people that can't have a home charger. Where I live the only charges are over a mile away and limited to 90 minutes. If the permitted charging time was...
I have changed the heater matrix on a 2012 VW Golf and the heater is still blowing cold air, what else can I do/check?
I have an 2008 2.7 Boxster which is now at 135k miles and I was wondering what is the best oil type for the age/miles of the car ? I’m also going to change the gearbox oil (manual), as the gear change...
I have a Fiat 500, owned new from 2011 with 19,000 miles on the clock. A few times on startup, when not used for a few days, the engines revs up to 4/5000rpm before setttling down to normal warm up tickover....
My 2009 Citroen C3has developed an undesirable trait whereby on acceleration it momentarily pulls to the right. Upon slowing down it momentarily pulls to the left. The suspension seems to be in order and...
A local garage has several VW Golfs - allJjapanese imports and automatic - all listed as one owners. What are the pitfalls of buying one and is it possible to find out the service history of a jap import?
While driving, I have noticed a large number of trucks have now mounted additional yellow side marker lights to the fronts of their vehicles. In addition to the yellow side markers that I have seen on...
Will my Volvo XC60 battery charge if I connect it to an extension lead which is connected to a 4 plug extension in the garage?
My Mercedes E220 Bluetec is 11 years old now, the engine looks dirty. Is it okay to get the engine steam cleaned?
I have an Audi SQ5. What should the appearance of the coolant look like?
I wish to buy a solar charger for my RAV4. Last year the battery was flat following 14 days holiday. Toyota has upgraded the battery to 52Ah. I still have my doubts if this will last 3 weeks. Can you suggest...
I have a Peroduia Myvi 56 plate and would like some suggestions to replace it. it's been fantastic but getting old. I am 70 years old and 5ft 1 and this will be my last car. I like Japanese cars although...
I recently had my 5 year old Kia Sportage AWD serviced and MoTd and athough it passed I was told that the brake discs were pitted or scored and would have to be replaced soon. Also the pads would need...
I’m looking to change my car and considering a Lexus LBX and VW ID3. However I only do 4000 miles pa so which of these cars will be best suited to such a low mileage?
Given that VWG seem to have revised their timing belt interval changes for some models, what would be the interval for a 2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9Tdi PD 1Z5 with BXE engine? I tend to go for around 60-70k...
I have just bought a 2016 Range Rover Sport. As I believe these are high risk apart from the steering lock I am using would you recommend a tracker device? If so can make any recommendations please?
Is there an accurate reliable inflator on the market: I've been using one purchased from the AA, but the readout is erratic, the viewed Pounds Per Square Inch numbers jump 2 or 3 pounds at a time. I consider...
Regarding the debate about blanket 20mph zones. It's absolutely fair enough near schools but am I the only one who thinks a blanket 20mph seems overly slow on a clear, currently 30mph road? I asked this...
I’ve put a pre deposit down on a new Dacia bigster 155 hybrid journey which comes to 30k I am lucky enough to get discount on new cars being ex forces and some give very good discounts but I’m really stuck...
I live in Spain (Mallorca) and used to have a 2014 Porsche Macan Diesel up until three years ago when we emigrated. I'd rather like to replace it but diesel examples tend to be high mileage (though cheaper...
We own a VW Golf Mk7 1.5 TSI 2020. Please can you tell me how often the cambelt should be changed? I have had a bewildering array of answers to this from every 4 years/40K miles to never.
I have a 2016 Mercedes E220 Bluetec. The battery seems to be depleting quickly during cold weather. I have already charged it twice with portable charger but sometimes it would not start on very cold mornings....
What is the best pickup with high seating similar to Range Rover? Lux cab preferred as used also on motorway.
I understand that the Ford Fiesta, especially those with keyless systems are quite prone to theft. Is there any relatively straightforward and not too expensive way of making them less prone to theft?
I'm thinking of a 1.4 plug-in hybrid Skoda Superb. What happens if I don't keep the battery topped up?
My daughter's three month old Kia Sportage mild hybrid petrol automatic recently flashed up an instruction to re-generate exhaust filter having covered 1700 miles. We were not aware that petrol cars are...
If I purchase an EV over £40k and it is registered by the end of March would I escape the premium vehicle surcharge in subsequent years?
I have a 2012 Honda CR-V and the Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light keeps coming on. I get it recharged and it has had the ERG valve replaced recently. Can you tell me why it keeps coming on? I admit...
Why has VW recently changed the cam belt change interval on my 2010 Tiguan TDI (as quoted by my VW dealer) from 40,000 miles/5 years to 160,000 miles/ 15 years? What is the justification for this and is...
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