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I have about £15,000 to spend on a used three door coupe. There are a very few Infiniti Q60 models on AutoTrader which interest me - the 2.0 version. Any views on reliability, etc, please or other alternatives
We have a commercial facility next to our house. I have a designated disabled parking bay outside my house. One user parks his van on the next public parking bay with the wheels inside the bay but the...
When my Kia has been unused for a few days, the brake pedal is initially unable to be depressed (so that the car can't be started) but then slowly softens. The dealer says there is no fault but the car...
The DVLA revoked my driving licence of 50+ years in Sept 2024 due to cataracts in both eyes. I have undergone extensive eye surgery. The Consultant (March 2025) as well as Boots Optometrists (March & April...
What is a suitable car for elderly parents as passengers? And what is the best car for easy access? I can spend around £20k.
I have a new Lexus LBX that has now done 1200 miles. The oil change interval is the standard 10,000 miles or 12 months. I've read that some would suggest changing the oil and filter now that it's done...
Is it technically possible to change my low profile 19-inch wheels to 18-inch wheels? What are the pros & cons?
Lane hoggers are one of my pet hates, where people unnecessarily sit in the middle lane or even lane 3 or 4 lane of motorways. Effectively they are reducing a 3/4 lane down to a 2 lane road. If courtesy...
I have a 2010 Ford Fiesta with a water leak in the rear passenger footwell. Will this fail the MoT?
How much is a 2001 Audi TT 1.8T worth? And in does the 1.8T stand for turbo.?
I have a 2016 Renault Trafic converted to a campervan. The standard reversing lights although working are not very bright. Is it okay to replace the normal bulbs with LED bulbs? Would this cause any issues...
Can you recommend a small, inexpensive EV (new or nearly new) that is definitely capable of carrying bikes on the roof? Range is not too important and we prefer simplicity and traditional controls over...
Is it possible to buy a nearly new small suv automatic with a budget of £15,000? If so what would you recommend?
An overnight attempt to steal my Citroen Relay involved the thieves cutting a hole in the front offside panel and disabling a sensor that opened the central locking system. What/where is the device they...
I have restricted movement of my legs and have problems getting in and out of cars. My VW Passat was a lovely car but low to the ground making it difficult to get out of. I changed it for a BMW X1 thinking...
Due to a combination of factors, I have recently needed a full set of new tyres on my 68-plate BMW 430d Gran Coupe. I’m a steady and mature driver - not a boy racer - but the car has quite a lot of grunt....
Motoring magazines often refer to taking the car for a fast run to clear the DPF. Surely a better way would be to drive in 4th or 5th gear with increased revs but slower speed since it is the increase...
I do not suffer with hay fever so why not remove pollen filter altogether and improve the air flow through car?
This stop/start function on our Honda Jazz 2016 does not operate when when stationary, possibly due to age of battery. Is there any significant difference in simply switching off and on after being halted...
I have recently bought a 2020 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel in good condition with 79000 miles on the clock. It has been regularly serviced. What do I need to look for and replace at the next service in order...
Would a manual 1.0 VW Polo be a good choice for a new driver and if so which spec would you recommend re insurance? Would want a good approx 4 year old and depending on price might consider new if there...
I own a Citroen C3 Picasso. How often should the pollen filter be changed?
I recently parked at Meet & Greet at East Midlands Airport. When we collected our car at around 2am in the dark with our disabled daughter, we just left. When we got home and took the cases out we noticed...
I am looking to buy a sub £20k SUV. Would like to carry 7 but not essential. Like the look of the Peugeot 5008 but worried about reliability. A Skoda Kodiaq and the Toyota RAV4 also look appealing, especially...
I currently drive a 67 plate Land Rover Discovery 5 with 60,000 plus miles on the clock. I am thinking it is probably time to change before something major goes wrong. I have been thinking of dropping...
My 2021 Kia Niro 1.6 GDI HEV has only done 20,000 miles, but the front tyres will need replacement soon. The supplied tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (225/45 ZR18) are expensive - what do you suggest for...
I regularly drive on a 20 mile stretch of smart motorway, often late at night. When do "restrictions" end? For example, if two left lanes show red X and right two lanes show 40 limit ( X X 40 40) and...
My son and his girlfriend have both just passed their tests for automatic only. What would be a good first car that they could drive budget about £3k?
My dad (who has limited English, which is why I always go along anywhere where paper work/documents need to be overseen) bought a car knowing there was a fault in the window. However the dealership assured...
Is it possible to listen to CDs in a car without a built in Cd player?
Whatever happened to the diesel claims which we were all asked to put in? Pogust Goodhead does send the occasional email but this has been going on for years now. Has it all been a big scam?
I have just bought a 2013 Peugeot 107 with 71,000 miles. It drives well and I was offered a warranty but declined. I’m a 66 year old autistic female and have been fooled before and I want this car to last...
My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter which gets completely blocked with soot. This is located...
If I swap insurance providers do I have to tell them I made a claim for a windscreen replacement?
My 2013 Citroen C4 is in the garage for a clutch repair. The symptoms are that it can't engage any gear with the engine running but can when the engine is off. The garage now say it's not the clutch and...
What is the more reliable choice secondhand, the VWG group 7 speed DSG or the E-Tech Renault Hybrid gearbox in the Clio?
I have a 2004 Mercedes R230 SL500. Is there a recommended fuel additive to use to keep the system clean and running perfectly?
I have a 2012 Lexus RX450h. Two years ago I had an advisory on the MoT that the rear nearside fuel pipes were corroded. I wire brushed them down and painted them with Hammerite. The next MoT I was advised...
My 2006 Ford Fusion has done 102,000 miles which I don't consider high mileage. Recently while waiting at traffic lights, after a 25 mile journey, I noticed bluish smoke coming out from the bonnet close...
Every time I see a Polestar it has an Oxford registration number. Why is this?
I have just been quoted £765 to fully repair a fairly large stone chip in the drivers door of my car. I have been told the whole door will need to be repainted and faded into the the adjoining panels to...
At some point in the past I believe Ford fitted a BMW 6 cylinder diesel engine in some early Mondeo models. Do you know which years/models this covered and which model engine it was?
I have a 69 plate BMW X1 which has the standard BMW sat nav but no support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Is it possible to upgrade or retrofit this while retaining the remaining standard features including...
Further to a recent letter from the DVLA regarding my (then) untaxed vehicle, I am writing to express my utter disbelief in the fine I have received. Please allow me to explain:
My van, which was parked...
I am interested in buying a used electric car, but electric parking brakes are a deal-breaker. Please can you list the electric cars that have a mechanical handbrake for my shortlist?
I have to move a large collection of boxes from England to Italy and I want to buy a suitable car, probably an estate or something van-based. What is the best option?
We would welcome your thoughts on a replacement of a 15 year old diesel Skoda Fabia Estate which is now economically unrepairable. It was a great car for the family as though small sized, the boot was...
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