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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...
I have put down a deposit on a Hyundai i10 with 34,303 miles on the clock. The MoT history shows no fails and two minor advisories from years ago - other than that it's a clean sheet. However, from 2021...
On your recommendation I purchased a Skoda 1.0 TSI which I am really pleased with. Unfortunately I have been diagnosed with a lower back problem which necessitates a softer seat. I have looked at various...
I have just bought a BMW iX1 as my last car was stolen. I want to get a Ghost immobiliser fitted - will this affect the warranty on my car?
My 2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi has now done 52300 miles, do you recommend a cam belt and water pump change?
The perspex on the headlights of my 2013 My Suzuki Alto were starting to go misty so I cleaned them up with T-Cut which removed the misting. However I have recently noticed that the plastic on the headlights...
I have received a notification of prosecution from West Midlands Police for travelling at 81 mph thus exceeding the 70 mph speed limit. This was recorded by an automatic camera between Junctions 3A & 4...
My 2000 VW Beetle has a flat battery. Our mechanic says there's nothing wrong with the alternator or battery. Can you help?
I was scheduled for a major operation to remove my pancreas, I was started on insulin injection on Jan 13 so before the operaton on 7 march I sent in my licence within the 3 months period required I now...
We've just bought a new 2025 Volvo XC60 mild hybrid and I would just like to know at what mileage/age it's best to change the cambelt/timing chain and water pump.
I am a volunteer driver and take people to hospital for their treatment. I need a car that has a range of 340 miles, so a saw a car Polestar advertisement saying the Polestar has a 341 mile range so I...
I was made redundant in January and I'm finding it very hard to get another job in my sector and need to start earning again fast with two kids and a wife. A well paid night shift van driving job has come...
I have had a 2002 Citroen C5 from new. I like it because its comfortable and can cope with the poor roads. Unfortunately the car has developed a leak on the rear suspension pipes and I am unable to find...
I have tried to register a 1934 car with the DVLA but am unable to as the chassis was modified in 1982. I am trying to get an answer from DVLA as to why I cannot repair (un-modify) the chassis back to...
Do I have to declare a London penalty charge to my insurance and if I do is there a code for a contravention code 31?
I am looking at buying a used VW T-Roc. When is the best time to buy second hand from a dealer?
How should the fabric cabriolet roof on a 2016 DS3 be maintained? It was Scotch Guarded 3 years ago.
My 2004 VW Polo keeps getting MoT advisories for faded rear light clusters, my husband fitted two brand new clusters and again there was an advisory, this does not look good as we are trying to sell it....
I just bought a Ford Tourneo Connect WAV but the ride is very bumpy. It has Continental Contact 2 tyres fitted - is there a softer tyre I could fit to make the ride more comfortable?
We bought my daughter a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso as a bargain from a friend a few years ago. It is starting to cost her and her partner serious money to keep on the road and they now think they ought...
What used small/medium SUV can I buy for long journeys including motorways which is refined and comfortable, up to £20,000. Only petrol or diesel please, not electric.
We currently have a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira which has been suprisingly bombproof but it wont last forever, and the kids are turning into teenagers! What car can take the family and ideally luggage space for...
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