I need to tax my car but can't get it MoT'd - what do I do?

My car tax is due on the 30 April and my MoT also expires on that date. Today I received a letter from the DVLA stating that to continue paying my tax monthly by Direct Debit I need a valid MoT certificate....

Is it a bad idea to buy a car online without test driving it?

I've seen a used car I like the look of on a main dealer's website. I've spoken to a sales person, agreed a price and a price for my part exchange. I was willing to place a deposit on it and exchange cars...

Should I charge my car's battery or normal or AGM mode?

I have the new Toyota RAV4. I want to keep the 12v battery trickle charged during lockdown. I have a 10amp CTEK charger. Should I be charging the battery on the standard setting or AGM? I can't see which...

How long will petrol last when it's sat in a car?

Could you advise on the shelf life of petrol? I refuelled my Volvo XC60 with Shell 99 RON one month ago and I've not used the car to go more than a few miles since.

I'm worried about the full tank of petrol in my stored car during lockdown. Should I drain it?

I do not expect to use my car for another three weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown. It has already been stored in the garage for three weeks. I'm following your guidelines regarding over-inflating tyres...

Why do I still have to pay the same premium if I'm barely using my car in lockdown?

Are you aware insurers doing anything to address the fact that a high percentage of the cars they have on cover are now out of use for a considerable period of time. This significantly reduces the risk...

Will my DPF get blocked if I don't use my car while in lockdown?

Will it harm my DPF filter if I don't use my diesel car at all during coronavirus lockdown?

I don't have a mains socket to charge my car. Can I use a portable jump starter instead?

I’ve been reading the questions about trickle chargers for cars that can’t be driven during the Covid-19 lockdown, but because I don’t have access to a power point I wonder if a portable jump starter would...

Dealer won't extend my used car's warranty during lockdown. Is this a common occurrence right now?

I bought a 2012 car in October 2019 from a dealer, which came with a twelve month warranty. Following Government guidelines, we have self-isolated. Consequently I placed it on SORN, effective from 21 March....

What reasonably-priced battery charger do you recommend?

What's a reasonably-priced battery charger for a Ford Kuga? I'm looking for one as a back-up during the current Covid-19 lockdown where the use of cars is restricted.