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I'm buying a Suzuki Wagon R+, which belonged to the deceased dad of the seller. It's been left on his drive. Tax and MoT ran out in June and it isn't SORN'd. He's getting it MoT'd tomorrow. Will the MoT...
I'm looking to buy a new Ford, and I'm normally a cash buyer, but their Options Cashplan seems like a win-win. I pay no more overall, I pay the balance three years later - when I get the option to keep...
I recently bought a cheap 2003 Ford Focus. Since I'm new to the UK's vehicle laws, I've been going through all the necessary online procedures. I just checked on the vehicle tax status and found that the...
My Jaguar XF doesn't have a spare wheel. I would like to buy a 'get you home spare wheel' and jack to go with it. I'm having problems finding one at the right price. Any suggestions, please?
Will a klaxon horn pass an MoT?
What do you think of the Renault Kadjar?
I'm about to sell my 1939 Morgan to someone in Germany. Are there any problems doing this? Will I have to fill out the V5C as usual? What about the number plate, which is original, can that go to Germany...
What's the best time of year to buy a moped?
I have an increasing number of very superficial scratches on my windscreen. I cannot feel the abrasions if I run my thumb over them and the cause is unknown. Do you recommend any product for treating these...
I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan that has been okay on a mixture of short trips and towing a caravan. We've never experienced any DPF issues, but since the emissions fix we have noticed the car regenerating...