Is it time to scrap my beloved 1997 Jaguar XJ6?

My beloved 20 year old Jaguar XJ6 has developed electrical problems, due partly to water getting into the wiring. My mechanic has sourced some used parts (Jaguar don't make them any more), but the immobiliser...

How do I get a new logbook?

I bought a car which has now had a crash. I can't find the V5C logbook and the scrap company can't scrap it as the previous owner still has outstanding finance on the vehicle.

Should I scrap my 2001 Renault Scenic 1.8 with 65,000 miles?

Should I scrap my 2001 Renault Scenic 1.8 with 65,000 miles? It's still a good runner, but I no longer need it.

Scrapping a car - recommendations?

The time has come for me to scrap my car. Do you know of any scrap dealers that you recommend (especially around J25 of the M25)? And one that I've found on the internet states that the government no...

How can I fix my Micra's wiring problem?

I took my 2003 Nissan Micra to the garage when the boot failed to open. They diagnosed a wiring problem and said they need to replace the loom. However, because the whole loom as to be replaced, they say...

Does a Mk4 Fiesta qualify as a classic?

My mother's Ford Fiesta was first registered in May 1997. It is in immaculate condition inside and out, but failed its MoT in May last year because the brakes were not effective enough. It has only done...

2001 Ford Mondeo - repair or scrap it?

I own a 2001 Ford Mondeo diesel, with 115,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has started stopping or jolting forward. I called the RAC and they said it’s a P0149 and P1546 errors, which is related...

Why won't my 1983 Saab 99 fire following a breakdown?

I have a 1983 Saab 99. Not having used the car for a month, I was driving to my mother's with lower oil pressure than usual at 40psi when the engine suddenly cut out descending a gentle incline. There...

Why does my insurance company want the V5 for my written-off Mazda 6?

Why would my insurance company (Zurich) want me to send them the V5 form for my ex-car (2007 Mazda 6TS hatchback, 18,000 miles) when they have declared it a write-off after their recovery people had removed...

Where can I hire a car which I can drive in France?

Last week I had to donate my 1996 Volkswagen Golf to a breakers' yard in France because the cost to fix it would be much more than the car’s value. We returned by rail. However, I now find that because...