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I'm looking to get my brand new Hyundai i10 insured. But, because I used Diamondbrite, the insurers are saying they won't insure my car because the premium will go up (they say it has been modified, non-standard...
I'm considering chipping my Peugeot 3008 2.0 150PS, it's done 62,000 miles. The claimed power increase is 187PS and fuel consumption reduction of 30 per cent. Is this viable and, if so, why don't manufacturers...
Is it usual for insurers to charge if you install a dashcam? I'm insured with Admiral and told them I was thinking of installing a dashcam and wondered if this would bring a discount when renewing my insurance....
Do you know where I can get an air filter for my 1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth? Ford don't list this item and I've tried Euro Car Parts, Car Parts 4 Less, etc.
I saw you recently advised a driver to inform his insurance about replacing runflats with non runflats as a modification. What's your advice about my MINI Cooper with genuine replacement MINI steel wheels...
I want to get a motorcycle shipped from Japan to England. Could you please advise me the best way to do this?
I have an Audi A1 1.6 TDI Sport which is well built, lively and economical. The only downside is the firm suspension which is not suited to the poor quality of my local roads. Is it possible to modify...
I'm a sole trader who recently sold an Audi A3. The buyer said they were having it remapped even though I told them it would void any warranty on the engine, clutch and gearbox. Subsequently, almost straight...
I have a 1953 Morris Oxford MO which, as a historic vehicle, is MoT exempt. I would like to replace the original engine (now dead) to a more reliable and powerful one, maybe a V8 with updated suspension,...
My girlfriend has no use of her left arm. Obviously, whatever car she buys will need some modifying but the fewer mods needed the better as she'd prefer to lease. So, what car would offer most of the following:...