Is it usual for insurers to charge extra for using a dashcam?

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....

I won't be using my hybrid for two months - what should I do to avoid battery drain?

I'm the happy owner of a 2013 Toyota Prius. I'm leaving the UK for two months in winter and wonder what actions you recommend I take with leaving the car on the drive? The longest I've left the car unused...

I got a flat tyre on my hire car - do I declare this car hire excess claim to my own insurer?

I recently hired a car in Spain and during the rental I had a flat tyre. The rental firm charged me 125 Euros when I returned the car. Fortunately, I had taken out separate car hire excess insurance before...

Are AdBlue engines likely to be treated more leniently than other diesels in the future?

I'm considering a current model Citroen C4 Picasso with EAT6 gearbox, but I'm worried about the future for diesels. Would I be wrong to think that AdBlue engines are likely to be treated much more leniently...

We've had four clutches in our Audi A4 - is there any way to rectify this constant issue?

I have read with interest what to watch out for on the car reviews for the Audi A4 B8. We have had four clutches and DMF because of the juddering issue. One at 20,000 when my father owned the car, one...

Where is the reverse gear in my Reliant Robin?

Where is the reverse gear in my Reliant Robin?

Should my daughter get a new Mazda CX-5 through PCP or Hire Purchase?

My daughter is looking to buy a new car, but is confused (as am I) about the best method of purchase e.g. PCP or Hire Purchase. She will do around 17,000 miles per year. Currently, Mazda are offering 0...

How much should I expect to pay for a high mileage van?

I'm thinking of buying a 2006 - 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro van with 100,000 miles at auction. How much should I expect to pay?

I need to disconnect my car's battery to do some work - how do I reset the radio code afterwards?

I want to disconnect the battery of my Vauxhall Tigra to carry out some work but I do not have the code for the factory fitted radio. How do I reset the radio code once battery is reconnected?

Do I need to reset the ECU after having a new DPF fitted?

The DPF on my 2010 Ford Mondeo TDCi burnt out, glowed red, smoked and then the exhaust dropped after 109,000 miles. No warning lights came up on dash. Can I just replace the DPF or do I need to sort out...