My 2003 Honda Jazz has been absolutely reliable.

Like TC (29/12/12), I have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that I bought in September 2005 when it was 18 months old. At the time, I was 74 and looking for a car that was reliable, economical and practical. Next March...

How should I store summer tyres whilst winter tyres are fitted?

I changed my tyres to winter ones and am keeping the summer tyres in my garage. I have been told that the rubber may start cracking and they will not last as long as they're not being used. Is this correct,...

Why does my car smell of bad foodstuff?

I own a 2011 Honda Insight. It has had its first service end of November with 8000 miles on the clock. After it was serviced I used it for about a week and then went on holiday, and the car stood in my...

How can I stop mice damaging my car?

I live in the country and with that comes furry little friends. My last two cars have incurred damage due to mice getting under the bonnet and nibbling air conditioning pipes and electrics. I have Googled...

How should I fit deeper profile tyres to my Chevrolet Orlando?

I have just purchased a Chevrolet Orlando with 235/45R18's. If I wanted deeper profile tyres do I need to change wheels? Also what would you recommend for winter with existing wheels? Different tyres,...

Moving to Dubai and leaving my Porsche behind - store it or sell it?

My son has a 2011 Porsche Carrera S but is moving to Dubai for two to five years. He cannot take the car with him as it is right-hand drive, which apparently is not allowed there. Is there any merit in...

Where can I insure my classic car for occasional summer use only?

I live overseas but return to the UK for a few months each summer. For the last few years I have investigated purchasing a classic car with the idea of putting the car into storage whilst I'm away. Frustratingly...

Mice ate my Mercedes' engine insulation! How can I get rid of them?

I garage my Mercedes-Benz SL500 each winter. This spring I noticed, to my horror, that mice had eaten some of the engine compartment insulation. We live in a rural location and, upon the crops being removed,...

My daughter's Corsa was very easy to restart after storage.

I was surprised that my daughter's car, having been parked up for more than four weeks, outside her home, on the street started first time. It's a three-cylinder 1.0-litre Vauxhall Corsa and the original...

Can I rent out my Toyota IQ for a few months rather than sell it?

Last September I bought a new Toyota IQ, which I love, but I hadn't banked on being abroad for three months later this year, and now I can't decide whether to sell it (I do need extra funds for the trip),...