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Can the key fob for my keyless entry Jaguar XF be read inside my house by thieves?
What front and rear dash cams, which are simple to setup and use, would you recommend?
My car went to the garage for a service and because it was overheating. They serviced the car and said it was the radiator and a burst hose (repaired for £579). I got my car from the garage the next day,...
I'm looking for the radio code for my daughter's Ford KA. The serial number is V026774. The radio went off after her boyfriend put a new battery in.
Over the last couple of months I have had continued problems with my car due to excessive oil consumption, loss of power. I've also been told that the engine needs replacing due to piston ring slotting...
My motorcycle was registered in February 1977, do I still have to pay road tax?
What would be the best pickup to buy in 2018? I have a maximum of £4300 to spend. I don't need offroad capability.
Why is my insurance ever increasing to that of new driver levels? Is it because of my age (73), rather than my driving experience?
My car is a lease car. I will probably sort another one out before the term is up and put my present car in the garage until they take it away. The insurance will have been changed over to the new car....
My wife grazed a BMW while pulling out of a very tight parking spot at a BMW garage. She thought it was very minor and might even just polish out. The same day, a quote came through from BMW at £1600 -...