I can't trickle charge my car's battery, so what can I do to stop it going flat during the Coronavirus lockdown?

During the Covid-19 crisis, my MINI will remain stationary in my drive. I do not have access to a power point to connect a trickle charger, so what steps can I take to ensure the battery does not go flat?

How do we keep our hybrid in good condition during self isolation?

Looks like our Toyota Auris hybrid could be sitting on the drive for a few weeks now. Can I connect a normal trickle charger to the 12v battery? What about the hybrid battery? It is starting okay at the...

Can I drive to an MoT test if the 6-month extension doesn't apply to my vehicle?

I have a classic car with an expired MoT. It was due in February so the six-month extension doesn’t apply. I had work and an MoT booked at a specialist garage for mid-April. This is some distance from...

My MOT expires on 30 March - does it qualify for the extension?

I have heard that there will be an extension of 6 months for MOTs expiring from 30 March. My MOT expires on 30 March. Will that qualify for the extension or does it still need to be done before?

How do I tax a car without a valid MoT?

Car MoTs are suspended for six months. How do we tax the car without a current MoT? I cannot see it covered on the uk.gov website or find it online.

My MoT is due before 30 March, do I need to get it MoT'd or does it qualify for the extension?

My car is due its MoT before the end of March. I booked it into my local dealer for an annual service and its first MoT on 24 March. They contacted me before then to tell me that they were closing down...

Will missing a service due to coronavirus invalidate my car's warranty?

My Skoda Karoq is due it's first year service in mid April. I had booked it in for a service on 30 March but, understandably, due to the Coronavirus, the garage is closed for services etc. If the service...

Do you follow the same storage advice for a hybrid car as you would for a petrol car?

I have read your various articles on storing a car during self-isolation (12 weeks in the case of my wife and me), and I note your recommendation about connecting a trickle charger. Please could you expand...

There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair?

My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their doors except for key workers. She is over 70 so...

Is the MoT extension only for those suffering from coronavirus?

Some clarification is required on the MoT exceptions. Is it that only those that are suffering from the virus may take advantage of the MoT extension. I'm 78 with no adverse medical history, do I still...