What is 'sailing' mode and why does it only work occassionally?

I have purchased a Kia Sportage mild hybrid and it has a system called Sailing where when your are driving and take your foot off the accelerator the engine shuts down and it goes into coasting mode. Then...

How can I get Emergency Call to work on my Honda now 3G is being switched off?

I just found out the Emergency Call button on my 2003 Honda CR-V will be inoperable fairly soon as it runs on 3G which is being discontinued in a few months time. Honda says the service will stop with...

Can I permanently disable lane keep assist?

I have a new Kia Sportage which has Lane Assist. This can ONLY be manually turned off when you get above 40mph. I was recently driving in our country lanes and the car pulled me into the verge as the centre...

Is it safe to drive my car without the undertray?

Is it harmful to drive without the undertray? I have a Skoda Yeti and it fell off yesterday. I have a week of work trips before I can get to a garage to replace it.

Why does my car suddenly brake for no reason?

I have a Lexus LBX and today I experienced what can only be described as phanton braking. My car braked suddenly and wouldn't let me accelerate for several seconds. I was in the middle of a busy road....

Is undertaking a lane hogger on the motorway illegal?

Previously, when people ask for your advice regarding passing dawdler on the nearside, you have said that it is not illegal to undertake. Furthermore, one of your correspondents has said that the safer...

Why did my emergency braking system trigger for no reason?

I was driving at 60mph on an A-road, the vehicle in front was 150 yds ahead also doing 60mph. Suddenly without any warning the emergency braking warning light flashed on, the sound bleeped and the brakes...

What does DCC actually change on a Volkswagen Golf?

Does the DCC option on a VW Golf Match enable the suspension to be made either softer or firmer? The VW website implies this is the case, but my local dealer - who is trying to sell me a car without DCC...

Will driving with the handbrake accidentally on cause damage?

While I was driving the red brake system warning light came on so I turned round and headed for home. When I got home I discovered I'd been driving with the hand brake on for four miles. When I let the...

Is driving with an interior light on illegal?

My wife has some eyesight issues which can make driving in the dark difficult because of approaching headlights. An eye specialist has recommended that she tries night driving with the interior light turned...