Why do the brake lights illuminate when I press the clutch pedal?

I have a 2006 Citroen Picasso and the brake lights come on when pressing the clutch pedal. What's wrong?

Is it damaging to allow my car to idle for up to five minutes on cold mornings before setting out?

Is it damaging to allow my car to idle for up to five minutes on cold mornings before setting out? I have heard conflicting advice about this. Am I causing unnecessary wear and damage to my engine?

Should I change the cambelt on my Ford B-MAX?

I have a 2014 Ford B-MAX 1.6 petrol automatic with 43500 miles. I've been advised that I need to have my cambelt changed do to to the age of the car. What else should the garage change while doing the...

How can I fix a fault boot strut?

The boot lid on my 2011 Hyundai won't stay in the raised position. I suspect the hydraulic struts need replacing. Is this a job I can do myself or should I take it to a garage?

When should I replace the oil on my Audi SQ5 hybrid?

I drive a 2020 Audi SQ5 mild-hybrid. As I drive less than 5,000 miles per annum, I asked Audi to change my oil as it's a year old. They said it was unnecessary as the schedule is two years. Do you think...

Can a car have four different tyres?

My son purchased a 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI with 2600 miles on the clock last week. I subsequently noticed that all four tyres were different brands - Dunlop, Davanti, Bridgestone and Hankook. All were...

Will TPMS-equipped tyres cost more to replace?

My Hyundai ix20 has wheels that are equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Will these cost more to replace? And if so, how much extra?

Is a blown turbo replacement going to cost more than my car is worth?

I'm wondering if my 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has quite possibly blown its turbo. There's black smoke, an engine light on, whooshing noise, loss of power etc. What's the cost of repair if that's the case?...

How can I install a dash cam without a 12V power supply (cigarette lighter)?

I would like to know if I can have a dash cam fitted to my 2002 ford KA that doesn't have a cigarette lighter powerpoint? And if so, where can it be connected to?

Why does my 2003 Nissan Micra keep cutting out on start up?

I have a 2003 Nissan Micra 1.2 that has recently been giving trouble. At first, it was just kangarooing for 30 seconds after moving off, then it got worse and would do it for maybe a minute or two. More...