Do any EVs come with a mechanical handbrake?

I am interested in buying a used electric car, but electric parking brakes are a deal-breaker. Please can you list the electric cars that have a mechanical handbrake for my shortlist?

What's a spacious car for a 21 year old?

My student daughter is looking for a second hand car which is reliable but also has space for her kayak kit so a good hatchback/small estate. We don't have a great budget prob only £4-5k. Low insurance...

Should I buy a Dacia Bigster?

I’ve put a pre deposit down on a new Dacia bigster 155 hybrid journey which comes to 30k I am lucky enough to get discount on new cars being ex forces and some give very good discounts but I’m really stuck...

What car has modern tech but not lots of touchscreens?

I am 82, so my responses are slowing down. I am still an advanced driver and I am looking for a car with high technology levels but without the plethora of touchscreens and distracting controls which are,...

Should I be worried about a high number of previous owners?

I am looking for a 2020 Dacia Duster petrol and have noticed that a large number of these cars that are only 4 years old have already had two or 3 owners. Many of them claim to have a full service history...

How can I make my car more reliable?

Is there anything i can do to make my 2020 Dacia Duster more reliable, e.g. fit a premium quality battery, performance air filter, kevlar fan belt, etc? I am only looking for one thing from a car that...

What estate do you recommend for a dog owner?

I have owned a much loved Citroen C5 estate since 2007, one of the last of the model. It has now done many miles and is getting tired. My problem is that I can’t find a replacement that will accept my...

What do you suggest as a replacement for an ageing Vauxhall Zafira?

I am having difficulty finding an alternative to my ageing Vauxhall Zafira. They have been a versatile and practical workhorse for many years and I am looking for something with similar versatility. I...

Is the tailgate not opening an MoT failure?

I have damaged the tailgate on my Dacia Sandero stepway when taking off a bike carrier ahead of its MoT tomorrow. The hinges seem strained so it wont fully easily open. Is this an MoT failure and should...

LV are not insuring my Dacia Duster, why is this?

My wife has bought a 2021 Dacia Duster Bi Fuel but on advising LV, our insurers, we were told they will not insure the car. No explanation. We had to try elsewhere at a much higher premium, yet the car...