Is glass coating worth it?

I'm buying a Lexus RC300. The dealers all say glass coating is the best protection for the bodywork, giving them a nice commission on the sale. Is it actually worth it and does it protect as well as is...

What small SUV do you recommend?

My wife has a 71 plate Volvo XC40 2.0 litre petrol light hybrid which is a lovely car and comes highly recommended. My problem with it is that, as it's used for relatively short journeys, it manages only...

What is the battery degradation in PHEVs?

I am considering purchasing a new Lexus NX 450+ which I expect to keep for several years. If I maximise the use of the PHEV battery, it occurs to me that PHEV batteries are likely to be more highly...

New car reg

We finally have our new Lexus NX350 ready to be received very soon after waiting since Feb 2022! Given we’re one months away from September and we have been patiently waiting with multiple promises of...

What steering wheel lock would you recommend?

I have a Lexus NX 450+ with a tracker fitted. There was a theft of a Land Rover Discovery in our area. The vehicle had a tracker on and was stolen without the keys being taken. Before the tracker traced...

I bought a newer version of the same car - so why is the tax so much more?

I had a Lexus SC430 2003 and changed for exactly the same car but a 2008. The tax for the new car is double the price of the the old car. How can the road fund be double for exactly the same car?

Which automatic is the most reliable?

Which five-year-old SUV has the most reliable automatic gearbox?

What is the best car for long term ownership?

What is the best car to buy and hang onto for the next ten years? I’m looking for bombproof reliability and something that will bear wear and tear with grace rather than something I need to keep looking...

Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti?

I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance (and heated leather seats)? I'm not ready for...

Can I fit non-runflat winter tyres to my Lexus NX?

I have recently taken delivery of a Lexus NX 450+ Sport with runflat tyres. I cannot find their winter equivalent but have been told (not convincingly) that I can fit non-run flat winter tyres. Is this...