Why is there an acrid smell from the exhaust of my car?

We have owned a 2015 Vauxhall Mokka CDTi from new. A few months ago, I noticed an acrid smell (not a bad egg smell) coming from the exhaust. I have tried a fuel cleaner and a cat cleaner but they have...

Should DRLs switch off when you switch to headlights?

Both my Vauxhall Zafira and Hyundai i10 have daytime running lights. On both vehicles, the DLRs switch off when my side lights or headlights are switched on. I've observed that some vehicles have daytime...

I sold a car and now two months later the buyer wants a refund?

I sold a car which seemed fine but 2 months later the timing chain went and the new owner has asked for some of the money back. There were no signs of any issue when I had it. The car was sold as seem...

Can my Vauxhall Corsa tow a coffee trailer?

Would my 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SRI VX-Line 1398cc be able to tow a coffee trailer weighing circa 850kg? If not what car would you recommend that cost around £10,000?

Can I use an extension lead with my EV charging cable?

I have just bought a second-hand low milage 2022 Vauxhall Mokka E and I live in an apartment on the ground floor at the back of the apartment block. I want to run an extension cable from my kitchen window...

The MPG on my car is terrible - what could be the cause?

I have a Vauxhall Insignia and all seems mechanically sound with 68000 miles on the clock, a recent service and full service history plus new discs brakes all round. When I bought it I was getting around...

Can I update my DAB radio?

Occasionally when I switch on my screen shows firmware updating afterwards the screen is blank and I have no working radio until after the ignition is off and the car is parked and locked for a while....

Should I buy an OEM air-con condenser or aftermarket?

I need a new air-con condenser for my 2008 Corsa 1.3 diesel. I appreciate OEM parts can be of higher quality etc but the OEM price quoted is £398 + VAT. All over the internet there are quotes for the same...

Our used Vauxhall Astra has metal deposits in the oil filter, is this a warranty issue?

Our garage has told us that our Vauxhall Astra (2020) has metal bits in the oil filter. We bought the car in early September 2023, with a 2 year warranty. Are we within our rights to complain to Hartwells,...

Do I need to replace all four tyres if switching to all-weather tyres?

I am preparing my 2017 Corsa 1.4 Turbo for its forthcoming MoT. I do not do many miles, no more than about 5000-6000 per year. The front offside tyre is low on tread and for sure needs replacing, the near...